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Thank you so much for the response, I will check these out. So would each of these solutions essentially be powered by a VM in some form or fashion?

I know this is a tall order, and a lot for someone to respond to because it includes about 30 questions, so I understand if you only pick a couple and move on with your day. I want to preface this with what I do and don't know. I have been building computers for years with consumer-grade hardware, so I understand that much. But I know absolutely nothing about server software and some hardware, especially Linux. Only small copy-paste prompts for Raspberry Pi's. I am completely open to all suggestions, especially if what I write below is completely dumb and not possible. I don't know anything about this stuff, so I don't know the theoretical limits of the hardware and software. So what I dream of building is a Server of some kind that I can put either in a small server rack, or even a large consumer ATX or EATX case that I can do the following with (in order of importance): - (1) Work as a Media NAS Storage Device (I do multimedia work), but will maybe use Plex Plugins for Home Media. - (2) Work a Web Server (so I don't have to pay $200/year for SquareSpace (I keep my portfolio online for potential jobs to find me) - (3) Game Server for my friends and I. I know the joke is that people build these multi-thousand dollar servers to run minecraft servers on, but after LTT's new video, I feel comfortable saying this. [Optional Completely] - (4) Remote Render Machine - I know Linus and his editors export their videos to a render server, but I have absolutely no idea how it works. They say they VNC into it, but I am curious from anyone who is willing to explain more of this to me, but if I could implement Xeon's or consumer grade, overclocked i7's or even GPU's to be a render server for Adobe Premiere. [Optional] - (5) Security Server - eventually when I pay off my student loans and can afford a house or to own nice things like a server, I want to protect them. (6) Maybe VMs like Windows XP for fun. I know this sounds strange, but my girlfriend wanted to play a game from her childhood that was on Windows 95, so I made a virtual machine for Windows XP for her to play it on. Other questions: What operating system would work best to cover these? If not multiple? Part Suggestions (either expensive or Budget, I am curious for either)? Can I control it from another computer in my house? In advance, thank you to whomever takes time out of their day to respond to this. I am just trying to absorb as much information as possible. Have a wonderful day. PS - TOTALLY feel free to post pictures of your server setups. I think this stuff is so cool, and that's why I want to get into it.

This is easily one of the coolest video series I've personally been invested in. I've wanted the LTT team to make videos about gaming servers for years now. Thank you guys for this and if my vote matters at all, I would adore more content like this. On larger scales or even smaller ones like more Raspberry Pi content regarding servers, NAS, etc. Great job. Case looks awesome, Jake!

Does anyone know why sometimes it just will randomly switch to a new project before the project is complete?

Update: My project updated and now it says it will only be about 1.5 days, so hopefully my name gets registered soon in time to sign up.

I read in a post above that it will usually take until you finish your first Work Unit to have your username appear within the team. What if it says it will take 20 days to complete? I won't be able to include my account link within the Google Form. And the application is due in a couple days?

This makes a lot more sense than some crazy cover-up. Thanks!

*DISCLAIMER - I am not an expert and haven't done significant scientific research on the topic, but simply noticed a pattern. Hello everyone, I am not sure if this is groundbreaking, or if anyone cares about this, but I figured I would put my hypothesis out there. One thing I have noticed is that when you watch something like the Office, etc. that isn't a Netflix original, after about 3-ish episodes of not interacting with it, you will get the prompt that everyone talks about that asks if you are still watching or not. However, I have noticed if you watch something such as F is for Family, which is a Netflix original series, I have had multiple occasions where I fall asleep and it completely finishes the series without ever putting up that prompt. My hypothesis is that Netflix wants to boost the views within their own products even though those numbers aren't public knowledge, but for shareholders or aspects of the company. I wanted to know everyone's thoughts about this.

I would absolutely love to win a Razer Blade Stealth. I am a college student who works a lot with graphic and web design. As a college student, I walk to all of my classes so the form factor of the Stealth would be convenient and it would also be perfect to work with because of how nice the screen is and what I would use it for daily. Thanks guys, and congrats on 3 million. Can't wait to see what the future holds.

*tries to say with straight face* Are you triggered by Linus Tech Tips? This is an actual thing that showed up on my youtube subscription feed.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/26/entertainment/rapper-bob-earth-flat-theory/

The (not so much anymore) famous rapper B.o.B, who also went toe-to-toe with Neil DeGrasse Tyson in early 2016 tweeted out how Snapchat is just developing Facial Recognition as a database perhaps for the government. He's not very credible after going on a rant about how the earth is flat, but it definitely makes you think. Source Article: http://www.dailydot.com/lol/bob-snapchat-facial-recognition/ Source Tweet:

I am interested in a computer like this because I am a college student in a tiny dorm room, I want to have the power of a desktop, but I don't want to try and fit a giant tower in my room. I would love to make this awesome machine part of my life to get my workload done. Thanks, and best of luck to everyone!

Awesome. JayzTwoCents: Linus/Techquickie:

Yeah I've gone over this before, I'm not doing it for anything more than the nostalgia. I just frankly think it's really cool. I would never totally invest in brand new parts or anything for something like this nowadays.