I've largely been part of the vocal majority recommending against using Microsoft's Windows OS for network-attached storage ...

Each software has strengths and weaknesses, so pick the best NAS software that works for you. Which do you think is the best NAS software? Let me know in the comments below.

It runs on a dual-core Ryzen R1600 and that has kept the software smooth throughout my experience. However, it does lack an integrated GPU, which rules out a niche NAS use case: hardware Plex ...