The Synology Beestation BST170-8T NAS Coming Soon The range of solutions on offer from Synology, arguably the most popular brand in the world of Network Attached Storage (NAS), is pretty diverse. Though the brand has been rather restrained in recent years in terms of its consumer hardware, they are still one of the most well-regarded […]
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Local AI and NAS – The Good, the Bad and the Future
The Pros and Cons of AI Use in Your NAS In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as transformative technologies across various industries. Their ability to process vast amounts of data, automate complex tasks, and provide intuitive user interactions has made them invaluable in applications ranging from customer service […]
TerraMaster seem to have comparable solution in the works.. I'm intrigued by it, but not enough to jump ship yet! https://www.terra-master.com/us/centra [REPLY]
Patriot PSD416G26662S (16GB) works on DS920+ DSM 7.2.2-72806 Update 2 No warning [REPLY]
There is a typo in the specs. It's 4 cores Zen5 and 8 cores Zen5c, not Zen4 as incorrectly listed in the table (but then corrected in the main body text). [REPLY]
Too bad the CPU doesn't support pcei 5.0. The Samsung 990 Evo Plus supports PCIe 5.0 x2. So with lanes so constrained on this board you get theoritically [REPLY]
After weeks of testing: HANDS OFF, if you plan to use it in a Windows environment! Active Directory integration is a joke - it imports alls users wi [REPLY]
I was only commenrting recently that there's been little modern alternative to the old HP microserver gen8 (and still not at the price that thing went for! [REPLY]
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Comprei e a internet não passa de 100mbps! Alguém pode me ajudar? Tanto no computador, como no celular.. não passa de 100mbps com esse adaptador wl-nwu [REPLY]
Salut j'ai acheté le D-Link DWR 2101 mais lorsque j'incère la SIM il n'y a pas de réseau je suis dans un pays de l'Afrique le TOGO ma question est : est [REPLY]
Please learn the difference between the word "it's" and the word "its." Spelling matters. [REPLY]
How are you providing power to the Raspberry Pis USB-C using the barrel jacks from the DC PDU Lite? [REPLY]
I'm in Auckland, New Zealand. Based on YouTube reviews, I went out and picked up a TS-462 yesterday (31 Dec 2024), planning to upgrade with some old la [REPLY]
Noticed that the SSD shows up as /dev/sdza. Shouldn't it be /dev/nvme0? Does this mean there's some incompatibility with the SSD? I'm asking because I have [REPLY]
Hi Robbie. I noticed that the url in the article to `jellyfish-55-mbps-hd-h264.mkv` file links to `jellyfish-50-mbps-hd-hevc.mkv` file in Google Drive. [REPLY]
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TUC-ET2G (Type-C) dont work on my qnap TS-251+ [REPLY]
Hello, I think this method of replacing the hard drive does not work. I did everything according to this instruction, but an error message appeared - Stora [REPLY]
servershop24 has listed 28tb seagate as well, please add it to the article. personally, i'm waiting for 30-32tb seagate which by current pricing, shouldn't [REPLY]
I have tested the F8 SSD Plus on a Mac Studio – and was completely disappointed. When using it with large numbers of small files or using it together wit [REPLY]
Under the "PROs of the CWWK Q670 v.2 NAS Motherboard", the link in "Very well priced at just over $200+" links to the older model with SATA ports, not the [REPLY]
N305 6-Bay 10GbE NAS Motherboard Review – BUDGET BRILLIANT DIY NAS BUILD?
