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I built my first home server for under $200, and it replaced 4 monthly subscriptions

… A Root processes use significantly more CPU and RAM B Most server software is incompatible with root permissions C A compromised service running as root can gain full control of the system D Running as root disables logging and monitoring features Correct! …

Apr 28, 2026 · Ty Sherback

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I turned an old Android phone into a home server, and it’s more useful than my Raspberry Pi

… Some Android phones and apps like AccA with root let you set charge limits to preserve battery health over months of server use. Not quite — the answer is limiting charging to around 40–80%. Keeping a lithium-ion battery at 100% continuously causes stress and swelling over time. …

Apr 22, 2026 · Jasmine Mannan