While you could buy an off-the-shelf NAS, sometimes it's better (and more fun) to build your own. From case to storage, here's everything you need to build your very own network attached storage ...

I built a DIY NAS box with old hardware (Socket 7 and an AMD K6-3 running at 360 Mhz and 192 KByte SDRAM and a bunch of old hard drives) and FreeNAS. <BR><BR>I am kind of surprised at the slowness of ...

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 ...

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 ...

I saw your article on RAID, Build your own or turnkey. As a photographer I have a storage problem; each image I take is 12 Mb, PhotoShop files are not far from 50Mb each. DVD storage is cumbersome. I ...

What if managing your growing collection of digital files, photos, videos, work documents, and backups, didn’t feel like such a juggling act? Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or someone looking for a ...

I've recently seen a lot of DIY NAS boxes available for reasonable prices ($100 ish for a single drive). <BR><BR>Does anyone have any experience with these? I'd like to use one for a common backup ...

The other day I covered Synology's new DS220j and DS420j NAS boxes. Great devices for those looking for an entry-level network attached storage box to create a private cloud. But some of you need more ...