Home NAS Setup

So, what exactly is a network storage server (NAS) and can you use a Windows tablet for it? NAS stands for Network Attached Storage and it’s essentially a device that’s connected to your network for the purpose of storing files and allowing other devices to access those files.

We’re here to tell you that it doesn't require the expensive and bulky dedicated hardware that you think it does. And you absolutely can use a Windows tablet as a NAS.

In this guide, we’ll go over how a Windows 11 tablet can function as a lightweight NAS server for home use, what hardware makes this possible, and what kinds of tasks it can realistically handle.