Network Attached Storage devices are also known as NAS devices and NAS drives. They are mainly used to backup your files to a central external hard drive so if you have multiple PC’s the files can still be accessed directly instead of having multiple copies of each file stored on each PC. This prevents you from getting into document synchronization hell. But NAS drives are so much more than an external hard drive; it is where you and your family can share files like pictures, music, documents etc.
The flexibility of some of these NAS devices have the ability to increase storage capacity by adding additional hard drives as well as decrease the risk of losing all your precious files if the hard drive in the NAS device fails. These are available on the market now but can come at a price though. Personally I use a single drive solution and use online backup to store my valuable pics and documents but that’s not to say the option is not there for individuals and businesses to pay a bit more to get RAID capable Network Attached Storage Devices. More and more small to medium sized businesses are buying these instead of buying expensive servers and having to configure them as file servers. Some NAS devices are capable of being print servers as well but the majority of them need to be connected directly to the printer, so please ensure you read the tech specs first before buying.
For those individuals or businesses that need a bit more from a standard NAS drive there are ones that have more features and richer functionality. Some are capable of joining AD domains, some are capable of streaming films to DNLA compliant devices, therefore capable of wirelessly streaming your films to devices like PS3 and Xbox’s.
By: Jon William Jones
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November 20th, 2009
With the internet continuously expanding, every day there are more and more work at home computer based businesses to choose from. There are several advantages to being able to work from your home and it allows you to do what you have always wanted to do. Here are 5 work at home computer based businesses to consider.
1. Affiliate marketing
Affiliate marketing has great potential because there are so many businesses and companies online that offer affiliate programs. What affiliate marketing entails is you selling someone else’s products. For every sale that you make, you earn a certain commission. Because there are so many programs to choose from, it is vital that you select one with a high commission rate so that your efforts are properly rewarded.
2. eBay
eBay is a work at home business that has just recently taken off. There are a number of ways you can turn eBay into an actual business. First, you would be surprised at how much of your “junk” is treasure to someone else. Gathering things from your house can make you a great deal of money. The main way people turn eBay into an actual business is by purchasing a hot item that may run out, such as PS3 or XBOX 360, and turning around and selling it for more than you purchased it for.
3. Article writing
There is constant demand on the internet for fresh and enticing content. Regardless of what business or company you may have, content is something every site needs. The problem is many people cannot write sufficiently, which leads to you. As long as you can properly research topics and write sufficiently, you can make a great business out of writing articles.
4. Freelance
The internet is great for freelance work because there are so many opportunities to choose from. Whether you want to write articles for people, be a graphic designer, or be an editor, there are a number of professions to choose from. And you will always have work because the internet is growing at an incredible rate.
5. Start a web site
The ultimate work at home computer based business is creating your own web site. To do this successfully, it is best to start something with high demand but minimal competition. If you start a web site within an industry that has thousands of competitors, it is going to be extremely difficult to have success. Starting your own web site also allows you to get into article writing, affiliate marketing, and many more business ventures.
The internet is full of opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to work for themselves. The five work at home computer based businesses listed here have great potential and can ultimately turn your life around for the better.
By: Damon Jennings
