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 ...

My needs are pretty simple. My NAS handles AFP for file-sharing and Time Machine backups, SMB (for video), and acts as a VPN server when I'm on the road. The processor on the N40L is pretty slow but ...

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 ...

It may not be for everyone, but I adore my overkill 10 gigabit setup ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

Until now consumer NAS servers have been stuck in the past. Last year we reviewed the Thecus N4100 Pro NAS server and found that its 500 MHz AMD processor was really holding the transfer speeds back.

The market for devices that allow you to control your own data is hot right now. Sure, the available-anywhere cloud (aka: Internet) is an extremely convenient place to store your files, but for many ...

Setting up a reverse proxy on your Synology NAS can significantly streamline network management and bolster security. Acting as an intermediary, a reverse proxy handles requests from clients seeking ...

The four-bay AS-604T NAS server is the first storage product I've reviewed from Asustor -- the storage division of Asus -- and it was quite a pleasant surprise. The server was very fast in my testing, ...

A NAS serves as networked storage that's accessible from multiple computers, and can even be used to run services in your homelab. You don't need high-end hardware to run a NAS, old desktops work well ...