Instead of reenacting the printer scene from Office Space, put that old laptop or desktop to good use as a home media server.

Got an old laptop or PC taking up space? Here's how to repurpose it as your own personal storage server.

In this guide, we'll walk through how to create your own home server out of an old or cheap computer that can do all your downloading, streaming, and backup tasks 24/7.

Once you’ve decided that you really do want to turn your old computer into a media streamer and have picked Plex as the best option, you need to download the server software for Windows or macOS.

How to Turn Old Laptop or PC Into a Windows Server? In today's version of Windows, Microsoft has delivered massive AI features for users to enjoy.

Use it to surf the web, old skool style, with Contiki. Yes, surprisingly, even the old Apple IIe can surf the modern internet, though only in text form. Turn it into a Personal Webserver.

Below we'll walk through how to turn your home computer into a remote-access media server on Windows, Mac, and Linux.