Synology

Have you ever found yourself juggling external drives, struggling to share files with teammates, or worrying about losing critical media during a project? For video editors, these challenges can quickly derail creativity and productivity. Whether you’re part of a collaborative team or an independent creator managing multiple projects, finding a reliable, scalable solution for storing and sharing your work is essential. That’s where a Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) comes in. It’s not just a storage device—it’s a fantastic option for organizing your workflow, especially when paired with Final Cut Pro. But how do you set it up for seamless...

Summary Instead of spending thousands on a pre-built NAS, eBay offers great deals on enterprise-grade servers if you’re willing to do a little work. Enterprise-grade server hardware offers numerous benefits, like additional processing power, higher RAM capacities, and more expandability over desktop NAS systems. For an operating system, Unraid is user-friendly, simplifies setting up shares, utilizes parity drives, and supports virtual machines. I needed a lot of storage for home media, photos, videos, documents, and more. Instead of buying an extremely expensive Synology server, I went an entirely different route and built my own storage server for a fraction of...