We use computers of various form factors in our lives. There’s the trusty phone in our pockets, the laptop in our bags and for some of us, the beast of a machine on the desk. So what’s this home server thing? Well, with the use of these devices, we’re generating data — these could be our important documents, like various IDs, the photos and videos of our most cherished memories, our contacts.
With us generating data everyday, we need a safe place to store our data. Now obviously, with the advent of the Cloud, there are tons of services we could use to store this data, and sure, for some of you, this is a great option. Storage is one of the most cheapest cloud solution these days, with services coming in at various tiers, most of them free and some available for a small monthly fee.
Why I need a Home Server
For me however, the reasons for the need of a Home Server are slightly different. Quick introduction about what I do — I’m a Software Engineer by profession and I’m a photographer as well, so lots of photos.
