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Use Your Old Mac as a Server or NAS Drive: Here's How

If you haven't yet sorted out some network-attached storage, you might want to think about using your old Mac as a jumped-up fileserver.

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5 Reasons Why Unraid Is the Ultimate Home NAS Solution

Want to build a NAS server but not certain which RAID solution to use? Here's how Unraid can super power your home NAS solution.

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NAS vs. the Cloud: Which Remote Storage Is Right for You?

Network Attached Storage (NAS) straddles the line between a local hard drive and cloud storage, and gives you the benefits of both.

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Asustor Drivestor 2 Review: An Excellent Entry-Level NAS for Your Data

The Drivestor 2 balance of power and accessibility allows you to scale up without much expense attached, but there are some performance issues.

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All the Different RAID Types Explained

Heard about RAID but unsure if it's right for you? Check out our quick guide to RAID to learn the differences and when you should use each type.

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Asustor LockerStor 2 NAS Review: BLAZINGLY Fast Networking

Overall, the Asustor LockerStor 2 is a superb device—just not for beginners. If you're after sheer performance, look no further.

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TerraMaster Launches New 8-Bay Network Storage Server

The U8-111 is an enterprise-class network storage option.

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Hackers Target QNAP NAS Devices with Crypto-Mining Malware

They're attacking unpatched QNAP NAS hardware.

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TerraMaster Launches the Upgraded D8 Thunderbolt 3

The D8 Thunderbolt 3 is back with more capacity than ever before.

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Synology Launches Its Own Line of HDDs Alongside New RackStation Units

The new HDDs are Synology's first enterprise drives, optimized for its hardware.

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OWC Announces New Thunderbolt Docks and More for 2021

Thunderbolt docks and travel docks are among the standout products from OWC in Q1 2021.

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Synology DS920+ Review: The Best Power User NAS

The DS920+ is an affordable NAS for the power user, capable of breezing through 4K video transcodes, running virtual machines, and Docker containers.

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Synology DS220j Is the Best Beginner NAS (and Great As a Surveillance NVR Too!)

Simply the best entry-level NAS for beginners. DiskStation Manager is easy to use, and there's a wealth of software packages you can run on it, including the Surveillance Station for IP camera recording.

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The 7 Best NAS Hard Drives

If you're looking to invest in network attached storage, you'll need a NAS hard drive. We're rounded up the best NAS hard drives to get you started.

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OpenMediaVault vs. TrueNAS Core vs. Unraid: Which Is Best for a DIY NAS?

Planning a DIY NAS but don't know which solution to choose? We've got you covered.

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TerraMaster F2-221 Budget NAS: It Even Runs Plex

A great NAS, with a mountain of features. It's quiet and powerful, but expensive compared to similarly specced competitors.

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What's the Best Way to Back Up Data on a Computer?

Worried about losing your vital personal data? Data backups are essential. But what's the best way to back up your data?

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5 Thunderbolt RAID Systems to Serve Your External Data Storage Needs

RAID systems are awesome for external storage, and with Thunderbolt 3, they're faster than ever. Here are the best Thunderbolt-compatible RAID units.

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Synology DiskStation 418play: The Best 4-Bay NAS For Everyone, with Full Plex Support

The Synology DS418play is a fantastic choice for a beginner NAS – and even better, it's also the perfect media server, streaming your movies to anywhere in your home.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Store Your Data on a FreeNAS Box

Which company should you entrust your sensitive data to? Want to access your media across all your devices anywhere in the world? Here's why FreeNAS might be the right pick for you.

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