Can you use a NAS drive in a normal PC?

Yes, you could plug just about any type of specific-use optimized drive in your system and as long as your interfaces and minimum requirements line up, it will technically work. A NAS drive connects in the same way a standard desktop drive would.

Can I use my NAS as an external hard drive?

No. A NAS would have to be accessed on the network. Its a PC running on an OS and can’t be accessed via USB.

Are NAS drives good for backup?

But a NAS isn’t an ideal backup device. Using RAID 1, a NAS can mirror two hard drives in one box, but you can still fall victim to the mirroring problem. And if it’s stolen or blows up you have lost both backups at once.

Do I really need a NAS drive?

However, in today’s multi-device per person environment, a NAS device is ABSOLUTELY A MUST! NAS devices often have redundancy and allows for a second copy of your data to be made in case a hard disk fails – something that does not happen with single drive external hard drives. A disaster-proof NAS is even better.

Can WD my book be used as NAS?

Western Digital’s My Book Live is a network attached storage (NAS) device that’s available in 1TB, 2TB or 3TB capacities and with a Gigabit Ethernet connection. It’s a simple device to use and while it offers plenty of storage space for your files, it also gives you an easy way to access them remotely.

How do I stream media from my NAS?

The most common way to stream content from NAS drive to a Smart TV is wirelessly. Both the NAS drive and Smart TV must be connected to the same wireless network usually created by a WiFi router. Most NAS drives don’t have Wireless LAN. Instead they come with one or two Giga Ethernet ports.

How long does a NAS hard drive last?

three to five years
They live an average of three to five years. The correlation here is all on the inside. Servers and hard drives both contain vital moving parts that make them susceptible to failure. These failures can be attributed to kinetic energy, lubrication issues, and general wear over time.