Thecus NAS at CeBit 2017, here is what we know Next up in our ongoing look at the big brands that are showcasing their wares at CeBit 2017, I want to talk about Thecus NAS. Thecus is a company that is all too often overlooked due to their not being the dominant force they once […]
Author: Rob Andrews
What we want from QNAP NAS at CeBit 2017- From TS-453B to the TS-1685
Which New releases do we want from QNAP 2017 in NAS at CeBit 2017? We continue our wish-lists and predictions for CeBit this 2017 with a look at QNAP NAS. Unlike Synology NAS, they have been pretty upfront about their releases for this year and already unveiled a number of them at CES 2017 and even a […]
CeBit 2017 – Synology NAS Diskstation in 2017, will we ever see a DS217 or DS1817+?
What new releases do we want from Synology 2017 in NAS at CeBit 2017? Today we begin our 4 part breakdown on our countdown to CeBit2017. One of the biggest the events of the year is almost upon us, CeBit in Germany, and a number of you are waiting with baited breath as to what new […]
The Promise Pegasus3 12TB Mac OS Edition R4 4-Bay RAID Unboxing and Walkthrough
Thunderbolt 3 RAID Storage for Mac and Apple Users for 2017 in the Pegasus R4 40GB/s DAS Good news for those who just purchased their MacBook Pro and want to upgrade to the very latest Thunderbolt 3 Storage accessories, Promise have released the Pegasus3 Symply Edition Series. Featuring Thunderbolt™ 3 technology over a USB-C connection, […]
Choosing the right D-Link ShareCenter NAS for your Home or Business 2017
Why should you buy a D-Link ShareCenter NAS? High Performance, Scalable Storage for every home and business application. D-Link’s iSCSI SAN and NAS Unified Network Storage solutions help home users, small and medium-sized businesses improve productivity, mitigate risk, simplify management and lower overall cost of ownership. Engineered for flexibility and scalability, D-Link Home and Business NAS […]
Sonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt 3 Edition PCIe Card Expansion for MacBook Pro ECHO-EXP-SEL-T3
Sonnet release their new and exciting PCIe Expansion chassis for Mac with Thunderbolt3 Shopping for a new computer? Small and thin is in—the latest ultra-light notebooks, small form factor, and all-in-one desktops are slender marvels of engineering. But, thinness comes with a cost—there’s nowhere to install PCIe cards that provide additional connectivity and processing capabilities […]
The QNAP TVS-473 Gold NAS 4-Bay Unboxing Video – Is this the best NAS I have seen yet?
We unbox possibly one of my favourite QNAP NAS devices of the last 12 months QNAP® Systems, Inc. have partnered with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), and announced the release of the high-performance TVS-x73 NAS series. With an AMD Embedded R-Series quad-core APU, up to 64GB RAM, AES-NI hardware encryption engine, two M.2 SATA 6Gb/s […]
How to upgrade the RAM on your QNAP NAS and which one to buy
Choosing the right Memory for your QNAP NAS – A RAM Buyers guide Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices have been around for a number for a number of years now and a number of people have been basing their home, work and enterprise business needs around them. However like any piece of technology you will […]
The QNAP TS-451A versus the QNAP TS-453A – NAS+DAS vs NAS+Dual OS Faceoff
USB Direct Attached ability vs Linux based Dual OS – the QNAP NAS comparison with TS-453A or TS-451A Interested in buying a QNAP TS-453A NAS or the QNAP TS-451A NAS but cannot decide? What is more important to you, that wonderfully new Directed Attached Storage ability via USB 3.0? Or the fantastically innovative Linux Dual OS […]
A History of Synology 2-Bay NAS – DS207, DS209, DS210, DS211, DS212, DS213, DS214, DS215, DS216 and DS217
2004 to 2017- A Guide to the popular 2-Bay Synology NAS Server Range and how it has Evolved Before we get to grips with the Synology 2-Bay NAS series over the years, it is important to take a look a little further back at the first 1 Bay NAS units they ever produced. back in […]
The QNAP TVS-873 Gold NAS AMD 8-Bay Unboxing Video – Is this the best Plex NAS I have seen yet
Is the QNAP TVS-873 NAS Biggest and Best NAS of the year? QNAP® Systems, Inc. have partnered with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), and announced the release of the high-performance TVS-x73 NAS series. With an AMD Embedded R-Series quad-core APU, up to 64GB RAM, AES-NI hardware encryption engine, two M.2 SATA 6Gb/s SSD slots, SSD […]
Choosing the right Asustor NAS for your Home or Business for 2017
What is the best ASUSTOR NAS for Home, SMB and Business? Choosing your first NAS device can be hard. Network Attached Server devices are now becoming a popular choice for those with large amount of data they want to access via a network or internet connection, but with the safe guards and protection for added […]
The Best QNAP NAS for a Plex Media Sever
Plex Media Server and your QNAP NAS What is a Plex Media Server and which QNAP NAS do I need? In this age of Netflix, Prime and Now TV, having ready access to your media is paramount. Long gone is the age of VHS, the space being taken up by DVD and the cost of […]
Choosing the right Buffalo NAS for 2017 – The LinkStation 400 Series
The Buffalo LinkStation 400 Series Featuring the Linkstation 410, 420, 421E and 441E Desktop NAS Buffalo’s LinkStation 420 is a high performance 2-drive network storage device that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storing, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data. Back up multiple PCs and Mac computers simultaneously and enjoy […]
Synology finally Release the RT2600ac Router – Check out our Unboxing and Walkthrough
Synology finally release the RT2600AC Router for Home and SOHO Users Blazing-fast Wi-Fi with up to 2.53Gbps combined wireless bandwidth to supercharge your network. RT2600ac is a powerful wireless router for homes and small offices seeking to work and play smarter, featuring comprehensive VPN solutions, enhanced security, and flexible media and file sharing capabilities. Supporting MU-MIMO […]
The Synology DS716+II vs WD My Cloud Pro PR2100 – The Synology V WD Plex NAS Comparison
Does the Synology DS716+ or the WD My Cloud PR2100 NAS deserve your data? Both these two Quad-Core Intel NAS devices from the giants of Western Digital and Synology are really peeking your interest for you next Plex NAS or ideal NAS server. However which one deserves your data? Both the Synology DS716+II NAS Server […]
Choosing the Perfect NAS for your Plex Media Server in 2017
Setting up your first Plex Media Server NAS Have you ever heard of Plex? Of course you have! So, you have made the big decision and want to put all your media (Films, music and photos alike) in a network enabled device so you can access them from any TV, computer or phone, either at […]
The Top 20 Recommended Apple Mac Compatible Thunderbolt 3 devices for 2017
Daisy-Chaining Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 3 Devices with your Mac in 2017 Thunderbolt technology is not a new thing! Heavily utilized by the Mac and Apple community, Thunderbolt 1, 2 and the recently released Thunderbolt 3 for MacBook Pro are fast becoming the connection of choice for the most popular of Photo and Video editing […]
The Recommended IP Cameras for Synology and QNAP NAS for 2017
Choosing the right IP Camera for your QNAP OR Synology NAS Buying a NAS server to house, share and protect you most important data is fast becoming the system of choice for home and business users alike. The days of a draw filled with 4 or 5 USB keys or indeterminate size and quality are […]
Which NAS to buy for Plex – The Full Compatibility List for Synology, QNAP, Asustor, Netgear, WD and more
What is the best NAS for a 1080p Plex Media Server? Choosing the right Network Attached Storage device for your perfect Plex Media Server can be a rather intimidating and daunting process. Over the years the NAS Server market has exploded with numerous devices becoming available to home, small business and enterprise users and with […]