What if you could transform a humble Raspberry Pi into a fully functional network-attached storage (NAS) server? It sounds ambitious, even improbable, given the Raspberry Pi’s reputation as a ...

Ryzen 5 3600 CPU (could wait for Zen 3 but I don't think I'm CPU bound in this workload and this is substantially cheaper than the launch price for the 5600) cheapo fanless GPU (I expect to run this ...

So I've got an older box with a bunch of drives in it that's got a old Linux distro I don't remember the name of which is no longer maintained on it. I want to turn it into a server that can function ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are all sorts of benefits to setting up a NAS network. All of your media and files will be backed up in one place, making everything easier to access. Of course, this also makes a NAS server an ...

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 ...

Self-hosting a few services on one’s own hardware is a great way to wrest some control over your online presence while ...

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 ...

If last week's look at the five best home server software got you excited about setting up a home server but you're not keen on another unsightly PC in your home, check out this DIY IKEA NAS. Get the ...