I stopped mounting every NAS folder and started using browser access, direct links, and shares only where they actually made ...

Microsoft wants you to use the cloud, but there are a lot of good options — including trusty old network file sharing and a little-known modern Windows feature. Remember the HomeGroup on Windows 7?

Jack Wallen guides you toward better storage by creating a network share in openmediavault. The openmediavault platform is an outstanding option for deploying network attached storage to your network.