I need to decide on what OS to run the file server I'm building. It is critical that the server supports both Mac OS X and Windows clients. My server build will start with 2x 1TB + 1x 2TB drives. I'm ...

Only yesterday we were singing the praises of the Data Robotics Drobo S, perfect if you need local, redundant storage for your workstation, and today the company have outed their NAS version. The ...

Ever wondered if your Synology NAS could do more than just store files? What if it could manage your website, handle user authentication, and even run virtual machines? The good news is, it can! This ...

Seagate’s Business Storage Windows Server is a fast file server, and it delivers better default security than Linux-based devices. But it’s write speed renders it less appealing for client backups.

A few months ago, I detailed an excellent “file server in the Cloud” application called Egnyte. In a nutshell, Egnyte is a secure Software as a Service that takes the place of your file server, FTP ...

One of the mainstays of self-hosting apps is a solid file server, whether on a purpose-built NAS or a DIY server. But there are all kinds of other situations in which you might want a file-sharing ...

Like most everything else in the computer world, NAS (or network-attached storage) appliances have been going through quite a bit of change. In this article, we'll take a first look at what I'm ...

Synology's DS420+ is a small 4-bay NAS that is a good match for the remote worker, as more people than ever are working from home. As work-from-home becomes a normality in many industries, the need 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 ...