Cloud syncing with NAS

Most modern NAS platforms include a personal cloud server component. Asustor calls its cloud platform EZ Sync; on Synology it’s Synology Drive, while Qnap has its own offering called Cloud Drive. If you already have a NAS appliance then using one of these services for your cloud storage and synchronisation needs is probably a no-brainer – you don’t need any extra hardware or software, and you can use as much space as is available on your NAS volume. If you’re thinking of buying a new appliance primarily for online storage and syncing, there are a few cloud-focused NAS options to consider. The WD My Cloud Home is offered in a range of capacities from 2TB to 8TB, with prices starting at just £118 (see tinyurl.com/359mycloud), while Synology’s BeeStation comes in a…

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