Network-attached storage is the most versatile way to store data, but that's just one of the many benefits of a NAS device.

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

PCWorld explores five external storage solutions for laptops, including USB drives, SD cards, external SSDs, NAS devices, and cloud storage services. These alternatives matter for users whose laptops ...