Apple Wants $30/Month for iCloud… So I Stopped Paying (UGREEN NAS) @brianminor
Apple Wants $30/Month for iCloud… So I Stopped Paying (UGREEN NAS)  @brianminor
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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If you're running out of iCloud storage and staring at Apple’s 6TB plan, this video is for you. I was on the 2TB iCloud plan and almost upgraded to $30 per month — until I decided to try a NAS instead. In this video, I walk through the UGREEN NASSync DH4300 Plus, how it works with iPhone and Mac, RAID 5 setup, photo backup, AI-powered organization, Google Drive sync, and why this might be the best long-term storage solution for Apple users.
We’ll talk about real costs, real numbers, how much you actually save over five years, and how this compares to iCloud and Google Drive. If you're deep in the Apple ecosystem but tired of paying increasing storage fees, this might completely change how you think about backup and photo storage.


00:00 – Avoid Paying Too Much for iCloud Storage
00:01:01 – UGREEN NASSync DH4300 Plus Overview
00:02:16 – Storage Capacity & Drive Options
00:03:01 – Drive Installation & Design
00:04:02 – iPhone Setup with NFC
00:05:14 – RAID 5 & Backup Protection Explained
00:05:52 – Using the iPhone App (Face ID + Storage Overview)
00:07:04 – App Center & Photo Backup Setup
00:08:22 – Viewing Photos & Videos from NAS
00:09:49 – Speed Comparison vs iCloud & Google Drive
00:10:29 – Google Drive Sync Integration
00:10:33 – AI Photo Organization (People & Albums)
00:14:11 – The Real Cost Comparison (NAS vs iCloud)
00:17:07 – Why I’m Keeping iCloud (But Using It Differently)
00:18:10 – Final Recommendation

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