Old laptops in a colo as low cost servers
8 hours ago
- #colocation
- #laptop-server
- #sustainable-tech
- Transforms old laptops into always-online servers with colocation services in Amsterdam, US, and European datacenters via Hetzner.
- Offers €7/month professional hosting, claiming more CPU, RAM, and storage than entry-level VPS solutions, reducing e-waste.
- Provides static IPv4 addresses, guaranteed uptime, free KVM-over-IP access, and assistance with setup for server software like Kubernetes or Proxmox.
- Process involves application, prepaid shipping box for laptop, setup with KVM access link, and 24/7 remote usage.
- Cost is flat €7/month including colocation, IPv4, KVM, and monitoring; requires functional laptop with ethernet or USB port.
- Datacenters are secure with 24/7 monitoring, DDoS protection, and climate control; no age restrictions on laptops.