The N305 M-ITX NAS Motherboard with 10GbE – Should You Buy It? If you’re considering a custom NAS or server build, the N305 M-ITX NAS Motherboard with 10GbE offers an enticing mix of performance, power efficiency, and networking prowess. Designed with modern demands in mind, it combines Intel’s Alder Lake-N processors with a robust set […]
Recommended ATX Motherboards for DIY NAS Builds
Six ATX/MATX/EATX Motherboards for Your BYO NAS Build Building your own NAS (Network Attached Storage) offers unparalleled control over your storage solution, but choosing the right motherboard is crucial. While ITX motherboards are commonly used for compact builds, ATX motherboards excel in scalability and performance. This guide explores six top ATX motherboards suitable for DIY […]
Topton N100 10GbE NAS Motherboard Review (MW-N100-NAS)
Topton MW-N100-NAS ITX DiY NAS Board Review The Topton MW-N100-NAS motherboard is a budget-friendly ITX solution aimed at users seeking a compact and low-power network-attached storage (NAS) setup. Priced at around $139 for the motherboard and CPU alone, or $183.88 with an 8GB DDR5 SODIMM and a 128GB SSD, this board is built around the […]
NAS Hard Drive Black Friday 2024 (Real) DEALS
The Best ‘Price per TB’ NAS HDD Deals of Black Friday 2024 This Black Friday brings a range of exceptional deals on NAS hard drives, offering substantial discounts for those looking to upgrade or expand their storage solutions. Whether you’re building a new NAS setup or adding capacity to an existing one, these discounts on […]
Black Friday 2024 – Data Storage Deals from Synology, QNAP, WD, Seagate, UniFi, Terramaster and More
Black Friday 2024 – Deals in Storage and Networking Black Friday 2024 – For both home and business users, this event is a prime opportunity to upgrade or enhance their data storage setup. It’s no surprise that many leading data storage and network technology providers join in on this annual mega sale. Unlike traditional Black […]
Terramaster T9-500 Pro NAS Review – Should You Buy?
Terramaster T9-500 Pro NAS Review The Terramaster T9-500 Pro is the latest NAS solution from Terramaster, aimed at small to medium-sized businesses and content creators who need robust storage solutions. This 9-bay desktop NAS offers a variety of features including dual 10GbE ports, support for high-capacity SATA drives, and powerful performance through its Intel Core […]
Best Cheap NAS of the Year
The Best Budget Friend / Low-Price NAS Drives It’s remarkable how much the range and affordability of private server devices have expanded in recent years, making them accessible even to budget-conscious users. In 2024, it’s hard to believe that you can now get a NAS device from major brands for as low as $99, brand […]
QNAP vs UniFi UNAS Pro NAS Comparison
QNAP vs UniFi NAS: Home and Business NAS Comparison UPDATE – The UniFi UNAS Pro NAS is now available and can be found HERE In the realm of Network Attached Storage (NAS), QNAP has long been a dominant player, known for its extensive range of high-performance NAS solutions and rich software ecosystem. On the other […]
Synology vs UniFi UNAS Pro – BIG NAS COMPARISON
Synology vs UniFi NAS Comparison UPDATE – The UniFi UNAS Pro NAS is now available and can be found HERE In the world of Network Attached Storage (NAS), Synology has been a dominant player for over two decades, recognized for its extensive range of products, robust features, and seamless user experience. UniFi, by contrast, is […]
New Synology BST170-8T Intel Powered NAS Revealed
New Synology BeeStation BST170 Model with Intel x86 Architecture Leaked For those that have been a pinch concerned fo late that Synology was starting to move out of the Intel-powered home NAS market, there has seemingly been something of a flicker of good news appearing inadvertently on the official Synology Download pages. Eagle-eyed Reddit User […]
PLEX TEST FILES – Video Files to Test Your Plex Media Server NAS
Recommended Files to Test Your Plex Media Server NAS If you are considering buying/building your own Plex Media server (or even want to test the capabilities of your existing Plex server), then you may have discovered that it is actually a lot harder to bench-test your multimedia system than it should be. Notwithstanding the fact […]
Aoostar TB4S-OC Review
Aoostar TB4S-OC NVMe USB4 and Oculink DAS Review As much as I love to talk about network attached storage (NAS), I would be lying if I said I didn’t have a soft spot for direct attached storage (DAS – also referred to as locally accessed storage). Even though traditional NAS has been around now for […]
Synology DSM 6.2 End Of Life – What To Do, What You Lose and Should You Care?
Synology Ending Support for DSM 6.2: Key Dates, Announcements, and What It Means for You Synology officially announced the end of support for its DiskStation Manager (DSM) 6.2 in late 2023, with the final termination of updates taking effect on October 1, 2024. This marked the conclusion of DSM 6.2’s extended support period, which had […]
UnifyDrive UT2 Mobile NAS Drive Review
UnifyDrive UT2 Portable NAS Review The UnifyDrive UT2 Portable NAS is an exciting new entry in the world of portable storage, offering a solution that many tech enthusiasts and professionals have longed for but haven’t seen before—an entirely portable NAS that fits right in your bag. Set to launch on Kickstarter (Now LIVE here), the […]
GL.iNet Puli AX Mobile Router Review – Have I Found the PERFECT Mobile Router?
