Best Jonsbo Builds for $250 / $500 / $1000 (or Pounds, or Euros!) This is a guide on building your own Jonsbo N3 NAS for less than £300, £500 or £750-1000. With many of us feeling the pinch these days due to global financial issues affecting most of our wallets, it’s unsurprising to hear that […]
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Recommended Jonsbo N2 NAS Builds for $250, $500, $750 and $1000
Best Jonsbo Builds for $250 / $500 / $1000 (or Pounds, or Euros!) This is a guide on building your own Jonsbo N2 NAS for less than £250, £500 or £750-1000. With many of us feeling the pinch these days due to global financial issues affecting most of our wallets, it’s unsurprising to hear that […]
New UGREEN DXP4800 And DXP2800 Intel N100 NAS @ IFA Berlin 2023
UGreen DXP4800 and DXP2800 Intel N100 NAS Drives Revealed 2023 has been an incredible year for changing the status quo of the NAS market! In the last year or so, we have seen several new brands enter the world of network attached storage. Some are providing complete turnkey solutions, while others offer OS-free solutions. This […]
Ugreen Unveils DXP2800 and DXP4800 NAS Systems at IFA 2023
Berlin, Germany – September 2, 2023 – The stage was set for innovation at IFA 2023 as Ugreen, a renowned name in tech peripherals, made its grand entrance into the NAS system market. With the introduction of the DXP2800 and DXP4800, Ugreen demonstrates its commitment to delivering cutting-edge storage solutions that cater to both enthusiasts […]
QNAP Unleashes the Power of 25GbE with New Dual-Port Network Expansion Card QXG-25G2SF-E810
Taipei, Taiwan, September 5, 2023 – In a groundbreaking move, QNAP® Systems, Inc., a trailblazer in computing, networking, and storage solutions, has unveiled the QXG-25G2SF-E810, a dual-port 25GbE SFP28 network expansion card that is set to revolutionize the world of data transmission. This cutting-edge expansion card is equipped with the Intel® Ethernet Controller E810-XXVAM2, supporting […]
The Best NAS for Just $100-150 of 2023 (so far)
Best NAS for $100-$150 of 2023 It would be an understatement to say that the sheer range and affordability of private server devices that even the most cash-strapped user can buy have grown exponentially over the last few years. It seems almost insane to think that you can pick up a NAS device from some […]
Jonsbo N2 NAS Build with TopTon Board Build (Complete Guide) – UnRAID/TrueNAS
Jonsbo N2 Build with TopTon NAS Board Walkthrough It’s almost comical now how easy it is to build your very own NAS server from scratch. Building your own server expands the boundaries of your tech understanding. A lot of this ease is attributed to the modular approach to PC and server building that has emerged […]
Synology DS1522+ NAS Unofficial Memory Upgrades – Crucial, Kingston, Sabrent, 64GB?
How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS1522+ to 32GB and 64GB RAM Officially/Unofficially The Synology DS1522+ NAS is a NAS system that arrives with an impressive middle ground between Power, Efficiency and Price, thanks to that AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, flexibility in a 10GbE upgrade, storage expandability and (of course) arriving with ECC […]
A Beginners Guide to NAS with Terramaster
A Beginner’s Guide to NAS featuring Terramaster NAS, or Network-Attached Storage, is a term that many tech enthusiasts swear by, yet for many, it remains an enigma. If you’ve ever wished for a more streamlined way to store, access, and manage your data, then a NAS might be the solution you’ve been looking for. This […]
How Much Data Does Synology Collect About You?
Synology and How Your Analytical Data is Stored, Used and Deleted Synology, a renowned network-attached storage (NAS) solutions provider, maintains a series of data-driven services to supplement their product suite. The transparency and clarity in Synology’s data collection and storage protocols reflect their dedication to ensuring users’ privacy. Below is a comprehensive evaluation of their […]
Synology DVA1622 Surveillance NAS Review – Smart Enough?
