After moving to a NAS, I can't go back to cloud storage for anything important
The article discusses the author's transition from cloud storage to a Network Attached Storage (NAS) system. It highlights the significant speed advantages of using a NAS for file access compared to cloud services. The author emphasizes how this change has transformed their daily workflow and productivity.
- ▪The author uses an old desktop running TrueNAS with a RAIDZ2 pool for their NAS setup.
- ▪They have experienced a noticeable increase in speed and efficiency when accessing files locally versus through cloud storage.
- ▪The transition to a NAS has made everyday tasks like saving files and opening directories much faster.
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