Buy Server Space -

This is for when you want someone else to handle the hardware while you just use the storage or processing power.

Here is a quick look at the most interesting features of each: 1. Renting Server Space (Cloud/VPS) buy server space

This is for when you want a physical box in your house that you control completely. This is for when you want someone else

No big tech company can see or sell your data because it never leaves your house. add your own hard drives

You can buy a "shitbox" for as little as $20–$50, add your own hard drives, and never pay a monthly subscription fee again.

Because the server is on your own home network (LAN), you can transfer massive files (like 4K movies) much faster than your internet speed would normally allow.