Why I switched to a NAS storage drive to backup files - and ditched iCloud and Dropbox for good
Ugreen DXP4800 Plus4 / 5Very good
pros and cons
- The hardware is exceptional.
- The kit comes with everything you need, including cables and tools.
- Fitting drives is mostly tool-free.
- The ecosystem is not as mature as competitors such as Synology.
- The unit can run noisy at times.
- The screws on the RAM/M.2 port are not captive and are easy to lose.
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Cloud service providers have convinced us that cloud storage is the way to go. And while there's no doubt that cloud storage has many benefits over, well, not backing your stuff up at all -- not to mention the easeof backing stuff up -- it's becoming a pricey option. Not only do these services nickel-and-dime you each and every month (though nowadays it's more a case of Benjamin-and-Granting you), but you also end up paying for...
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