Most NAS units have similar hardware regardless of brand, so focus on the OS. Cheaper NAS may have a less user-friendly operating systems or could have security concerns, but you can typically ...

Powering down the NAS and removing it from power, then opening the enclosure to clean off any visible salt or corrosion with some high-% IPA and a soft toothbrush once a year will go a long way to ...

Building a DIY NAS is the cheap option to get setup with a home server, here's how I did it and everything you need to know to get started.