Something like the 2018 Mac Mini would be a perfect media server. You don't absolutely have to install Linux on it, but it's an ideal setup if you can.

A few decades ago, if you asked me what a server was, I'd reply, "several rigs and a fan‑blasting tower." This isn't always the case, especially now, when a small PC is big enough to run a home server ...

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...