How To Turn Your Old MacBook Into A Home NAS Server
Dig that MacBook out and put it to good use.
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To get more out of your old MacBook you may have thought about using it as a home Network Attached Storage (NAS) server. There are several paths to take, from very straightforward use of built-in macOS sharing tools all the way up to advanced, Linux-based solutions.
What can you do with a NAS?
Most NAS servers exist for one of three things: as a home media library, for collaboration and sharing, or for storage and backup. Given the value of the data, storage constraints and inherent risk of disk failure with older Macs, you should use external storage drives within your setup.
Once you've got your Mac erased, reset to factory settingsand updated to run the most stable macOS it can, what will you require? You'll need a network and an Ethernet cable for fast and stable...
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