Home server ideas that friends and family may actually use
A personal is running several computers. The main machine uses Windows 11 as a daily computer, while two other machines run Ubuntu.
Pi-hole is already used to reduce ads and tracking requests at home, and OctoPrint is used to manage a . AMP is being used so friends can play games together, and Plex/Jellyfin is planned for shared movies or media.
The next goal is to find more services that make life easier for friends and family. A small LLM is also being considered so can stay closer to home, but its real usefulness and setup difficulty are still uncertain.
Key points
- Several computers are being organized into a rack.
- Ubuntu is used on two machines, while the main daily computer runs Windows 11.
- Pi-hole and OctoPrint are already running as practical home services.
- AMP is used for shared gaming, and Plex/Jellyfin is planned for media sharing.
- A small LLM is being considered for more private AI use at home.