I'm currently building a new PC and plan on using my old PC as a NAS server. I have a few basic questions about the hardware/operational side of things, because I've never ran a NAS server before. My ...

Got an old PC sitting in a closet collecting dust? Rather than disposing of it or leaving it to rot, why not turn it into ...

SMB multichannel is one such feature that’s not only locked behind a barrage of menus, but also needs some convoluted pre-requisites. But if you’re good with home networks and have a semi-decent ...

PC lovers tend to collect a lot of hardware as the years roll by. Instead of leaving it to collect dust, why not repurpose it as a file-slinging server? Several free and open-source operating systems ...

In the blue corner, Windows Server; in the red, an open-source NAS. The only way to see which is best: a fight! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Commentary: Network attached storage boxes have come of age, offering everything we were promised by entertainment centre PCs, plus a whole lot more. Seamus Byrne is CNET's Editor for Australia and ...

I've always been a big proponent of using NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices for dedicated file and media storage and backup. They are a low-power, low-cost alternative to a dedicated PC server, ...

How would you like an Intel-powered mini-PC that combines a dual-drive network-attached storage (NAS) and two 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports? The Aoostar R1 seeks to be your answer to be your all-in-one media ...

The Windows-only https://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/54301/review/portable_media_player_gmd2025u120.html is a small, self-contained, non-networkable external 2.5 ...

Good afternoon everyone, JeffB checking in with some interesting information coming out of Iomega. Check it out! New Iomega Wireless Servers Bring New Features & Flexibility to Entry-Level Network ...

PC battery backups, or uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), can be a worthwhile addition to your desktop PC or NAS server. They generally sit near your computer and act as an intermediary for the ...

1. Get OpenMediaVault We’re assuming you’re installing this on a blank system—we’re not attempting to run anything alongside OMV, dual boot, or so on. So, we can safely wipe the entire boot system ...