A network-attached storage (NAS) is supposed to give you an alternative to cloud storage — one that’s safer, more private, and free from monthly subscriptions. A lot of home users may still consider those strange black boxes nerd territory, but Synology wanted to make the transition easier for Google Drive users. Its own alternative, deceptively named Synology Drive, is made to offer Google Drive-like storage.
While it sounds compelling in theory and is genuinely useful in many cases, Synology’s solution didn’t feel quite there when I switched over. Google has mastered the art of making things seamless — something I sorely missed on my NAS.
