Which QNAP 4-bay NAS deserves your money? Network Attached Storage has been around a fair while now and I think it is fair to say that it is popular! But how to these popular NAS devices compare? Both are 4-Bay NAS from QNAP, but with a different target audience. The QNAP TS-453A is aimed […]
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What is the best 4-Bay Synology NAS of 2016 and 2017?
Choosing the best Synology 4-Bay NAS to buy – Important factors Whether you are buying your first NAS server, or you are upgrading your pre existing Network Attached Storage device, there are a great many advantages to investing in a solid 4 or 5 Bay NAS solution. Not withstanding the obvious advantages that being able […]
NAS News – QNAP Release New Cost Effective NAS, The TS-131P, TS-231P and TS-431P NAS
Good news for those looking for cost effective budget NAS this 2016/17 Often over looked in the NAS community, the low end and budget friendly NAS devices are always held with a certain degree of contempt by many hard-care IT and network professionals. More geared with things like Plex Media Servers, Virtual Machines and NAS […]
Keep it in the clouds – Choosing Network Attached Storage. Small, Medium and Large Solutions
Keep it in the clouds – Choosing Network Attached Storage As reliable and steadfast as local Backup can be, it is not the only way. Realistically you should always have two backups in place (this does not include any on your Mac or PC). But you should always think outside the box and this is where […]
The WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS vs The QNAP TS-231 NAS – Compare Brand against Brand in a NAS Faceoff
Which Budget NAS should you buy for your cost-effective Server? The WDBVBZ0000NCH-EESN unlike the TS-231, is made by Western Digital. There always other brands out there like Western Digital which are often innovative. You might not get the same user experience comparing with other better known brands. But sometimes you might not need it. Unlike […]
What is the best NAS for a Plex Media Server in 2017?
Which is the best NAS for Plex Media Server? Have you ever heard of Plex? Of course you have, why else would you have come here! So, you have made the big decision and want to put all your media (Pictures, music and video alike) in a network enabled device so you can access anywhere […]
What is the best QNAP 4-bay NAS of 2016 so far?
What is the best 4 Bay NAS from QNAP? There is no escaping it, every day we use, create, need and store data. The growth and evolution of Network Attached Storage has been a fast and more and more people in 2016 are finding the need for a NAS Server in their lives. 4-Bay NAS […]
Should you buy standard or Pro Drives for your NAS – is it worth the money?
Should you Buy WD Red Pro Drives or Ordinary WD Red NAS drives? Arguably the most popular NAS Hard drive in the market today, with Seagate and HGST NAS drives fighting for second place, many users new and old to Network Attached Storage are finding themselves in the enviable position of choosing between Western Digital […]
The Synology DS916+ versus The Synology DS415+ NAS – The Synology Old v New Comparison
Is the Newer Synology DS916+ better than the Older DS415+ The DS415+ same as the DS916+ (2GB) is made by Synology. People often choose Synology because of user friendly interface as well as being suited for Mac and Windows based environments. It is relatively easy to set up and use, and those who are new […]
The Synology DS916+ versus The QNAP TS-453A – The 4-Bay NAS Brand Comparison
From Plex, VMware and 4K to Apps and NAS support – which NAS should you choose? The DS916+ (8GB) unlike the TS-453A-8G is made by Synology. People often choose Synology because of user friendly interface as well as being suited for Mac and Windows based environments. It is relatively easy to set up and use, […]
The Synology DS416PLAY versus The Synology DS415PLAY – PLAY Series NAS Comparison
PLAY vs PLAY – Comparing the Synology Media NAS. Which deserves your data General Performance of the Synology PLAY NAS Series The DS416play same as the DS415play is made by Synology. People often choose Synology because of user friendly interface as well as being suited for Mac and Windows based environments. It is relatively easy […]
The Synology DS216J verus the WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS – Brand vs Brand NAS Comparison
Synology vs Western Digital NAS – Which NAS deserves your Data? The DS216J unlike the WDBVBZ0040JCH-EESN is made by Synology. People often choose Synology because of user friendly interface as well as being suited for Mac and Windows based environments. It is relatively easy to set up and use, and those who are new to […]
What is SHR? And what is the difference between Synology Hybrid RAID and Ordinary RAID?
What is the difference between SHR and RAID? Synology Hybrid RAID or SHR, has been around for quite a while now, and though it has not make the big impact that Synology NAS’ Btrfs file system has, it is still an increasing popular choice for many when it comes to protecting their hardware and their […]
The Synology DS216J versus The QNAP TS-231 – Budget NAS Face off, New vs Old
The Battle of the Budget NAS from Synology and QNAP When it comes to buying Network Attached Storage, some people just want a tiny NAS that works! For a long time now the big NAS Brands, Synology and QNAP have been releasing that the current market thinks of as the biggest NAS, the Best NAS […]
The Synology DS916+ versus The Synology DS716+II – Two Bay NAS compared with the 4-Bay NAS
Choosing the right Synology NAS to buy Deciding which NAS to buy can be quite a daunting task. Whether it is your first NAS, an upgrade to an existing Network Attached Storage setup or even as a gift for a family member (an occurrence that is strangely more common than you might think) you will […]
A guide to choosing Between 2-Bay and 4-Bay Desktop Storage and Getting the most from your data
A guide to choosing Between 2-Bay and 4-Bay Desktop Storage Getting the most from your storage is important and for most users, second only to price, is the power, ability and storage space of their Data Storage solution. Good RAID storage enclosures come in many forms but the most popular for home and small business owners […]
The Synology DS216J versus The DS216se – The Busdget Synology NAS faceoff
Are Synology Budget NAS devices worth the money When it comes to buying your first NAS, it is easy overwhelmed and confused by the sheer number of units available, their different strengths and weaknesses laid out in hardware and software can be intimidating to even hose well versed in the world of IT. So what […]
Updates to the DS216+ and DS716+ – Introducing the DS216+II and DS716+II NAS
The Synology DS216+ NAS Server just got an upgrade in the DS216+II Great news for Synology NAS fans. The popular mid-range Plus series Synology NAS, the aptly named Synology DS216+II. So, I hear you asking… what is the difference between them? Why release an upgrade? and most importantly of all, is this upgrade a good […]
Should you buy a Desktop or Rackmount NAS or DAS?
Choosing a Desktop or Rackmount NAS for your home or Business? Let’s face it – data is EVERYWHERE! It is inescapable, it is necessary and most important of all, it needs to be kept somewhere safe. With data breaches and online hacks becoming a near monthly occurrence, it is all to understandable why a person […]
The Best NAS of the Year so far – Choose the Right NAS for you
QNAP NAS vs Synology NAS – Apples and Oranges? If you, like me, follow the world of NAS then you have more than likely heard about the hot new releases in NAS that have been in the works from Synology, QNAP, WD MyCloud and more. It is no secret that the top dogs in the […]