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- 07SMB vs NFS on a NAS: Which Protocol Should You Use?SMB vs NFS (Samba vs NFS) on a NAS: speed, security, identity and compatibility compared — SMB for people, NFS for machines.HomelabSep 12, 2026 · 5 min
- 08How to Replace a Failed NAS Drive and Survive the RebuildReplace a failed NAS drive safely: verify backups, find the disk by serial, pick a CMR replacement, survive the rebuild and run a scrub.StorageSep 9, 2026 · 5 min
- 09How to Access Jellyfin Remotely Without Exposing ItAccess Jellyfin remotely without exposing your server: Tailscale, a reverse proxy with HTTPS or Cloudflare Tunnel — and which to avoid for video.Self-HostingSep 6, 2026 · 5 min
- 10SMART Attributes That Actually Predict NAS Drive FailureWhich SMART attributes predict hard drive failure — 5, 187, 188, 197 and 198 — which ones people misread, and how to schedule tests on a NAS.StorageSep 3, 2026 · 5 min
- 11How to Size a UPS for Your NAS (and Set Up Safe Shutdown)Size a UPS for a NAS from measured watts, pick a line-interactive unit and set up automatic safe shutdown with DSM, QTS, TrueNAS or NUT.HomelabAug 31, 2026 · 5 min
- 12How to Protect a NAS From Ransomware: 12 Practical ControlsProtect a NAS from ransomware with 12 practical controls: no exposed admin ports, MFA, patching, least privilege, snapshots and isolated backups.BackupAug 14, 2026 · 5 min