Hard Drives & NAS

NAS vs Cloud Storage for Data Backup: Pros & Cons in 2025

Backing up your data is an important step to ensure you don’t lose irreplaceable files, such as pictures or home videos. Of course, you could choose from the best online backup services and be just fine. However, if you don’t want to rely on third-party services to handle your data, consider using a NAS. In...

By Jason Stagnitto — 22 Feb'17 Last Updated: 12 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

What Is Synology Cloud Station & Alternatives to Sync & Back Up Your NAS in 2025

Longtime users of Synology NAS devices are likely familiar with the Synology Cloud Station server. After installing this program on your devices, you were able to connect to your NAS without needing to be on your network. In other words, the Cloud Station turned your NAS into a personal cloud server.  The Cloud Station server...

By Jason Stagnitto — 17 Dec'12 Last Updated: 01 Mar'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski