My NAS got simpler when I stopped overthinking whether to use SMB or NFS
I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always happy to talk about. Using dedicated apps or a web UI isn't always ideal, so I had to find ways to make things accessible on any device without too much setup. There's plenty of debate to be had about whether SMB or NFS is the better file sharing protocol, with benefits and downsides to both.
- ▪I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always happy to talk about.
- ▪Using dedicated apps or a web UI isn't always ideal, so I had to find ways to make things accessible on any device without too much setup.
- ▪There's plenty of debate to be had about whether SMB or NFS is the better file sharing protocol, with benefits and downsides to both.
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