Network Attached Storage

Explore Network Attached Storage setup, configuration and optimisation guides. Learn to build efficient media servers, streamline automated workflows and maximise home network performance with practical tutorials.

Foldra pocket cloud server shown on a keyring with its small touch OLED screen

Network & Storage

Foldra Pocket Cloud Server Fits File Sharing On A Keyring

The Foldra pocket cloud server is a keyring-sized open source drive that shares files with nearby devices without needing the internet.

Plex Media Server claim screen shown in a web browser on a laptop

Guides

How to Fix a Plex Server That Won’t Claim

A Plex server not claiming to your account is usually a network or leftover-device issue, not a broken install.

Minisforum S5 NAS fanless chassis showing NVMe drive bays and rear USB4 and 10GbE ports

Network & Storage

Minisforum S5 Packs Silent All-Flash NAS With 10GbE and USB4

Minisforum's S5 NAS swaps spinning disks and fans for silent all-flash storage, 10GbE networking and dual USB4 ports.

Plex media server interface displayed on a screen with a VPN connection icon overlay

Guides

How to Use Plex with VPN Safely and Correctly

Running a VPN and Plex together can quietly break remote access if you are not careful, so here is how to keep both working properly.

Stacks of enterprise hard drives representing rising AI hard drive demand in data centres

Network & Storage

Toshiba Ramps Up Hard Drive Output as AI Demand Soars

AI hard drive demand is growing so fast that Toshiba is accelerating factory expansion plans by years to keep data centres supplied.

Plex server dashboard showing CPU, RAM and bandwidth graphs on a computer screen

Guides · Software

How to Monitor Plex Server Health and Performance

Use Plex's built-in Dashboard to track streaming activity, bandwidth, CPU and RAM so you can catch problems before they affect playback.

Plex Web App settings screen showing server and preference options

Guides · Software

How to Change Plex Server Settings and Preferences

Adjusting Plex server settings starts in the Plex Web App settings menu, where you can control streaming quality, subtitles, and server behaviour.

A NAS device connected to a USB printer and network router for shared printing and scanning

Guides · Network & Storage

How to Set Up NAS Network Printing and Scanning

A step-by-step guide to turning your NAS into a shared print server, so every computer and phone on your network can print and scan without extra cables.

NAS device connected to a home network streaming media to a television via DLNA

Guides · Network & Storage

How to Enable DLNA Streaming on Your NAS

A step-by-step guide to turning on DLNA streaming on your NAS so any compatible TV or media player can find your media instantly.

Plex media server library screen showing folders of movies and TV shows

Guides · Software

How to Fix Plex Not Detecting New Files Automatically

Fed up with adding new movies or shows only to have Plex ignore them?

MacBook connected to a network attached storage device for automatic backups

Guides · Network & Storage

How to Set Up NAS Automatic Backups on Mac

A clear, practical guide to setting up NAS automatic backups on Mac using Time Machine and vendor backup software.

Several hard drives being installed into the bays of a network attached storage enclosure

Guides · Hardware · Network & Storage

How to Set Up NAS With Multiple Hard Drives Correctly

A clear guide to setting up NAS with multiple hard drives, covering drive selection, RAID choices, and safe step-by-step configuration.

NAS device connected to a home network router with a laptop accessing a shared folder

Guides · Network & Storage

How to Set Up NAS Network Shares and SMB Access

A step-by-step guide to creating NAS network shares, enabling SMB, and connecting Windows, Mac, and media devices to them.

A NAS device connected to a home network used for Time Machine backups from a Mac

Guides · Network & Storage

How to Configure NAS for Time Machine Backups

A clear, practical walkthrough for setting up a NAS as a Time Machine destination so your Mac backs up automatically over the network.

Synology DiskStation DS925neo+ review

Reviews

Synology DiskStation DS925neo+ Review: Solid Four-Bay Storage

The Synology DS925neo+ delivers dependable four-bay network storage with solid networking speed, making it a great fit for growing home and small business setups.