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SMB security changes in Windows 11 might affect your NAS, too
WINDOWS 11
By Mary Branscombe
It’s going to get harder and harder to connect to your NAS as a guest with SMB. That’s a good thing for security, but it could be a problem if your hardware is older.
The Server Message Block (SMB) network file-sharing protocol lets Windows applications read and write files stored on servers in your network, including Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems. SMB underpins a lot of Windows network technologies, such as Storage Spaces Direct and even network printing. The print spooler is essentially just a file, after all.
Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (20.35.0, 2023-08-28).