Synology DVA1622 NAS Review – The BEST Synology 2-Bay? Welcome to our review of the Synology DVA1622 surveillance NAS, a device that stands out from the crowd with its impressive AI-assisted features, yet still runs on the well-known DiskStation Manager (DSM) platform. Synology has made a name for itself in the NAS arena, and their […]
[Solved] Unveiling the 10GbE Enigma: How I Boosted Speed to 800MB/s on Synology DS923+ with 4x RAID 0
Unable to maximize transfer speed on Synology DS-923+ Just put together the following setup: NAS: – Synology DS-923+, with 32GB RAM and 4x WD Red Plus 10TB each in RAID 0 – Synology 10Gbps ethernet adapter Switch: – TRENDnet 10Gbps Switch Desktop: – TRENDnet 10Gbps ethernet card, using Marvell’s AQtion chipset – Brand new CAT6A […]
How Much Data Does Synology Collect About You?
Synology and How Your Analytical Data is Stored, Used and Deleted Synology, a renowned network-attached storage (NAS) solutions provider, maintains a series of data-driven services to supplement their product suite. The transparency and clarity in Synology’s data collection and storage protocols reflect their dedication to ensuring users’ privacy. Below is a comprehensive evaluation of their […]
Synology NAS Plex Transcoding Performance Guide – 2023 Edition
A Guide to How Each Synology NAS Performs in Plex Media Server Using a NAS as a Plex Media Server is something that seems to grow in popularity with each passing year! Perhaps it is the constant bickering between streaming platforms such as Disney+, Netflix and Prime as they fight over TV show streaming ownership, […]
Understanding What a NAS is – with Terramaster NAS
A Beginner’s Guide to NAS featuring Terramaster NAS, or Network-Attached Storage, is a term that many tech enthusiasts swear by, yet for many, it remains an enigma. If you’ve ever wished for a more streamlined way to store, access, and manage your data, then a NAS might be the solution you’ve been looking for. This […]
QNAP Unveils New NVR Models: Enhanced Performance for SMBs and SOHO (QVP-21C and QVP-41C)
As the technology landscape continues to evolve, QNAP is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and small office/home office (SOHO) setups. The latest additions to their lineup, the QVP-41C and QVP-21C, promise to deliver exceptional performance and capabilities while catering to budget-conscious users. Let’s delve into the exciting […]
How to FULLY BACKUP Synology DSM (System Image) with Hyper Backup to Another Synology NAS
How to Backup Your Synology NAS (Full System Image) with Hyper Backup to Another NAS For many Synology NAS users, what started as a simple place to dump a whole lot of data gradually turned into something of a complex and strategically layered storage system for all their photos, docs, videos and business storage! Synology […]
Synology NAS FULL DSM Backup with Hyper Backup – FULL Guide and Walkthrough
How to Backup Your Synology NAS (Full System Image) with Hyper Backup to Another NAS For many Synology NAS users, what started as a simple place to dump a whole lot of data gradually turned into something of a complex and strategically layered storage system for all their photos, docs, videos and business storage! Synology […]
Synology DS224+ vs DS423+ NAS Comparison
Synology DS224+ vs DS423+ NAS – Which Should You Buy? The sheer scope of how much Network Attached Storage (NAS) has evolved in recent years is genuinely incredible! I remember a decade ago when the range of choices that a home user had when purchasing their own private cloud solution was actually pretty limited. Not […]
TerraMaster F2-212, F4-212 and U4-212 Officially Released
TerraMaster Launches F2-212 F4-212 and U4-212 Private Cloud NAS Designed for Data Backup and Home Multimedia Center TerraMaster, a professional brand that focuses on providing innovative storage products for homes and businesses, recently released new design NAS series F2-212, F4-212 and U4-212, support TRAID, BTRFS file system, Snapshot and TFSS providing stronger data backup and […]