When it comes to storing those Megabytes, Gigabytes and Terabytes, there are several options to choose from. There are online storage solutions and hardware storage solutions. If you are a mobile person and want to access your data from everywhere, you may want to consider an online backup solution. If you have too many gigabytes saved up to store in an online backup service, you may want to consider a hardware storage solution for your backup needs.
Of course, there are many hardware storage options available. You can choose to backup your files over your network using a NAS, or network-attached storage, device. You can choose to store your files on an external hard drive. We cannot forget the old CD’s and DVD backup option either. Most people have too many gigabytes on their hard drives to bother with the latter option. There are some flash or thumb drives that have more storage space than a DVD and they fit in your pocket or on your keychain.
Here are our Recommended Network Attached Storage devices
Take your data with you wherever you go while keeping it safe at home with the LinkStation Pro from Buffalo. The LinkStation Pro is designed to store and share data, music, pictures and video. Easy web access lets you log in remotely while on vacation or a business trip. Buffalo has their own Web Access portal so you do not have to go with a third party provider. The LinkStation Pro comes with Memeo AutoBackup. This innovative software package makes choosing which files and directories to protect simple. Select file types across folders or the entire drive or you can do a one-click complete back-up. This Digital Living Network Alliance certified product is designed to work with other DLNA products. This makes it easy to stream media to your computer or your home theater system. The LinkStation Pro will be the cornerstone of your Digital Home. Port RJ-45: 1 x 10/100/1000M Port USB: 1 x USB2.0 HDD Interface: 1 x SATA Supported Protocols: TCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, AFP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/FTPS, NFS, NTP Operating System: Windows 7 32/64bit, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Mac OS 10.3.9 or later Power: AC100-240V 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: Average 17 W (with no USB devices connected) Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab Dimensions: 1.78"" x 6.89"" x 6.15""
