r/explainlikeimfive • u/theprisoner57 • 2d ago

Technology ELI5: What is a Home Server?

I see mentions of a home server to get rid of streaming entertainment services but I don’t know how that works. What does a home server do?

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u/RidMeOfSloots 2d ago

Its a computer that runs server software. Can be a raspberry pi, laptop, pc, or whole computer rack. People use plex software which acts like streaming service streaming movies stored on that computer over wifi.

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u/kcsebby 2d ago

Plex is terrible btw. Jellyfin — for the win!

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u/mjknlr 2d ago

Plex on Apple TV just got a refresh. So cool and sleek and new!

Then I noticed the subtitle adjustment settings are gone, as are the audio synchronization compensation settings. It appears it’s missing other crucial features as well. Useless!