Aoostar WTR Pro NAS Review The Aoostar WTR Pro NAS is a 4-bay hybrid storage system that enters the market with a combination of affordability and power, targeting both enthusiasts and prosumers alike. With configurations featuring either the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U processor or the Intel N100, this NAS offers a substantial amount of power […]
Should You Buy the Jonsbo N5, N4, N3, or N2 for your NAS DiY Build? Building your NAS has certainly become more accessible in recent years, mainly due to the availability of NAS-specific components that take the guesswork out of setting up a private cloud or network server from scratch. However, when it comes to […]
I just got a a ds916 and would like to set up for mac timemachine. Is there a raid type where I can back up across different drives where if one driveHi. For the last 3/4 years l have used my wd my cloud home 4gb single bay device. I use it exclusively with Plex when away from home, so my needsHi,
I used to build my own NAS systems, operatiing with OpenMediaVault, just serving as NFS file server. very quietly operating in big tower Fractal Hello,
I bought the DVA1622 after watching your video about it.
Do you sometimes have a good guide for how to set up a safe connection to the Good afternoon!
I'm thinking about getting a 4bay Nas researched the idea for like 1wk now and is getting confusing.
I'm a 37 yr old man wI need to choose two ssd for the terramaster f4-424 max pci gen4*4 nose can you plase help meI watched your review of the Aoostar 4 bay NAS and while it is pretty much the right hardware I am looking for, I am not as enthusiastic about all theHello, I'm currently subscribed to your channel and have watched many videos around memory upgrades and m2 storage pools. I was wondering if you Hello - starting to spec out NAS devices for the above, really not interested in leveraging for video in the near to intermediate future. For now, I7/10 machine that can automatically create backups or ISO images for fast restores. I've used Veeam and I liked it, but I'm also considering Datto, Cl
UniFi Protect Adding ONVIF Camera Support Soon BIG UPDATE 16/9/24 – So, ONVIF is confirmed for version 5.0.21 (and later) coming very soon, no camera license needed (!!!!), cloud offsite backup and more. Official reveal covers it HERE Good news for anyone with an existing UniFi Protect surveillance setup, or even those considering migrating to […]
crazy that they remove H.265 from surveillance station. This means you can no longer use the motion detection which renderes surveillance station useless.
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This is me, hmm I’m going to merge these somehow.
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I have the flint 2, these are incredible! We have an RV and will be getting this model sometime next year. We’ll use your link;)
My only issue…I can
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Why are all the "deals" here showing "deals" the ended 1-2 YEARS ago?
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I would rather have had Synology kill Synology Office than to kill Video Station. Not that I want it to happen, but for office software I would rather use
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HOLAME PUEEN AYUDAR.. NECESITO RECUPERAR UNA CARPETA QUE ELIMINE POR ERROR DE UNA CARPETA COMPARTIDA EN RED
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Also the price of the Ryzen 7 is $389.00 only barebone which is a really good price
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Hi I am seeing that this NAS is able to run with up to 64GB not only 32GB as I can see in AOOSTAR website, could you maybe confirm?
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i just got the board but i cant seem to find any drivers, there was no cd in my package and on the offical page has only a Bios in it's bios/driver link. C
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First dibs on £661 retail for the DS925+ appearing within the next 10 days ? based on weird ebuyer basket shenanigans ?
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How does the Synology GridStation differ from RackStation? Another question, how does GridStation compare to DDN GridScaler and the HPE successor?
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Synology 720+ replaced fan with Noctua NF-A9 FLX. Worked for a short time, now has since completely stopped, NAS (DSM 6) reports fan has stopped working.
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JONSBO is kind of dated, while Fractal Design is poorly designed, namely with the drive backplane position.
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This post is kind of messy with al those #### and @@@@.
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I would recommend either OWC ThunderBay or LumaForge Jellyfish for video editing.
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Why not get a Dell PowerEdge T20, T30, or T40 or Lenovo ThinkSystem SR50 to install the NAS OS on?
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Next for you is UGreen vs. Aoostar NAS.
