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- 31CMR vs SMR Hard Drives Explained (and Why It Matters for NAS)CMR vs SMR explained: the difference between the two recording methods, why SMR is risky for NAS/RAID rebuilds, and how to identify CMR drives.StorageJul 1, 2026 · 5 min
- 32Hard Drive vs SSD for a NAS: Which Should You Use?Hard drive vs SSD for a NAS: cost per TB, speed, noise and power compared, plus when an all-flash NAS or SSD cache is worth it.StorageJul 1, 2026 · 5 min
- 33How to Set Up Home Assistant on a NAS or Home ServerHow to set up Home Assistant on a NAS: container vs HAOS VM install methods compared, what works best, and how to get your smart home started.Self-HostingJul 1, 2026 · 5 min
- 34How to Set Up Pi-hole for Network-Wide Ad BlockingHow to set up Pi-hole for network-wide ad blocking. Run it in Docker on your NAS, point your router's DNS at it, and block ads on every device.Self-HostingJul 1, 2026 · 5 min
- 35How to Set Up Vaultwarden with Docker (Self-Hosted Bitwarden)How to set up Vaultwarden with Docker: a lightweight, self-hosted, Bitwarden-compatible password manager on your own NAS. Step-by-step 2026 guide.Self-HostingJul 1, 2026 · 5 min
- 36Jellyfin vs Plex: Which Media Server Should You Choose in 2026?Jellyfin vs Plex in 2026: cost, hardware transcoding, apps, privacy and ease of use compared. Which self-hosted media server is right for you?Self-HostingJul 1, 2026 · 4 min