Technically speaking, you don't need to buy new hardware to build a Plex media server. Any old computer can get the job done, ...

If you are running out of space on your main computer and considering purchasing a network attached storage system. Tech By Matt has created a fantastic tutorial on how you can build a NAS for just ...

In this TechBuilder Recipe, I'll show you how to set up and configure a NAS device to quickly increase disk capacity. Then, to show off the new media-serving abilities of these powerful add-ons, I&'ll ...

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, ...

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 ...

G etting a NAS seems to be a question of when, not if — at least, that's the impression I get from my peers. They say everyone should have a NAS to host all their data privately, set up a media server ...

Hello, Ars! Long time lurker here, first time poster. Not sure if this is the correct forum for this, so please move it if it's not. As the title states, I'd like to set up a personal media server on ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The WD Red series is specifically designed to be used in conjunction with a network-attached ...

Okay, you've decided that the WD My Cloud option, or even the old "I'll just plug my hard drive into my TV for accessing media" option isn't for you, and you actually want a configurable NAS that's ...

I have several older desktop PC's laying around and got to wondering if it was possible to turn one of them into a NAS home server?<BR><BR>I have several hard drives I swap out but would love to have ...

If a two bay solution isn't for you, and you want to get even further into the weeds, then it's time for the third level of NASdom - the four bay solution. I know I could go even bigger and for more ...