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You showed a picture of U-NAS. That’s one of my favorites for mini-ITX NAS. Silverstone on the other hand is great for ATX NAS. I don’t like Jonsbo NAS
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I love OpenMediaVault the most. Why do I like it better than TrueNAS? The answer is ZFS vs. other file systems like ext4 and Btrfs. ZFS doesn’t support a
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Hi I understand the use of Plex instead of Video Station. That’s fine as I already use Plex. With regards to Synology Photos I guess the writing was on t
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Terramaster F8 SSD PLUS Flash NAS Review The Terramaster F8 SSD Plus is a compact NAS device designed to address the increasing demand for high-speed, flash-based storage solutions in the prosumer and small business markets. With the recent rise in popularity of flash NAS devices, several brands have entered the market, offering their own versions […]
Synology DSM 7.2.2 Update: A Major Shift in Multimedia Support Synology has released its latest software update, DSM 7.2.2, introducing several new features and enhancements. This update focuses on improving security and providing more options for customization. One of the notable security improvements includes enhanced SAML SSO client authentication, which helps ensure secure internal communications. […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Running UnRAID on a Ugreen NAS Running UnRAID on a Ugreen NAS provides a flexible, feature-rich solution for managing your storage needs. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up UnRAID on your Ugreen NAS, from initial preparation and data backup to BIOS configuration and final setup. Unlike […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Install TrueNAS on a Ugreen NAS Installing TrueNAS on a Ugreen NAS can significantly enhance your network storage capabilities by providing a robust, open-source operating system designed for managing and sharing data. This guide will walk you through the detailed process of setting up TrueNAS on your Ugreen NAS, from initial […]
Finding Out More About the HexOS NAS Software, Where it lives with TrueNAS Scale and Whether it Might Deserve Your Data A little over a month ago, HexOS (the NAS software that has been in quiet development, first publicly addressed on LTT back in Dec 2022 and covered HERE on NC) popped it’s head up above […]
New F8 8-Bay M.2 NVMe SSD SSD from Terramaster Coming later in 2024 IMPORTANT – Terramaster F8 SSD PLUS Review NOW LIVE – You Can Read it HERE I’ve recently gathered some intriguing information about the upcoming Terramaster F8 SSD and F8 SSD PLUS Desktop NAS devices. These devices are slated to launch in September […]
New 10GbE Equipped M-ITX MW-N100-NAS Mobo with Intel N100 CPU on the Market The 10GbE MW-N100-NAS Alder Lake N100 NAS Motherboard is built around the Alder Lake-N N100 CPU. This processor, designed for mobile and low-power applications, features 4 cores and 4 threads, providing efficient multitasking capabilities. It operates with a maximum turbo frequency of […]
Your Cloud Storage Might Have a Hidden Cost You Didn’t Know About – Egress! The often-overlooked costs associated with cloud data egress, the process of downloading data from the cloud, can be substantial. While services like Google, Amazon, and others offer affordable storage rates, the hidden costs of retrieving data should be thoroughly understood by […]
Best NAS for Around 500 to Buy in 2024 (So Far) So you’ve decided to look into purchasing your very own network-attached storage device, or perhaps you’re looking to upgrade some equipment that is starting to feel ever so slightly more legacy than you would like. For whatever the reason, there’s no avoiding that choosing […]
Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Plex Media Server on a UGREEN NAS Now that users are beginning to get their hands on the pre-ordered UGREEN NASync server devices, a one of the most popular applications that many will want to run is Plex Media Server. Easily one of the most powerful and capable media server applications in […]
QNAP vs UGREEN NAS – Which Should You Buy? Now that the UGREEN NAS system is arriving at traditional retail, many users are starting to ask whether this new name in the world of NAS is a better or worse alternative than the established status quo for their data storage and private cloud needs. Although […]
Should Users Consider a UniFi Network? The Good, the Bad and the Weird If you have been shopping around for a comprehensive network management solution (urgh – such a wanky phrase, but ok) for your small/medium/large business, then chances are that Ubiquiti and the UinFi platform has appeared on your radar. Whilst on the surface […]
