The USB 3.0 ports can deliver better performance than USB 2.0 ports. Most routers struggle to power large, power-hungry HDDs ...

If you insist on using your router's USB port, there are two important precautions to follow. First, only use it for non-critical files. Don't share or transfer anything sensitive through the port.

I've previously considered buying a NAS but never gotten round to it, especially since units with more than 2 bays seem pretty expensive across the board, and I will probably need more than that in ...