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 […]
Category: Network Attached Storage (NAS)
The Topton N305 NAS Motherboard – Hardware Deep Dive Review
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 […]
Introducing the New TS-216G: Your 2-Bay 2.5GbE NAS Solution!
Designed with the modern home and small office in mind, the TS-216G by QNAP is here to revolutionize your data storage experience. With its blend of high performance, smart management features, and robust security, the TS-216G is set to become your go-to NAS solution. High Performance, Low Power Consumption Powered by an ARM quad-core […]
Terramaster Release the TOS 6 Beta – Download Included
TerraMaster TOS 6 Beta Unveiled: The Most User-Friendly and Visually Stunning NAS Operating System, Redefining Storage Experience (Press Release) TerraMaster, a professional brand that focuses on providing innovative storage products for homes and businesses, announces the brand new TOS 6 Beta operating system with more than 40 new functions and 370 improvements, providing TNAS users […]
UGREEN Brand User Q&A – Questions About the New DXP NASync NAS Storage Solution
Your Questions for UGREEN about their New NAS Solution IMPORTANT March 22 Update – The UGREEN DXP4800 PLUS NAS Review is NOW LIVE, watch it HERE, read it HERE and learn about the Software HERE and HERE With UGREEN still in the process of launching their Kickstarter campaign for a new NAS Storage Solution (the […]
UGREEN Brand User Q&A – Questions About the New NASync NAS Storage Solution
Your Questions for UGREEN about their New NAS Solution With UGREEN still in the process of launching their Kickstarter campaign for a new NAS Storage Solution (the DXP NASync series) to market, many users (myself included) have a lot of questions about the product. Let’s face it, we are not talking about a standard ‘over […]
Are NAS Drives Safe?
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 […]
QNAP NAS Critical Vulnerability Discovered – UPDATE YOUR FIRMWARE
QNAP Improper Authentication Mechanism Vulnerability Discovered and Patched – Update NOW QNAP Systems, recently found itself at the center of another security scrutiny following the discovery of multiple vulnerabilities within its product software. Among these, a particularly critical vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-21899, with a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score of 9.8, poses a significant […]
TerraMaster launches an Updated 4-Bay D4-320, with USB3.2 10 Gbit/s
New design for expanding storage space on PC and NAS The professional company TerraMaster, which specializes in providing innovative storage solutions for private users and businesses, recently launched the D4-320, the updated USB storage of its previous version D4-300. The configured USB interface was directly upgraded from the 5 Gbit/s USB3.1 to the 10 Gbit/s […]
Synology DS Video and Video Station VS Plex Media Server
Plex Media Server Vs Synology Video Station on a NAS One of the most popular reasons that users choose to buy a network-attached storage (NAS) device is for use as a media server. The appeal is pretty clear. With most users now owning decades of media (either in digital form or ripped from optical media […]
The Topton N305 NAS Motherboard – Hardware Deep Dive Review
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 […]
Jonsbo N2 vs Jonsbo N3 vs Jonsbo N4 – NAS Case Comparison
Should You Buy the Jonsbo N4, N3 or N2 for your NAS DiY Build? Building your NAS has inarguably become easier in recent years, thanks in large part to considerably more tailored and NAS-designed components arriving on the market that allow users to take a lot of the guesswork out of building a private cloud […]
Synology BeeStation Hard Drive Upgrade – A Step By Step Guide
How to Upgrade the Hard Drive in Your BeeStation Why Would You want to change the hard drive in the Synology Beestation? Whether you are an existing owner of the Synology Beestation or a potential NAS buyer who is considering moving away from public cloud services onto your own personal cloud, the Beestastion and BSM […]
Jonsbo N4 NAS Enclosure Released
The Jonsbo N4 6/8-Bay NAS Enclosure has been Revealed The Jonsbo N4 NAS Enclosure marks an addition to the brand’s lineup, featuring cube-shaped Micro-ATX cases designed specifically for DIY NAS server builds. These enclosures are available in two colours: black and white, each incorporating a distinctive design that includes a classy wood embellishment on the […]
Jonsbo N4 NAS Enclosure Released
The Jonsbo N4 6/8-Bay NAS Enclosure has been Revealed The Jonsbo N4 NAS Enclosure marks an addition to the brand’s lineup, featuring cube-shaped Micro-ATX cases designed specifically for DIY NAS server builds. These enclosures are available in two colours: black and white, each incorporating a distinctive design that includes a classy wood embellishment on the […]
A UPS Buyers Guide for NAS (Synology / QNAP / Asustor / Terramaster NAS)
An Easy Guide to Buying the Right UPS for your NAS System The popularity of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) has risen significantly in recent years. Not just for businesses, but for home users as well, who often have limited power setups such as houseboats, pop-up offices, and mobile homes. The value of having a safety […]
Can you guys help me get Sonnar/Radarr/Sabnzbd/Plex on TerraMaster NAS?
Head to https://YOURNASIP:6677/portainer/#!/endpoints MANUAL INSTALL Download docker: Open Package Center on your TerraMaster NAS. Navigate to the beta packages section. Download and install docker. Open Ports: If you have a firewall enabled, make sure to open ports 8000 and 9000 on your NAS. Enable SSH: Enable SSH terminal access on your […]
Terramaster F4-424 Pro NAS – Should You Buy?
Does the Terramaster F4-424 Pro NAS Deserve Your Data? Today, we’re taking a closer look at the Terramaster F4-424 Pro NAS. This review is also partnered with a YouTube video (HERE) and unlike our full review, this article is focused on helping you understand as quickly as possible whether the F4-424 Pro NAS is the […]
TerraMaster Releases the New F4-212 4-Bay NAS Drive
Terramaster F4-212 – Designed for Data Backup and Home Multimedia Center TerraMaster, a professional brand that focuses on providing innovative storage products for homes and businesses, launched an affordable Quad Core NAS F4-212 with the latest processor as the updated version of previous generation F4-210, supports TRAID, BTRFS file system, Snapshot and TFSS and runs […]
Plex Tests – Synology DS423+ vs DS923+ NAS Comparison
Synology DS423+ vs DS923+ Plex NAS Comparison – Which Should You Buy? Today I want to compare the hardware on offer inside the Synology DS923+ NAS (released in Dec 2022) and compare it with the newer and more lower powered, but hugely popular Synology DS423+ NAS (released inin Summer 2023). However, unlike previous comparisons of […]