

If you’re creating content you probably have this problem to the 10th power. movs, we all have a stock pile of files sitting somewhere.

Industry experts say that we reached 64.2 zettabytes of data created, captured, copied, and consumed globally in 2020, and we’re set to reach more than 180 zettabytes in 2025. No matter how much storage there is, though, we-I know I am not alone-have been generating content to fill the space. As hardware and software have advanced, 5MB of data has gone from taking up a room and weighing a literal ton to being orders of magnitude more compact than what you would find on a typical smartphone. The modern computer has been in existence for decades. And read on to learn how Backblazer James Flores uses a NAS to manage media files as a professional filmmaker. Check out Part One where Backblazer Vinodh Subramanian walks through how he set up a NAS system at home to manage files and back up devices. This post is the second in a two-part series about sharing practical NAS tips and tricks to help readers with their own home or office NAS setups.
