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  1. Using Windows for NAS: Benefits and Practical Tips

    In the ever-evolving world of technology, the discussion surrounding the best operating system for Network Attached Storage (NAS) often seems like a well-worn debate. For years, many seasoned tech wizards have been waving their flags for Linux-based systems, emphasizing stability, efficiency...
  2. Windows 11 Max network copy throughput of under 250mbps on a 1gbps network - why so slow?

    Hello. I am copying from my NAS to my PC in Windows 11 and can see that I only get slightly more than 113mbps throughput. What is also confusing is that performance graph shows max throughput of 250Mbps when I am bound to a 1Gbps network? The NAS is a Synology DS216SE with a gigabit port, and...
  3. How to Transform Your Windows 11 PC into a Network-Attached Storage (NAS)

    In today’s digital landscape, the need for efficient and shared storage solutions is paramount. Whether you're a homeowner looking to streamline media access, a small business in need of on-site data sharing, or a tech enthusiast exploring the capabilities of your machines, transforming your...
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    What use are SMR HDD's

    Shingled Magnetic Recording drives have a bad name, and rightly so if you need to write continuously for more than a couple of minutes, because the firmware just can't cope and frequently grinds to a halt for a few seconds. As someone who always buys NAS HDD's for their longevity and durability...
  5. Networking issues

    I am seeking help as networking is not my field. I have a Windows 10 Desktop and a Windows 11 Lenovo Laptop. Both are on the same WORKGROUP private network. My Desktop is hard wired to my Vodafone router and my laptop is connected to the same network by Wi-Fi. On my Windows 10 Desktop (under...
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    "The media is write protected."

    Hello, thank you for your help. I have a PC, and a NAS. The NAS has a file, when I try to use that file in a program, it says "The media is write protected." I am an admin Win user, and when right click > properties > security, it says I have write permission. When I copy file from NAS to PC...
  7. Windows server - How to manage Synology NAS using FSRM ?

    How to manage Synology NAS using FSRM? For a school project, I've build a file server using windows server for "permission" et Synalogy NAS to stock folders. I want to know if there have a way to manage my shared folders from my windows server. Each user got folders named by her username, and...
  8. VIDEO Overhauling Our DIY NAS with AMD Threadripper, ft. Level1Techs Wendell

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    Windows 11 1. Slow Data Transfer using Windows Explorer with Windows 11

    I upgraded from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Pro on Dell XPS 8940 purchased 2 years ago. I upgraded a few months ago when Windows Update said my computer was ready. The upgrade went smoothly with no issues. I have a Network Attached Storage (NAS) unit attached through my router with gigabit...
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    Networked PCs don't see all devices - intermittent

    I have a home network with the following devices : WIN 10 PC WIN 11 PC NAS I see only 1 or 2 of the devices at any time and on an intermittent basis. For example the WIN 11 PC sees only the WIN 10 PC. The WIN 10 PC today sees all devices including itself although yesterday it only saw itself...
  11. VIDEO Building A DIY NAS On A Budget - TrueNAS Scale

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  12. Windows 10 Protecting what's mine?

    Hello, I'm running windows 10 pro. I have 4 of my dives as a Raid. however What I'm worried about is running my windows as a Nas. I;m not a linux person at all. I been on windows sense as long as I can remember. I do have linux systems and having a hard time trying to compile drives into a raid...
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    Windows 10 Local "Cloud" storage vs NAS?

    I'm working on networking our home. WAN to Cable Modem to Router to Unmanaged Switch in the Utility room (roughly the center of an ell-shape) (and WIFI APs on the west end and north end) to wired drops in selected rooms. So now I see mention of a local "Cloud" storage for a home. Say what? I've...
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    Windows 11 I just wanna say a heartfelt "Thank you!" to all for revealing W11's "gotchas". Not gonna upgrade for now.

    Really, I do! I only just upgraded to Windows 21H2 (from (21H1) less than two weeks ago. Over the years, Microsoft's OS iterations have been becoming progressively worse. I know many people complained about W8.1; I have no idea why. I continue to use the professional version on my original...
  15. Windows 10 Can't access USB storage via LAN

    Hi. My Nvidia shield pro is wired to my router and also my router has a HDD attached to it, like a NAS. I can access the contents of the USB drive on my Nvidia Shield pro and can access the NAS using my Android phone via FX explorer app. However, using my laptop which is on WiFi and on the...
  16. VIDEO How to *POSSIBLY* recover data after Qlocker QNAP Ransomware attack

    Best way I know is to make regular backups but store them offline . Got to check your PC is not carrying any malware before backing up for obvious reasons . I am a home user so use a portable SSD . I do not own a NAS . In retrospect I am rather glad I do not need one :rolleyes: NAS are said to...
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    Windows 10 Renaming video file properties according to file name

    Hi and thanks for looking at my post. I have no experience whatsoever about automating tasks in Windows but I have a huge task at hand currently and so I feel automating it is the only solution. Here is what I am trying to do: I have a huge collection of movie files on my NAS (Z:\Movies). Each...
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    Diskless Servers Booting VM OS From NAS

    Hi all, Is there anyway to have a diskless server boot a Windows server image/VM from a NAS? Or is it possible to have an operating system like Windows Server 2012 not installed each individual machine? Instead running from a centralized disk storage.
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    Accesing folders on a network computer

    If I'm logged into Windows 8.1 as username/password, and I try to access files on another computer on my network (in this case my NAS, which I think is running Linux), what username and password does it try to connect to the NAS with? If it gives me a "You need permission to perform this action"...