====== Hardware - Use What You Have =====

Identify and repurpose existing hardware for hosting web services.

> //You don't need powerful hardware to get started. Many services run fine on minimal specs.//

===== Overview =====

The first step is to look at what you already have. Old laptops, desktops, Raspberry Pi devices, and even Android phones can serve as capable servers for many self-hosted services. This guide helps you identify suitable hardware and assess its capabilities.

===== Hardware Options =====

  * [[hosting:hardware:old_laptops|Old Laptops and Desktops]]
  * [[hosting:hardware:raspberry_pi|Raspberry Pi]]
  * [[hosting:hardware:android_phones|Android Phones]]

===== Setup Considerations =====

  * [[hosting:hardware:os_selection|Operating System Selection]]
  * [[hosting:hardware:power_cooling|Power and Cooling]]

===== Next Steps =====

After selecting and setting up your hardware, proceed to [[hosting:networking:start|Port Forwarding and Networking]].

===== See Also =====

  * [[hosting:start|Hosting Guide Overview]]
  * [[folkzone:start|folk.zone Infrastructure]]

Last updated: 2026-06-19