Turn almost any old laptop or PC into a fully functional DIY home server using Umbrel OS. In this video, we install Umbrel operating system from scratch, enable WiFi support, remotely manage everything from a browser, and transform older hardware into a clean and modern self-hosted setup. 

Turn a tiny office PC into a powerful home server/home lab in just minutes. In this video, I’m installing Umbrel OS on a Lenovo M910q Tiny and showing how easy it is to build your own personal cloud, media server, and self-hosted setup without any complicated steps.Umbrel OS brings a clean, modern interface with one-click self hosting apps like Jellyfin, file storage, and more — all running locally on your own hardware. This is one of the simplest ways to get started with a home server, whether you’re new or already into self-hosting. 

In this video, I show how to build a Jellyfin media server on a Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny running Windows 11, turning old hardware into a powerful home media server for movies, TV shows, music and more.

This setup lets you stream your content across multiple devices like phones, TVs and Firesticks, with a clean interface that feels just like a premium streaming service — but with full control and zero monthly costs. 

Turn your mini PC into a powerful home server in under 5 minutes using ZimaOS. In this video, I’ll show you the full installation process from start to finish — no complicated steps, no wasted time.ZimaOS is a lightweight and easy-to-use operating system designed for home servers, media setups, and self-hosted projects. Whether you want to run a Jellyfin media server, store your files, or build your own private cloud, this is one of the fastest ways to get started. 

In this video, I turn an older PC into a powerful 4K home media server!

We install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, set up Jellyfin from scratch, add media libraries, and customize the layout for the best viewing experience.

This is Part 1 of the series — in the next episode, I’ll cover setting up a custom subdomain with Cloudflare Tunnel, Tailscale VPN, and remote tools like Parsec and Apollo.