Consider optimizing your OS settings for better performance and security.
Consider optimizing your OS settings for better performance and security.
You're looking at a flexible setup for your home server. Consider using Windows as the primary OS with two virtual machines running Linux hypervisors—one for media and browsing, another for NAS or automation. Alternatively, you could run a single Linux OS (like Ubuntu) with Zigbee/Z-Wave support and a Home Assistant server, while keeping Windows as your main OS for general tasks. With one GPU available, the media/video server can benefit from GPU acceleration. Choose based on your workflow preferences and hardware balance.
you're thinking about playing games? proxmox seems like a solid choice for everything, though running windows in a VM can be tricky. some games might struggle, and you might need to stick with windows as the main OS just to avoid issues if you manage to keep things hidden.