In this context, I’m talking about the software—like Apache or nginx—which you can set up on your own desktop computer. That machine will then act as a web server.

Apache’s web server is a powerful tool for hosting websites. Learn how to set it up and configure it with this concise guide.

This screenshot and video tutorial will tell you how to install FileZilla Client and Server, a free FTP client for Windows 11/10/8/7.

Before you delve into the process of creating an SMTP server for your small business, consider whether it requires a dedicated mail server for security, or if you can configure your messages to ...

Learn what a proxy server is and how it works. Then learn how to set up a proxy server on Windows 10, Windows 8, and Mac.

We show you how to find the DNS server in Windows 11/10. You may need to know it while setting up a new network for your computer.

Learn how to set up and host a Minecraft server on your PC with this easy step-by-step guide. Perfect for multiplayer fun with friends!

Alternatively, you can build your own quiet, low-powered home server for pretty cheap (that's what I did), and configure it a bit more to your needs. Whatever kind of PC you use, setting up the ...