So consider a powerline network adapter, or move the PC to a place you can run a cable.
Just use gigabit networking. You are looking ~4h/TB give or take depending on a few factors.
Yes. Always protect your investment against earthquakes by placing them in a place from which they can not easily fall.
Depends on the media. High motion live action is going to require a higher bit rate than low motion animation.
Buy server, sell drives, steal underpants, profit!
I finally found a place that I can stream a rarer show that I have been wanting a copy of, but every tool I have tried to download the episodes with has failed.
Does anyone know of a way/tool to download from cwtv.com?
Most external 2.5" drives do not have sata connections. Only the 3.5" drives are a reasonable safe bet, and it's still not a sure thing. Best to look up the drive before purchasing.
Yes. Be sure to mark the drive as bad so it does not get reused.