Whether you opt for bare metal servers or virtual machines, you'll need a rock-solid distro. These are my four go-to favorites.

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Let’s be clear: Linux powers pretty much everything you use. Cloud? Linux. Social media? Linux. Google? Linux. It’s also in your fridge, thermostats, Android phones, robots, remotes, smart ...

I actually use HP Microserver (1st gen) as my home storage/backup server. The CPU is really slow and has no hardware support for encryption. I encrypt everything, therefore I'm not able to fully make ...

Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

In the realm of IT infrastructure, the performance of Linux servers is a critical factor that can significantly influence business operations, user experience, and cost efficiency. Linux servers, ...

I am considered emptying my parts closet and creating a home file server, with the main goal being using it to conduct my daily incremental backups to, store all of the family photos/videos in a ...