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 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 […]
I 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, ClHello
I am in the process of finalizing my Plex setup on my Terramaster F4-223 NAS. I have set a local firewall rule with the IP range of 192.168.0.1I have a qnap ts464 with 2 2.5GB ports. My house has cat5e connections behind the walls.
1) Is there really benefit to having the 2,5gb ports?
2I’m planning on getting my first NAS and after some research was set on the DS423+, but now I’m seeing videos about Synology removing apps from thHi,
Many complemets for your video's & information provided on YouTube.
For that reason I'm now re-building my "old" SynologIn my opinion, Synology DS920+ and QNAP TS-464 are still two reasonable choices.[quote="ed" pid="15639" dateline="1723207459"]
It sounds like you're delving into a pretty advanced configuration with your UGreen DXP8800 Plus NAS, 
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 […]
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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Use Surveillance Station with DS CAM, DS FILE, DRIVE. AND H265 cameras.
I can’t get a straight answer from Synology about what will happen!
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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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Review of the AliExpress IoCrest USB4-to-10GbE Adapter Why is a USB 10GbE network adapter such a big deal? USB NICs have been around for literally decades, so a new network adapter that takes advantage of USB can’t be that exciting, right? Well, if you’ve been in the market to buy a network upgrade for more […]
Is it Better to Buy a NAS or Build One Yourself? Have you ever looked at the cost of popular Network attached storage devices from brands such as Synology and QNAP, then looked at the price tag and thought “wait…HOW MUCH?!? I could build my own NAS server for much less than that”? Well, you […]
Synology vs UGREEN NAS – Which Should You Buy? Whether you are reading this article because you’re looking to upgrade your existing Synology network attached storage system and are exploring your current options, or you’ve heard about the remarkably successful UGREEN Kickstarter and are considering it for your data, today I want to discuss which […]
AIFFRO K100 SSD NAS Review – N100 Powered Flash NAS for Your Pocket? AND ANOTHER SSD NAS has arrived on the market, this time from AIFFRO with their K100 4-Bay NVMe micro/pocket server. Nowadays, it seems like every brand and it’s subsidiary want to get in on ALL SSD NAS systems! The decreasing cost of […]
The QNAP USB4 to 10GbE Adapter (ONA-LIC10G1T and ONA-LIC10G1SF) I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: QNAP has always been the hardware innovator in the world of NAS. They introduced Thunderbolt NAS, combination 10GbE+M.2 NVMe cards, USB DAS connected NAS (51A series), and more. However, their latest network upgrade product that is in […]
What Has QNAP Planned for 2024 and 2025? QNAP unveiled a variety of new hardware and software solutions at Computex 2024, designed to cater to both personal and business users. Among the highlights is a USB-to-10GbE connectivity adapter, which promises to bring high-speed network capabilities to devices that previously required PCIe cards. Additionally, they will […]
EVERYTHING Revealed at Computex 2024 Welcome to the Computex Taipei 2024 Megathread on NASCompares! As one of the world’s largest and most influential tech trade shows, Computex Taipei is the hub for groundbreaking announcements in the data storage industry. Throughout the event, which runs from June 4-7, 2024, we’ll be providing up-to-the-minute coverage of all […]
QNAP TS-464 NAS – A Comprehensive Review Two Years Post-Launch Even after two years since its introduction, the QNAP TS-464 NAS continues to hold its ground as one of the most lauded offerings in QNAP’s extensive lineup. Esteemed for its adept balance of hardware efficiency and cost-effectiveness, this model has etched its name among the […]
Is Ubiquiti Launching a UniFi NAS in 2024? *clicks fingers* And JUST like that, it looks like we might FINALLY be seeing a UniFi NAS system! I have been in and around the world of storage for well close to 2 decades and in that time I say seen a lot of things. One consistent […]
Asusor Reveal the Lockerstor Gen 3 NAS series in 4, 6, 8 and 10-Bay With the recent reveal of the Asustor Flashstor Gen 2 and a recent refresh of a number of their cost-effective units being refreshed to Gen 2 versions, you would be forgiven for thinking that this slightly smaller brand in the world […]
The QNAP QTS 5.2 Beta is Now Available Most people who own a NAS drive, for business or for pleasure, will realise very early on that the software that these systems arrive with is more than just simple file/folder storage access. In particular, the QNAP QTS system software and services is one that has evolved […]
A Guide to the Best 10GbE NAS Drives Data continues to grow exponentially, with everyday devices generating substantial amounts of data. High-resolution photos, 4K Ultra HD HDR movies, and internet connections surpassing gigabit speeds have become the norm. This surge in data creation and transfer has highlighted the limitations of the traditional 1GbE (RJ45) LAN/WAN […]
The Seagate Ironwolf Pro 24TB HDD Review Seagate and their Ironwolf series of hard drives have fast become a mainstay of the NAS landscape in a relatively short time, considering their NAS HDD and eventual rebranding to Ironwolf in 2015/2016. In that time they have closed considerable ground on their biggest rival in this field, […]
Are NAS Drives Safe Enough to Use in 2024? Are you a NAS owner? Perhaps you are considering buying a NAS based on a recommendation from a friend, work colleague, IT professional or even myself (Robbie) on YouTube. The appeal of owning your own server, cutting the connection with your subscription cloud providers such as […]
Terramaster NAS Release TOS 6 in Beta The release of Terramaster TOS 6 Beta for NAS devices marks a significant milestone in the evolution of NAS operating systems, with an array of new features and comprehensive improvements designed to enhance user experience, system performance, and security. This sixth iteration introduces a radically redesigned user interface […]
Jonsbo N4 NAS Case Hardware Review – Technically ‘Jonsbo N2 and a Half’? I think it would be fair to say that in the world of DIY NAS building, few brands have achieved a similar level of notoriety and acclaim as Jonsbo. This Chinese brand, once non-descript and relatively unknown, promises efficient and cool server […]
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 PLUS Review (Pre-Release) With many newcomers stepping into the network-attached storage arena, aiming to compete with established giants like Synology and QNAP, UGREEN’s entry is one of the most confident I’ve seen to date. UGREEN, a brand that has existed for quite some time in the computer accessories arena, seems to have […]
The Topton N305 NAS Motherboard+CPU Combo – Should You Buy It? If you have come to this article on the Topton N305 NAS Motherboard, then chances are you are a very specific kind of NAS user! When you want to build your own NAS from scratch, there is always the balance between POWER and POWER […]
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