THE DEVIL SUGGESTS
Build a proper home server
Turn a spare computer into a dependable place for household files, services and backups. Start with one useful job rather than trying to run everything at once.
Do it
- Choose a spare PC or low-power machine with enough storage.
- Install a server-friendly operating system.
- Connect it to your router by Ethernet if possible.
- Set up one service, such as shared files or automated backups.
- Write down how to log in and recover it if something goes wrong.
What next?
Keep the useful notes, photograph the result if there is one, then go and find something else to do.