A file server is a type of computer that stores and manages files for other computers on a network. It lets multiple users access and share files from a centralized location. Full definition
It is also a great option for a home file server for all your family's music, photos, and other stuff you want to share with family. (lawyerist.com)
You could also set up your own remote file server and do this the old fashioned way, having backup software automatically back up to a remote server you control over the Internet. (howtogeek.com)
To efficiently accomplish this, CDs and USB memory sticks may have to give way to a shared file server. (luigibenetton.com)