How To: Turn An Old Laptop Into a Home Server

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  • @Techdox
    @Techdox  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @qwer.ty.
    @qwer.ty. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Don't forget the option in the BIOS for the automatic startup after an error with the power input.

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How common is that bios setting? I have never seen it on home grade level motherboards.

    • @qwer.ty.
      @qwer.ty. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Techdox on lenovo it's a base feature I guess

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@qwer.ty. That's cool! Wish more vendors had that

  • @StefanAlexandruGeogloman
    @StefanAlexandruGeogloman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And from here what? If we want a Pi-Hole installed on it, or some storage for faster sharing withing the network and so on?

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, that’s where my other videos come in for those installs. I have covered how to install pi hole as well as open media vault. I suggest using docker for these services

  • @jodywaldrop9558
    @jodywaldrop9558 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Question on running the laptop as server, the battery charger should be plugged in at all times, correct?

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, and make sure you have a static IP Address

  • @yomama9188
    @yomama9188 ปีที่แล้ว

    great and thorough video! thanks for the effort

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @SeanMcGinnTechTrek
    @SeanMcGinnTechTrek ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Might I ask what software you are using for streaming the video? Like you have two monitors capturing your camera

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, I am not sure what you are referring to exactly, but I use OBS to capture my video and I use my iPhone for capturing the video you see of me and of the laptops. Tiny Pilot captures the laptop video and OBS is capturing that

  • @alhadad1979
    @alhadad1979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am thinking of having my 1st home server, from your experience, is it better to have it on a new mini pc or a new laptop?

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  ปีที่แล้ว

      If you have the choice, a mini PC will do just fine, also depending on the specs.
      Either or is perfectly fine for a first home server though

  • @isakbh
    @isakbh ปีที่แล้ว

    How would you remote access / remote control this server? (like for example, uploading and downloading files from/to it)

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  ปีที่แล้ว

      Could add a VPN and use that for connecting to your home network

    • @UsmanTheDev
      @UsmanTheDev ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Techdox Can you please guide how to access this server from anywhere in a little bit more detail?

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UsmanTheDev Hey, it depends how you want to access it. If you want to access services you can use Cloudflare - th-cam.com/video/gpWo94XXrhU/w-d-xo.html
      VPN you can use - th-cam.com/video/QLL5lT0SDoQ/w-d-xo.html
      VPN is pretty much the best way to access your services at home while you are away

  • @kumardeepanshu8503
    @kumardeepanshu8503 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    can you help me , i wanted to connect it remotely how can I do that ?

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can setup a VPN like Wireguard - th-cam.com/video/QLL5lT0SDoQ/w-d-xo.html

  • @ardencho1
    @ardencho1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Should I remove the battery?

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What for? :)

  • @Person-jm1lv
    @Person-jm1lv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I leave the laptop shut but connected to power?

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sure can

    • @Person-jm1lv
      @Person-jm1lv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Techdox Will it still stay running tho?

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, check this out which explains how -askubuntu.com/questions/141866/keep-ubuntu-server-running-on-a-laptop-with-the-lid-closed

  • @_________________________.-
    @_________________________.- ปีที่แล้ว

    is there a video you use this server?

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question, I don't think so as when I did this video I ended up packing it away as I was in the middle of a move. :)

  • @albedehombre
    @albedehombre หลายเดือนก่อน

    all you did was download ubuntu server... wheres the actual home server part???

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  หลายเดือนก่อน

      If I can recall. I covered installing Ubuntu Server and some key details around static IP etc which then allows you to follow the rest of the content on this channel, install Docker etc.
      A home server can be as basic as installing Ubuntu Server

  • @Noahxbrox
    @Noahxbrox 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It broke my usb

    • @Techdox
      @Techdox  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Writing Ubuntu server to a USB won’t break it unless the usb was already faulty. What makes you think it’s broken?

    • @Noahxbrox
      @Noahxbrox 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Techdox it says its write protected

    • @Noahxbrox
      @Noahxbrox 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Techdox and whenever i look into the files it say u need to fromqt the disk

    • @JanPlarre
      @JanPlarre 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Noahxbrox Oh my gosh! When uploading the file it needs to format the disk. Every app literally says that in red that you need to make sure there is nothing on the USB.