HexOS – Trying to Make NAS and BYO NAS More User-Friendly Most people under the age of 60 have a decent level of computer experience – that’s pretty much a stone-cold fact, thanks to the growing dependence of society on digital devices. Break that down a little further and chances are that most people under […]
What is the Synology GS Series? And Who Is It For? Synology has been in the market for almost 25 years now, and during that time, they have rolled out numerous large-capacity solutions. However, the GS series is the brand’s most significant move thus far towards true data center-class scale storage. Last year saw the […]
Jonsbo Reveals New N5 NAS Case at Computex 2024 UPDATE – The Jonsbo N5 NAS Case is NOW Available on AliExpress HERE for $149 Update on the Confirmed case specifications for the Jonsbo N5 NAS Enclosure: Model：N5 Color：Black Dimension：355mm(W)*403mm(D)*350mm(H) (Includes 6mm tall base) Material：1mm Steel+2.0mm Aluminum alloy+8mm Wood Drive Bay：2.5〞SSD*2 or 2.5〞SSD*4 / 3.5〞HDD*12 Motherboard：ITX […]
Synology Solution Exhibition 2024 Taipei (Article Still in Progress!) Synology has been unusually talkative in advance of their latest launch event for 2024! All too often, they tend to hold back the bulk of their intended release plans for the year (in both hardware and software services) prior to their events, which can often lead […]
CWWK x86 P5 NAS Review – SUPER COMPACT NVMe NAS? Have you noticed just how diverse the world of DiY NAS has become? I’m old enough to remember when ‘Do It Yourself’ or Build Your Own’ (BYO) in the server world would mean converting an old PC case. Then things got SMALLER! The Rasperry Pi, […]
CWWK Q670 Gen 5 NAS Board Review With so, SO many DIY mini server motherboards in the market, what exactly does the $200 CWWK Q670 NAS motherboard bring to the party that we haven’t seen dozen times before? The booming market for 24×7 server mobos in ‘M-ITX in the last 18-24 months has been somewhat […]
AOOSTAR GEM10 SSD NAS Review – SUPER COMPACT FLASH! With so, SO many Chinese players entering the OS-free NAS scene in the last couple of years, several names have bubbled to the top (natural selection in IT?) and one name that is making big waves is Aoostar! At a glance, you could easily lump them […]
The Flashstor and Flashstor 12 Pro Gen 2 from Asustor NAS Note – An Update on the hardware, Performance , PCI Lanes on the M.2 and more is now live HERE on YouTube and HERE on the NASCompares Blog I do not think it would be an understatement to say that one of the stand-out […]
Synology DS224+ vs QNAP TS-262 NAS – Which is Better? Isn’t it great when any facet of the tech industry gives birth to competition! In the early days of any new form of technology, the relative scarcity and newness of anything result in very few options for buyers to get the best value or competitive […]
Synology DS224+ vs DS723+ NAS – Which Should You Buy Buying your first network-attached storage device can be really intimidating! If you have spent the better part of a decade storing your personal or business data on public cloud services or in a drawer full of USB drives, but have now taken the grown-up decision […]
TerraMaster to Release D8 Hybrid, an Advanced HDD and NVMe Storage Solution TerraMaster is set to introduce the D8 Hybrid to Kickstarter on the 7th May 2024, an 8-bay RAID storage enclosure that combines traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) with faster solid-state drives (SSDs). This new device offers a total storage capacity of up to […]
Severe D-Link Security Vulnerability Discovered – CVE-2024-3273 and CVE-2024-3274 Hard-Coded Credential Backdoor The cybersecurity landscape has been significantly impacted by the discovery of two vulnerabilities in D-Link NAS devices, designated as CVE-2024-3273 and CVE-2024-3274. These vulnerabilities affect multiple (approx 92,000 internet facing devices, the bulk of which are UK based) D-Link NAS models that are […]
UGREEN NASync NAS Storage Software Early Beta Review Many of you might have already heard about the NAS solution (the NASync DXP series) coming from UGREEN soon. Arriving initially on Kickstarter on the 26th March, this product will hopefully be rolling out to backers in mid-summer 2024, with it no doubt arriving at traditional retail […]
Synology DS423+ vs DS923+ NAS – Which Should You Buy Buying your first network-attached storage device can be really intimidating! If you have spent the better part of a decade storing your personal or business data on public cloud services or in a drawer full of USB drives, but have now taken the grown-up decision […]
Choosing the Best Hard Drives for your NAS If you’re considering a NAS server for your home or business, selecting the appropriate hard drive is crucial. Just as each utensil in a cutlery set serves a unique purpose, NAS drives are designed for specific scenarios. Using unsuitable drive media in your NAS can significantly affect […]
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