Key insights

• 📰 Viral trend of snatch and smash debunked as a publicity stunt for iCloud and Google One
• 🔍 Introducing an affordable NAS device as a cost-effective alternative to cloud storage
• 💾 Efficient data backup with the friendly elec CM 3588 NAS kit
• ⚙️ Super Micro offers high-performance servers for AI and machine learning workloads
• 💰 $35 NAS kit with multiple ports and slots
• 🔩 Modularity and potential future upgrades
• 🔒 Selecting reliable and cost-effective 4TB MP34 drives with a 5-year warranty for NAS configuration
• 🔄 Follow the 321 rule for data backup: three copies of data on two types of media with one off-site

Q&A

• What recommendation is made for a cost-effective NAS and what sponsor's product is endorsed?

  A recommendation is made for a cost-effective Linus-sized NAS that can scale up to 32 terabytes of storage, contrasting the value with major cloud providers' storage plans. Additionally, a sponsor endorsement is given for pedis scale storage servers designed for data-intensive workloads.

• What are the functions and limitations of the NAS mentioned in the video?

  The NAS can sync a photo library to various storage solutions for $5, handle Plex streaming at 1080p but struggles with 4K, function as an external hard drive, and undergo testing for video editing performance.

• What are the key steps in setting up a NAS following the 321 rule using open media Vault for an Arm-based project?

  To set up a NAS following the 321 rule, three copies of data on two types of media with one off-site are maintained using open media Vault for an Arm-based project. RAID 5 is configured for data protection and capacity, SMB is enabled for file sharing, and high data transfer rates are achieved. Additionally, silent operation with no fans is achieved, and there is an option to add plugins for additional functionality.

• How is a power-efficient solid-state NAS for conventional hard drives set up?

  A power-efficient solid-state NAS for conventional hard drives is set up using PCIe lanes and reliable SSDs, offering flexibility for various NAS duties and data protection. It supports up to 20 conventional hard drives or a tiny power-efficient solid-state NAS, providing flexibility to choose lower capacity drives, run them in a mirror for redundancy, and expand later.

• What are the features and benefits of the $35 NAS kit?

  The $35 NAS kit comes with multiple ports and slots, allowing for modularity and potential future upgrades. It also offers options to upgrade memory and onboard storage, providing solid value for its price. Additionally, it has expansion options with PCIe slots.

• What is the alternative to expensive cloud storage introduced in the video?

  The video introduces an affordable network-attached storage (NAS) device as a cost-effective alternative to expensive cloud storage, promising efficient data backup.

• What is the viral trend of snatch and smash debunked as?

  The viral trend of snatch and smash is debunked as a publicity stunt for iCloud and Google One.

• 00:01 The viral trend of snatch and smash, supposedly showing an elderly man smashing a phone as a publicity stunt, is debunked. The Tech Tip minute introduces an affordable network-attached storage (NAS) device as an alternative to expensive cloud storage, promising efficient data backup. Super Micro offers high-performance servers for AI and machine learning workloads.
• 02:02 A $35 NAS kit comes with numerous ports and slots, allows for modularity and potential future upgrades, and can be upgraded to include more memory and onboard storage for a solid value. The PCIe slots offer interesting expansion options.
• 04:03 Setting up a tiny, power-efficient solid-state NAS for conventional hard drives using PCIe lanes and reliable SSDs, offering flexibility for various NAS duties and data protection.
• 05:56 Setting up a Nas with three copies of data on two types of media following the 321 rule using open media Vault for an Arm-based project. Enabling SMB for file sharing and achieving high data transfer rates. Silent operation with no fans.
• 07:55 A photo library can be synced to various storage solutions with PhotoSync for $5, and the NAS can handle Plex streaming at 1080p but struggles with 4K. It can also function as an external hard drive, and video editing performance will be tested.
• 09:50 A recommendation for a cost-effective Linus-sized NAS that can scale up to 32 terabytes of storage, contrasting the value with major cloud providers' storage plans. Also, a sponsor's pedis scale storage servers are endorsed.