I tried Dim as a Jellyfin alternative, but its web-first experience clashed with my Apple TV setup, making watching feel like work.

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Working towards automating a few things in a home often seems simple on the surface, but it’s easy for these projects to snowball into dozens of sensors and various servos, switches, and cameras ...

Have you ever looked at an old, broken phone and thought, “This is just e-waste now”? What if that seemingly useless device could be transformed into something surprisingly powerful—a functional home ...

The next major version of Microsoft's Windows Home Server software is now available as a release candidate for user testing. Josh Lowensohn Former Senior Writer Josh Lowensohn joined CNET in 2006 and ...

What if you could build a fully functional, energy-efficient server that fits in the palm of your hand? With the release of the Raspberry Pi 5, this is no longer a dream but an exciting reality for ...

According to Microsoft officials, this new solution could solve all of your backup problems and help you immediately restore your entire system to an earlier day if your hard drive dies. CNET ...

Helm's $500 home server shows that data privacy can be addressed with better design. HP’s New MediaSmart Home Servers To Play With Macs HP's EX485 and 487 servers have just hit the network-attached ...

The attraction of a home server, such as Windows Home Server, is obvious for any household with several computers. But even if you have just one PC, the technology offers significant benefits — such ...

The Gira X1 is a server designed for Smart Homes with a KNX network, allowing users to connect and monitor various devices and automate processes using a mobile app. It offers a wide range of ...