Build a Low-Cost, Low-Power Home Server

Over the past couple of years, the Case household has gotten spoiled. The home network has gone from luxury to a daily essential. My wife uses it to connect to her corporate VPN. My two daughters use it for homework. Since I work out of my basement office several days a week, I use it extensively. The network, and our use of it, has evolved over time in a reflection of what's going on in digitally enabled households nationwide.