Looking for a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device to store all of your important files in your home network, or in an office? If so, then you’ve come to the right place, as we’ve put together a list of the best NAS devices money can buy.
NAS devices essentially connects a hard drive to your router via an Ethernet cable (often fast Gigabit Ethernet), therefore creating shared storage that can be accessed by your desktop PC, your tablet and almost any device that connects to the same network.
Some NAS devices also allow you to access the files they store remotely over the internet – essentially making your very own cloud storage similar to paid services such as iCloud and Dropbox.
They tend to be platform-agnostic, which means they are able to work with almost any device you connect to your wireless network – including DLNA-compatible devices (a standard for sharing media) such as smart TVs.
Think of them as supercharged external hard drives; mini servers, if you like. Indeed, many small businesses are now using NAS drives as an alternative to the expensive, power-hungry server they used to need to have in the cupboard.
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Source:: techradar.com – Computing Components
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