Create a Private Family Cloud with a Home NAS – From Setup to Smart Usage

In today’s world where digital files are everywhere, finding a safe and organized way to store photos, videos, and documents is essential. The answer? A NAS (Network Attached Storage). Especially with devices like Synology NAS, you can connect it to your home internet and create a secure, private cloud storage space for the whole family. All your data stays in your home, yet it’s accessible from anywhere, anytime. In this post, we’ll walk you through how to connect a NAS to your home internet and turn it into a shared storage hub just for your family. From account setup to backup, sharing, and security, we’ve covered every important step to help you get started.       1. What Is a NAS? A NAS is a "network-attached storage" device that connects to your home router and acts as a shared drive for all users on the network. Unlike regular external hard drives, NAS units run their own operating systems (such as Synology’s DSM), allowing them to function a...