Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. Covered sleds don't really matter in a SOHO environment, but they can be a welcome security feature if you have curious pets or toddlers in the house. The Synology DiskStation DS414slim ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) also covers its drive sleds, while the Asustor AS-202TE ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), the QNAP TS-251, and the Seagate NAS 2-Bay ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) have them exposed for easier access. A swinging door protects the drive sleds, but since this is a home NAS, there aren't any keyed locks on the sleds themselves. The ReadyNAS 202's ($254.09 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) black metal and plastic body measures 5.6 by 4 by 8.7 inches (HWD) and weighs about 4.5 pounds, and like the QNAP TS-251 ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), it's sold without any hard drives included. As such, it is our Editors' Choice for consumer/SOHO NAS devices. The ReadyNAS 202 represents a good combination of convenience, speed, and value. It also lets you set up a personal cloud, so you can access your files over the Internet from apps for Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, as well as using a browser on your PC. It's capable of speedy file transfers, and it's certainly powerful enough to stream your music and videos. The Netgear ReadyNAS 202 ($298.99) is an economical, two-bay, network-attached storage (NAS) device that provides file sharing and backups over your home network. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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