A practical rethink of home file servers
The current uses a running with three external USB drives attached. That setup feels risky because the depends on several USB-connected drives. has also not been enjoyable to use.
There used to be time to tinker and fix things, but with two children now, convenience matters more than hands-on setup work. With memory and prices much higher, the main question is what people are using for home s today.
Key points
- The current setup is a , , and three USB drives.
- Several USB drives on a small server can feel fragile for important .
- Less free time makes convenience and low more valuable.
- Higher memory and prices make upgrades harder to choose.
- owners should decide separately where important files should live.