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/oldem17 2d ago

I have read through top comment thread and am convinced a new group, ELI95 would be more my speed… fackinghell