Buy them on Amazon - (affiliate link) This video is a simple overview of network attached storage devices like the WD My Cloud, Seagate Personal Cloud, and Synology Disk Stations. It's geared towards those unfamiliar with network attached storage but considering purchasing a device for their home or office. VIDEO INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 00:36 - Comparison to USB storage 02:10 - Description of Network Attached Storage (NAS) 03:35 - Recommendation of a dual 2 drive NAS vs. single drive NAS 05:13 - Why a 4 TB dual drive NAS is actually 2 TB or half storage 05:39 - Setting up user accounts 06:07 - File shares and permissions 06:43 - Public folders 07:32 - On site / home network functions and features DLNA , apps 09:31 - iTunes server doesn't work with Apple TV / iPad / iPhone 10:10 - Time Machine and backup 10:49 - Offsite / Internet access to the NAS and differences to onsite 12:28 - Backing up the NAS to external hard drives and cloud 15:04 - Recommendations and final thoughts I talk about what Network Attached Storage is, what it isn't, and whether or not a NAS drive is a better choice over a standard external USB hard drive. Subscribe to my email list to get a weekly digest of upcoming videos! - Visit the store to purchase some of my previously reviewed items! Want to chat with other fans of the channel? Visit our forums! Want to help the channel? Start a Patreon subscription! Follow me on Facebook! Follow me on Twitter! Catch my longer interviews in audio form on my podcast! or the feed at Follow me on Google+