GamingXDAabout 16 hours ago
Old PC runs smart home, NAS, backup vault cheaply
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A decade-old PC can replace dedicated smart home hubs, NAS enclosures, and cloud backup services by running headless. Removing the display frees CPU resources for local automation, file sharing, and encrypted storage. The setup costs nothing upfront and avoids subscription fees, though idle power draw is higher than modern low-power boards.
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