I've run Fedora Core 3 on a laptop and I am happy with it. I took the disk away and installed it in a mini-itx box with the desire to run FC3 as a server. I switched my IP from DHCP to static and used ...

Home Assistant is a free and open-source smart home ecosystem with near-limitless potential. Unlike proprietary systems from Apple, Google, and Amazon, Home Assistant lets you build more complex ...

Every Raspberry Pi owner knows the diminutive device can do nearly anything tech-wise. From replacing your slow PC to improving your hangout space with mood lighting and more, a Raspberry Pi is a wise ...

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

I'm a bit late to the party, but I've been considering setting up a home server for a while now and would like some advice. My current setup is pretty basic. I have a cable modem + WRT54GS w/DDWRT. I ...

I'm a seasoned journalist who has been writing about consumer tech for the last fifteen years, and dabbling in it for longer still. Outside of writing, you'll find me nerding out over coffee, watching ...

The M4 Mac Mini is a powerful and compact device that can be transformed into a highly capable home server. By setting up your Mac Mini as a server, you can transform the way you manage your digital ...

For years, my home server has served as an ultra-powerful NAS drive. For a machine as powerful as it is, my home server ...