I ditched CLOUD storage for GOOD and heres what happened! @AskYourComputerGuy
I ditched CLOUD storage for GOOD and heres what happened!  @AskYourComputerGuy
Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Whether you are someone that doesn't have enough time to keep up with backing up your data, or you are concerned about cloud storage and protecting your private data ...or you are a small to medium, growing business that needs to ensure that you will not LOSE business in case of disaster, this video is for you! In this video, I explain what a NAS (network attached storage) server is, what it does, and most importantly, how it can HELP you! I hope you enjoy it :)

Based on my research, here are some varying Synology NAS solutions. If you have questions about which server and/or drive configuration is best for you, please reach out to me and let me help guide you :)

Entry-level/single person/mom & pop shop:
Synology DS223 (2-bay) - amzn.to/3uQ59mQ

1-3 person small business:
Synology DS923+ (4-bay diskless, shown in the video) - amzn.to/3UYt3ab

3-5 person small/medium business:
Synology DS1621+ (6-bay, 24TB storage included) - amzn.to/3wwBNdD

Medium/large business/maximum speed, storage and data protection:
Synology DS1821+ (8-bay diskless) - amzn.to/49VYd6D

Large/many employees/fast-expanding business:
Synology DS3622xs+ (12 bay diskless) - amzn.to/3ThPS7C

Super-basic, off-the-shelf ready to go:
Synology DS224+ server AND (2) 3TB drives included - amzn.to/4309ZKN

Recommended NAS drives: (2 needed for full redundancy)
Synology 4TB ($99) - amzn.to/3wB792Q
Synology 6TB ($173) - amzn.to/3P0iPCB
Synology 8TB ($209) - amzn.to/42V9kKL
Synology 12TB ($279) - amzn.to/49UEoMK
Seagate IronWolf 4TB ($99) - amzn.to/3UZ5L41
Seagate IronWolf 8TB ($181) - amzn.to/48zfu4u

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◼ Ninite (used to automatically download and install your favorite software):
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◼ Defraggler (used to defragment and organize your files on hard drives, not for SSD):
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◼ Open Office (Microsoft Office FREE replacement)
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