I have a question for those with home labs - I haven't had one for nearly a decade. I have an aging, 7+ year old laptop serving as my "server". Frankly, it is crap. But it works, so my miserly self ...

Wired connections might be 'best' but sometimes just enough is fine ...

Building a home server can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and approach, you can create a powerful, scalable system tailored to your specific needs. This guide provides a ...

More storage for your server can come with headaches, but a SAS HBA could make things easier.

So, you're thinking about building your own home server based on Microsoft's latest OS, Windows Home Server and want some pointers as to the best hardware to use. You've come to the right place! Here ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

I can't stress enough how important it is to have backups of your data. If you have a single computer at home, getting one of these great external drives will get the job done. But if you have ...

Ask most anyone who runs Windows at home what edition of the operating system he or she is using, and odds are you’ll hear a fairly predictable roster of responses: Windows XP Home, XP Professional, ...

Earlier this year, I looked at a beta release of Windows Home Server and called it a “home run” for Microsoft. This week, Hewlett Packard announced that it would begin taking orders for its new ...

I'm planning on getting a single computer to replace several servers I have currently. I have a Dual P3, single P4 and a dual circa 2006 Xeon system that will be replaced by something much lower ...