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Synology's drive lock-in pushed me to build a NAS that's faster and cheaper
My NAS was due for an update after serving me for several years. But I quickly learned that my older drives wouldn’t work ...
Using external hard drives is one way to store your precious media, photos and important documents but once you get to a certain capacity levels it might be worth upgrading. Building a Network ...
While there are relatively affordable NAS servers, if you want more than two or four bays, they can bet really pricey. Like, ...
Having taken you on a brief journey of building your own NAS I think there are a few crucial reflections I want to share with you, in case you need any more persuading or dissuading as to whether this ...
Are you looking to create a personalized Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution? The Raspberry Pi 5 offers a compelling option for tech enthusiasts seeking to construct a powerful yet budget-friendly ...
2025 was going to be the year I upgraded my Synology to a newer model with 10GbE support. But I will not support their enshittification plans, even if there are viable workarounds. Guess it's time to ...
Self-hosting your data and services with Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a great way to free yourself from the spiraling costs and tangled web of subscription fees. Whether you’re simply looking to ...
Well, after finding some success with my $500 Terminator C3 DIY NAS I wanted to build something for my own use, which was a bit faster.<br><br>I still wanted it to be cheap, but I wanted to get ~40 MB ...
What OS are you planning on using for this system? Windows, FreeNAS, or XPEnology? Take a look at what NAS vendors are using for hardware and that will give you an idea of what to go by, but base your ...
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