How building a cheap home server could save you money in the long run

That hunk of plastic collecting dust in the basement might be more useful than you realized.

By Maddie Fisher Oct. 31, 2026 12:45 pm EST In Green/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Being around technology or computers for any extended period of time means that you've likely accumulated a decent amount of hardware over the years. With new upgrades and changes to one's setup often comes a question about what to do with old stuff you don't use anymore, or what you can do with any new hardware you get your hands on.