My Windows PC is on 24-7. It runs HA via Hyper-V, Plex with Tautulli and Blue Iris for the cameras. It is also used for normal PC stuff, including browsing, photo editing with Lightroom and occasional video editing. I sometimes experiment with Linux builds as well. I also sometimes use it to stream stuff when it is easier than using the Android TV box.I need to find a reliable host for my HA - experience with RPi 4 + SSD boot has not been great. Every 3rd or 4th OS update it doesn't come back up and I have to do a tedious reload and restore.
I have a Synology NAS but didn't like the Docker method 'cos then you can't run HACS (which is a pita). Apparently it can run in a VM on the NAS but there are conflicting reports on the overhead generated.
In more than a year, HA has not had a glitch, even though I normally apply updates 2 to 3 days after they release.


