I built a NAS, a network attached storage device out of a base model M4 Mac mini. I use it for Plex, I use it as centralized storage, I use it for time machine backups and its faster and better than my Synology NAS in every single way.
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The Minimate Mac mini SSD: https://amzn.to/4jQcZRX
Zike Drive: https://bit.ly/4iBKwOh (20% off code SDW666)
my keyboard: https://amzn.to/3QcEl78
my 10g network switch: https://amzn.to/4hKiuQq
The M4 Mac mini: https://amzn.to/4gV4C5s
Amazon Thunderbolt Hub: https://amzn.to/3DkJR4Z
Orico Hub with SSD: https://amzn.to/3W6ykMR
Orico dual NVMe Drive hub: https://amzn.to/3DvusPd
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