Setup and Configuration
Best NAS Setup Settings to Change First
Fresh out of the setup wizard? These are the handful of DSM settings that save your data and lock down…
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security
Network and Access
Myths About NAS Network Access, Debunked
Half the NAS security advice on forums is wrong. Here is what actually matters for keeping your home server reachable…
Network and Access
Port Forwarding for NAS: Common Mistakes
The forwarded rule looks perfect in your router, yet remote access still fails. Here is why, and how to fix…
Network and Access
VPN vs Port Forwarding for NAS Access
Two ways to reach your NAS from outside, one exposes a door to the whole internet and one keeps it…
Network and Access
Set Up NAS Remote Access Safely: How-To
Reach your files from anywhere without punching risky holes in your home network or handing the internet a login page.
Backup and Recovery
Protect Your NAS From Ransomware
A practical hardening and immutable-backup checklist that keeps ransomware off your shares and, more importantly, out of your backups.
Network and Access
SMB1 vs SMB3: Which Should Your NAS Use
SMB1 is old, slow, and a security hole. Here is why your NAS disabled it and how to get on…