Convenience has its place but the true power comes from building your own devices ...
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, ...
2025 was going to be the year I upgraded my Synology to a newer model with 10GbE support. But I will not support their enshittification plans, even if there are viable workarounds. Guess it's time to ...
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 ...
If you made a 4TB stripe, if either drive fails, you lose that VDEV. And you only have two other drives, so you can't really do anything other than mirror them - hence my suggestion. Remember that ...