Review Geek - The Best Reasons to Own a NAS Device

June 14, 2022

Maybe you’ve heard of NAS devices, the small boxes that connect hard drives with your router. People often think that NAS devices are just glorified hard drives—that’s only somewhat true. Yeah, they’re great for wirelessly backing up or retrieving data, but they also unlock a ton of amazing functionality for movie snobs, computer geeks, gamers, and small businesses.

There are so many amazing reasons to own a NAS device, and unfortunately, we can’t fit everything in an email. Check our top story for more!

Other Highlights:

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• Fiat is testing a road that wirelessly charges EVs as you drive.
• Amazon will finally deliver packages with drones later this year.
• … and more!

-Andrew

A dedicated NAS device is sort of like a cloud server for your home—it lets you back up and access data through the internet. But NAS devices are more than just glorified hard drives. With minimal effort, they unlock a world of functionality for computer nerds, movie snobs, music fans, or even small businesses. Read More »

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That’s why we like this ipega four-port charging. It connects to your Switch dock’s USB port and wraps around the front. Slap in your Joy-Cons and a handy LED indicator lets you know the controller is charging. No need for additional plugs, and it takes minimal space. Best of all, it’s not that expensive. Just what the Doctor Mario ordered.

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