NAS
How to Build Cheap Offsite Backup at a Friend or Family Member's House
Use a small NAS, mini PC with storage, or external-drive host at the remote house, connect it with WireGuard or Tailscale, encrypt the backups before they leave your home, and rate-limit.
2.5GbE vs 10GbE: Which Home Network Upgrade Is Worth It?
Most homes should start with 2.5GbE for NAS, mini PCs, and Wi-Fi 6E/7 access points because it is cheap, cool, and works over existing Cat5e in many runs. Choose 10GbE when large.
NAS vs DAS vs Mini PC: Which Storage Setup Should You Actually Buy?
A practical storage decision guide for choosing a NAS, DAS, or mini PC based on sharing, speed, apps, backup, and upkeep.
The 3-2-1 Backup Rule in 2026: Keep It, But Add Two Checks
The classic backup rule still works, but modern homes need immutability, separate credentials, and tested restores.
Back Up a Windows PC to a NAS Automatically
Set up automatic Windows backups to a NAS with the right method: file history, image backup, vendor agent, or a scripted archive.
Is 2026 a Bad Time to Buy a NAS?
NAS boxes are better than ever, but drive pricing, compatibility policies, and AI-era storage demand make the buying decision less automatic.
Your NAS Is Dying in a Closet: Fix Heat, Dust, Power, and Neglect
A NAS is a small server, and closets are often bad server rooms. Check airflow, power, alerts, disks, and restore paths before it fails quietly.
Immich vs Google Photos: Which Photo Backup Setup Should You Trust?
Google Photos is easier and Immich gives more control, but neither removes the need for a real backup of originals and metadata.
Syncthing vs Nextcloud vs Cloud Storage: Stop Using the Wrong Sync Tool
Syncthing, Nextcloud, and managed cloud drives solve different problems. Pick by sync model, sharing needs, trust, admin time, and backup plan.
Plex in 2026: What Still Works Free
A practical guide to what Plex still does without Plex Pass, where Remote Watch Pass matters, and when free local streaming is enough.