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Why I still recommend Synology's DS225+ NAS - even if it can't replace your cloud storage

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Almost every NAS or external hard drive review these days will tell you having your own storage box at home is a guaranteed way to save money as you'll be able to kiss your cloud storage subscriptions goodbye. I've written similar reviews myself, but I'm doing my best to back that up with receipts this time.

Also: I tested my USB-C cables with this free Mac app - some weren't what they claimed

The thing is, it's getting harder to say that a NAS (or a large external hard drive, for that matter) makes sense. For those who do need big storage, the Synology DS225+ can be a great idea, but it's hard to recommend.

Bottom line: spiraling storage costs. And AI is to blame. Specifically: AI data centers acquiring all the...

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