Guides · Network & Storage
How to Organize and Name Media Files for NAS Storage
Learn how to organize and name media files for NAS storage so movies, photos, and backups stay easy to find.
Guides
How to Disable Plex Guide Metadata and Use Custom Posters
A step-by-step guide to turning off automatic Plex metadata matching and setting custom posters that stay put after every refresh.
Hardware · Network & Storage
Morefine’s MNAS-X1 Squeezes a Gaming GPU Into a NAS
Morefine's MNAS-X1 NAS rethinks the mini workstation by stacking swappable drives above the motherboard, freeing space for a full-length gaming GPU.
Guides · Hardware
How to Choose the Right Mini PC for a Home Server
A practical guide to choosing and setting up a mini PC for a home server, from picking the right specs to installing the right software.
Guides · Network & Storage
How to Set Up NAS Backup From Your Windows PC
A clear, step-by-step guide to backing up your Windows PC to a NAS, covering setup, scheduling, and troubleshooting for reliable, automatic protection.
Guides · Network & Storage
How to Configure NAS Wake-on-LAN Settings
A clear walkthrough of how to configure NAS Wake-on-LAN settings so your device wakes on demand instead of running around the clock.
Guides · Network & Storage
How to Set Up NAS on Proxmox: Virtual Storage Guide
A practical guide to running NAS software as a virtual machine on Proxmox, covering hardware passthrough, storage pools, and network shares.
Guides
How to Fix Plex Server Connection Issues
A practical guide to diagnosing and fixing Plex server connection issues, from local network hiccups to remote access failures.
Guides · Software
How to Fix Plex Server Not Finding Media Files
A practical guide to fixing Plex server not finding media files, covering paths, permissions, naming, and scanning issues.
Guides · Network & Storage
How to Configure NAS User Accounts and Permissions
A clear walkthrough of how to configure NAS user accounts and permissions so every household or team member gets the right level of access.
Guides · Network & Storage
Set Up NAS on Windows 11: Network Discovery and Mapping
A step-by-step guide to enabling network discovery and mapping network drives so your NAS appears reliably in Windows 11.
Guides · Network & Storage
How to Access Your NAS Remotely Over the Internet
Learn the practical ways to access your NAS remotely over the internet, from simple QuickConnect apps to DDNS and port forwarding.
Guides · Software
How to Enable Hardware Transcoding in Plex
A step-by-step guide to enabling hardware transcoding in Plex for smoother streaming and less strain on your server's processor.
Guides · Network & Storage
How to Configure NAS RAID for Data Protection
A practical walkthrough on how to configure NAS RAID for data protection, covering RAID levels, setup steps, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Guides · Software
How to Create and Manage Multiple Plex Libraries
A clear walkthrough on how to create and manage multiple Plex libraries so your movies, shows, music and photos stay organised and easy to find.
