Simplifying Gadgets and Technology, is my passion!
On its own, OpenMediaVault is a decent OS if you want to build a NAS out of a low-spec device. After all, it has the holy trifecta of a simple UI, lightweight nature, and compatibility […]
In a post on the HomeServer subreddit, user koechzzzn showed off their newest build. It’s nothing too complex; it’s a Raspberry Pi and a hard drive connected to one another and mounted on the wall […]
Expanding the capacity of even the best NAS is simple. Fill the enclosure with as many drives as it supports, and add an external enclosure once the primary system is fully populated. Larger drives can […]
If you’re a tech enthusiast like me, chances are you have an old phone or two lying around unused. While it’s not necessarily the best use for it, you can definitely take one of those […]
An interesting read, and I have to say I do lean more towards building your own. I did buy a bare-bones NAS by D-Link many years ago because you could add your own hard drives, […]
A dedicated NAS may be highly functional but they are often pretty pricey… You often also don’t get a decent resale value on your recently replaced, but perfectly functional, PC. There are a few reasons […]
Self-hosting your data and services with Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a great way to free yourself from the spiralling costs and tangled web of subscription fees. Whether you’re simply looking to back up your […]
Hard drives have typically been the go-to storage medium for loading up a NAS with data, but flash storage in the form of SSDs have grown in popularity as NAS owners look for quieter and […]
