Should you invest in a NAS system at home to store your data? I did, and it's already paying off

• The Terramaster F4-425 is available on Amazon for $379
• This NAS device offers tons of possible storage and a well-designed, web-based user interface
• You do have to purchase your own drives to use the F4-425.

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Over the years, I've stored files and folders in various ways. I've used Samba, NFS, third-party cloud services, internal cloud tools, and everything in between. Another option I've taken advantage of is Network Attached Storage (NAS).

Not sure what a NAS is? Essentially, it's a device on your network (whether at home or in a business) that is primarily used for storing files. Yes, some NAS devices offer more than just that, but the focus is on keeping your files and folders off your desktops, laptops, tablets, or phones and housing them in a centralized location.

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