GL.iNet Puli AX Mobile Router Review After five years of searching for the perfect mobile router, I have finally found a device that meets all my needs—the GL.iNet Puli AX Mobile Router. As someone who relies heavily on mobile routers over traditional desktop and broadband routers, I have been on a continuous quest for a […]
Minisforum @ IFA2024 – UH-325 PRO, AtomMan X7 Pt, R3GAF OCuLink eGPU, DEG1 eGPU, S100…As NAS?
Minisforum Reveals so, SO Many New Systems at IFA 2024 At IFA 2024, Minisforum showcased a range of innovative mini-PC solutions and OCuLink-enabled expansion options, aimed at professionals seeking high-performance, compact computing systems. Minisforum has been steadily making waves in the mini-PC market by delivering a combination of powerful processors, energy-efficient designs, and versatile expansion […]
The UGREEN iDX6012 6-Bay NAS – New AI NAS Revealed
New AI Powered NAS from UGREEN for 2025 – The iDX6012 NAS After making quite a splash with their NASync series of devices in the first half of 2024, it doesn’t look like UGREEN are planning on slowly down its expansion into private server solutions, with the reveal of a new 6-Bay iDX6012 NAS device […]
How to Add Video Station and HEVC Support Back to Synology DSM 7.2.2
How to Restore Video Station and HEVC Support on DSM 7.2.2 The latest Synology DSM 7.2.2 update has removed Video Station and transcoding features, causing a stir among users who rely on their Synology NAS for multimedia playback. Without these features, streaming high-quality videos, especially those in HEVC (H.265) format, has become challenging. However, there […]
Synology DSM 7.2.2 and Killing Off Video Station / HEVC Support Server Side
Synology EOL Video Station in the DSM 7.2.2. Update – Why, How, When and Should You Care? I generally don’t make a big song and dance whenever Synology’s more incremental software updates arrive. If you really get into the statistics of the matter, Synology rolls out numerous smaller updates throughout the year to their popular […]
Synology 2025 NAS – Confirmed Releases, Rumours & Predictions
EVERYTHING We Know About Synology NAS Hardware and Software for 2024-2025 Synology has always been the ‘Apple’ of the NAS industry, approaching the launch of their newest hardware/software releases with a sense of gravitas and importance (global launch events, hosted digital streams, etc) that is only matched by the sheer blanket of secrecy they maintain […]
Hard Drive Noise – Audio/Video Guide to How Loud Different HDDs Are
How Noisy Are Seagate, WD and Synology Hard Drives? If you have ever been in close proximity to any modern large-capacity hard drive, you will be well aware that despite their attractive high capacity, that they generate a fair amount of ambient noise. Hard drives have changed substantially over the last decade or more and […]
Buying a NAS for Plex Media Server – The Things First Time Buyers Get Wrong
NAS for Plex Media Server – The Mistakes People ALWAYS Make! If you have decided to invest in a network-attached storage device to host your Plex media server, then congratulations, you are close to owning one of the easiest and most user-friendly multimedia home server options out there with a GUI and features that rival […]
The Lowest Priced NAS (in $, £ and €) to Run 24×7
What NAS is the Cheapest to Run 24×7? Have you SEEN how much electricity costs these days? Because of any one of about a hundred different global factors (local conflict, slow renewable energy uptake, monopolizing energy companies with powerful lobbying – take your pick!) most of us in 2024 have seen increases in energy costs. […]
Minisforum MS-01 6x M.2 Upgrade Card Early Prototype Review
The 6x M.2 NVMe SSD Card Upgrade Card for the Minisforum MS-01 Workstation Review The Minisforum MS-01 is celebrated for its compact design and robust performance capabilities, featuring a 13th generation Intel CPU, DDR5 memory, and dual 10G Ethernet ports. Despite these powerful specifications, users found the device’s storage capabilities limited due to its three […]
The IOCREST M.2 to 10GbE Adapter – Review and Testing
IOCREST M.2 to 10GbE Adapter – Review and NAS Testing Now that 10Gb Ethernet network hardware is becoming increasingly affordable for even domestic home users, the demand is now there for many to want to scale up even the most modest server towards gigabyte network speeds! Let’s be honest, now that gigabit internet speeds are […]
Synology DS1825+ NAS Leaked
A New Synology 8-Bay NAS Has Been Leaked Online Synology has been incredibly enterprise-focused in recent months (the last 12 or so to be specific) and although we have seen a couple of home/enthusiast systems in the Beestation BSM and DS224+ DSM system, the bulk of their hardware/software reveals have been heavily skewed towards enterprise […]
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