Umbrel, renowned for its user-friendly self-hosting platform, has unveiled its first hardware product: the Umbrel Home. This compact personal server is designed to bring the power of self-hosting to a broader audience, offering a plug-and-play experience that simplifies the process of running a home server. A Seamless Self-Hosting Experience The Umbrel Home comes pre-installed with umbrelOS, Umbrel’s proprietary operating system that provides a sleek interface for managing a variety of self-hosted applications. Users can easily install and manage apps like Nextcloud for file storage, Home Assistant for smart home control, and Bitcoin Node for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, all through an integrated app store. Design and Specifications While specific hardware details are limited, Umbrel emphasizes the device’s compact form factor and premium build quality. The design aims to offer a balance between…