Make Your Own Home Server (Free!) with CasaOS + Old Laptop

Want to transform that old, dusty laptop into a sleek, smart home server or personal cloud? In this simple step-by-step guide, I’ll show you exactly how to install CasaOS on top of Debian Linux, making your outdated device useful again—without needing expensive hardware or prior server knowledge!

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Whether you're a DIY tech lover, a homelab beginner, or just tired of letting old devices sit unused, this tutorial walks you through every step from installing Debian, setting up CasaOS, and optimizing it for performance.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video :

✅ How to revive an old laptop with Debian Linux

✅ Step-by-step CasaOS installation guide

✅ Setting up your first apps on CasaOS

✅ Tips to optimize an old system for home server use

🖥️ Commands & Resources Used:

Debian : http://debian.org/

Rufus : https://rufus.ie/en/

Ventoy : https://www.ventoy.net/en/download.html

Casa OS : https://casaos.zimaspace.com/

Commands for SSH :

1. ip addr (on laptop)
2. ssh <username>@<ip> (Replace username and ip according to your setup)
3. su
4. apt update
5. apt install -y sudo curl net-tools 

Commands for LidSwitch:

1. nano /etc/systemd/logind.conf
2. systemctl restart systemd-logind.service

 

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