Everything you need to know about setting up network-attached storage. Explore drive architectures, ZFS and Btrfs file systems, CMR vs SMR hard drives, and how to configure high-speed network shares for your family.
How to buy reliable high-capacity storage at half the cost of retail drives.
ZFS, Btrfs, and Unraid parity configurations explained without math jargon.
Configuring secure SMB, NFS, and WebDAV access across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Automating alerts before a mechanical hard drive suffers unexpected failure.
Minisforum’s new fanless SSD box is on sale for $599, but the drives cost extra. We break down the specs, the real price per terabyte, and the software risks. Find out if silent flash storage fits your home lab, or if hard drives still win.
A year after DSM 7.3 lifted Synology’s drive lockout, 2025 Plus, Value, and J Series owners can finally shop by price and brand. Here’s what now works, what’s still limited, and how to avoid a costly mistake. Learn what to check before you buy your next NAS drives.
Hard drive prices have roughly doubled in a year, and the old advice to just buy the NAS-labeled drive no longer holds up. We break down recording technology, error-recovery settings, warranties, and real dollars per terabyte so you can pick the smartest drive for your budget. You'll also learn when a renewed drive is a good deal and when it's a gamble.
Synology is introducing a free support upgrade for Plus series NAS owners in the U.S. and Canada, guaranteeing a four-hour response time during weekday business hours. While paid 24/7 tiers are also launching, users must still maintain off-network backups since faster support cannot recover lost or encrypted data.
