Stop Renting Hard Drive Space
Google charges $120/year for 2TB of storage. A 2TB hard drive costs $60 and lasts 5-10 years. Over 10 years, you'll pay Google $1,200 for storage that costs $60 to own. Let that sink in.
What We Install
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Synology or QNAP systems with 4TB-24TB capacity, accessible from anywhere
Automatic Backups
Set-and-forget syncing from all your devices—phones, tablets, computers
RAID Protection
Drive redundancy means one drive can fail without losing any data
Remote Access
Access your files from anywhere with encrypted connections
Media Server
Stream your movies, music, and photos to any device
File Sharing
Share files with family or coworkers without third-party services
The Cloud Storage Trap
Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, and OneDrive have convinced millions to pay forever for something they could own once:
| Service | Storage | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | 10-Year Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Drive | 2TB | $9.99 | $119.88 | $1,199 |
| Dropbox Plus | 2TB | $11.99 | $143.88 | $1,439 |
| iCloud+ | 2TB | $9.99 | $119.88 | $1,199 |
| OneDrive | 1TB | $6.99 | $83.88 | $839 |
| Your Own NAS | 4TB+ | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Families needing 5-10TB pay $50-100/month to cloud providers. That's $6,000-12,000 over 10 years for storage that could cost $1,000-2,000 to own permanently.
Privacy Issues with Cloud Storage
When your files live on Google, Dropbox, or iCloud servers, you don't control them—the companies do:
- They scan every file you upload - officially for CSAM, but algorithms see everything
- They train AI on your content - Google explicitly states this in their terms of service
- Employees can access your files - "for service improvement" or troubleshooting purposes
- Government requests are honored - warrants, subpoenas, and "national security" letters
- Terms can change anytime - you agreed to let them modify terms at will
- Data mining for advertising - analyzing your files to build ad profiles
With a NAS in your home, your files NEVER touch corporate servers. Nobody can scan them, train AI on them, or access them without physically entering your property. True privacy isn't a promise—it's an architectural guarantee.
What Happens When You Stop Paying?
Miss a cloud subscription payment and watch what happens:
- Instant access loss - Files become locked until you pay
- Deletion countdowns - Some services delete files after 30-90 days
- No downloads - Can't retrieve your own data without resubscribing
- Photos disappear - Years of family memories held hostage for $10/month
- Documents vanish - Important files, receipts, records all gone
Your owned NAS keeps working regardless of your financial situation. Job loss, emergency expenses, or just deciding cloud isn't worth it—your files remain accessible.
Our NAS Solutions & Savings
We install professional NAS systems that pay for themselves quickly:
| Capacity | Our System Cost | Cloud Cost (10 Years) | Your Savings | Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4TB | $800-1,200 | $2,400-3,600 | $1,600-2,400 | 40-60 months |
| 8TB | $1,200-2,000 | $6,000-12,000 | $4,800-10,000 | 24-40 months |
| 12TB+ | $2,000-4,000 | $7,200-18,000 | $5,200-14,000 | 20-33 months |
Benefits Beyond Cost
Owned storage provides advantages cloud services can't match:
- 10-100x faster speeds - Local network gigabit vs. slow upload/download
- Unlimited capacity - Add drives as needed, pay only hardware cost
- No file type restrictions - Store anything without format limits
- Version history you control - Keep as many versions as you want
- Works offline - Access files even without internet
- No bandwidth caps - ISP data limits don't affect local access
- Expandable - Start small, grow as needed
- Multiple users - Family members, employees—no per-user fees
Business Applications
NAS systems excel for Las Vegas businesses:
- Centralized file storage - All documents accessible company-wide
- Automatic backups - Every computer backs up nightly
- Version control - Track document changes, restore old versions
- Collaboration - Multiple users editing simultaneously
- Security camera storage - Combine surveillance with NAS
- Email backup - Archive all company communications
- Disaster recovery - Off-site replication between locations
Ready to stop renting hard drive space? Schedule a free consultation and we'll design a storage system that pays for itself while giving you complete control and privacy.