# @nordvpn on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=RY5zhZtToqA
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/27134610-nordvpn-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/e0ccd34f64.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-02-16T06:00:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NordVPN (@nordvpn) — https://gondola.cc/nordvpn

## Caption

In our last video, we demystified self-hosting as a concept — but today, we’re diving deeper! Whether you’re setting up your first home server or upgrading your current one, I’ll walk you through everything you need to consider.

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💡 What You'll Learn in This Video:

✅ The pros and cons of Mini PCs, NUCs, single-board computers, and terminals.
✅ Why Raspberry Pi might (or might not) be the best choice for you.
✅ The power of second-hand terminal PCs (thin clients) for budget-friendly self-hosting.
✅ How MiniPCs and NUCs balance performance and power efficiency.
✅ The flexibility of custom-built PCs for self-hosted services and gaming servers.
✅ Enterprise-grade servers — should you go big?
✅ Why do some people (like Alex!) run their home servers in their kitchen 🍲

🚀 OS Choices and Software Tools:

The best Linux distros for home servers (Ubuntu, Debian, Proxmox, and more)
CasaOS for easy self-hosting setup
Unraid, TrueNAS, and Proxmox for virtualization
Docker vs. Podman – Which container tool is right for you?
Meshnet and VPN options for remote access and security
💾 Need simple storage? We also cover prebuilt NAS solutions from QNAP, Synology, and Ugreen.

⏱️ Timestamps for easy navigation:
00:00 – Introduction
00:34 – Single-board computers
01:13 – The power of thin clients (cheap and reliable)
01:53 – MiniPCs and NUCs
02:35 – Custom PCs home server
03:17 – Enterprise-grade servers (pros and cons)
03:42 – Alex’s kitchen server tour 🏠
06:09 – Prebuilt NAS servers
07:07 – Best OS choices and software for home servers
07:31 – VPN, Meshnet, and security tips
08:18 - Containers
08:33 - Virtualization
08:45 – Wrap-up
🔥 Next Up: We’re building a home server from scratch! Hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss it.
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## Stats

- **Views:** 992
- **Likes:** 39
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- **Comments:** 3

## Tags

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