I was invited to test out the recently announced beta of HexOS, a NAS operating system that's attempting to shake up the home server market with simplicity built on a modern, solid foundation. Here's what I think about it.
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00:00 - What is HexOS?
01:35 - It is a Beta
01:56 - Installing HexOS
02:54 - Claiming your server
03:50 - Hardware detection
04:36 - Application & capabilities
05:15 - Virtualization
06:10 - Storage pools
07:27 - Finishing setup
08:40 - Welcome to HexOS
08:56 - Dashboard
09:54 - Network Settings
10:41 - Storage
11:40 - UI Settings
12:20 - Expanding your pool
13:11 - Installing Apps
15:07 - It's still TrueNAS
16:04 - Installing other applications
18:32 - It's more than just FOLDERS
19:10 - Public shares
20:06 - Managing users & shares
22:44 - Additional settings
23:30 - The future of HexOS?
26:51 - Who is this for?
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