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Hey guys, I'm new to self-hosting; I'm trying to set up cloud storage to store pics and other content. However, I’m unsure whether to use my old computer, Buy NAS or ResberryPie to set up a home server.

Also, what is the best privacy-friendly OS to use with the home server?

Lastly, do’s and don’ts.

Any help would be appreciated (:

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[–] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I used a PC once and didn't realize that it took always about 300 W

Were you mining bitcoin or something?

[–] jeena@jemmy.jeena.net 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It was running https://zoneminder.com/ but idling it used almost the same amount. It was a old PC my dad saved from being thrown out at his company. It must have been from around 2002 or something.

[–] the_third@feddit.de 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yeah - that has changed since then. Power usage in the 30 to 40W range is easily attainable of you take some care selecting the components.

[–] jeena@jemmy.jeena.net 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I bought a NUC which took 5 W idling that was quite amazing.

[–] the_third@feddit.de 3 points 11 months ago

Yeah, those are awesome - but even with an ATX mainboard, a CPU and a few spinning disks it's become easier to stay on this side of 40W.