HOT 269: Windows Home Server - Reviving an Old Windows Home Server

About this episode

David discusses with Mikah the feasibility of reviving an old Windows Home Server with a new fiber internet connection.

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, David asks Mikah whether his old, out-of-service Windows Home Server is worth bringing back online now that he has a fast fiber internet connection, and what the best way to set it up would be. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord .

People in this episode

Host: Mikah Sargent

Topics covered

• Windows Home Server
• fiber internet
• technology setup
• reviving old technology
• home server

Keywords

• Windows Home Server
• fiber internet
• technology
• home server
• setup

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TWiT

Products: Windows Home Server

Places: fiber

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