Share and back up files from anywhere

A convenient way to access our files over the internet is by using a NAS, or Network Attached Storage device. A NAS is essentially a way to connect a centralized hard drive to our network, like a cloud storage device, and provide access to the hard drive and all the files on it, to all of our other connected devices. This makes file sharing and backups a lot easier when we can do it from anywhere.

The easiest way to get such a device is to buy one that is already built in. But easiest does not always mean best. A NAS router allows us to connect an external hard drive via USB for extra storage. But we can also go for the DIY option using Raspberry Pi or a repurposed computer.

Regardless of how we get one, we still need to know how to set up a NAS.