Still paying for cloud storage? This NAS deal will make you reconsider

UGREEN's DH2300 is a 2-bay NAS currently discounted from $219 to $175 on Amazon.

The DH2300 uses 3.5-inch hard drives and supports running containers such as Plex for media streaming.

Its software includes AI-assisted photo management and offers Gigabit Ethernet, USB-A/USB-C, and HDMI connectivity.

The author recommends the DH2300 as an easy-to-use starter NAS and a local alternative to cloud storage.