TerraMaster Introduces 9-Bay T9-423 High-Performance NAS In the last few years, it would be fair to say that I have seen ALOT of NAS drives. However, the latest release from Terramaster is quite a unique piece of kit and although it brings a bunch of ‘brand firsts’ to the desktop buyer’s market, it does so […]
Synology Enterprise Verified Drive White List “vendor lock” Apparently, I made Kevin and Connor at Storage Reviews mad, because I called them out for publishing an opinion piece (end of business on a Friday) about the future of Synology products, without contacting Synology for a comment on their future products. When I emailed Synology myself […]
How to fix drive locking (not recognised) on Synology WARNING: Follow these steps at your own risk. Step 1 Enable SSH on the Synology and log in with your admin account, then type: sudo -i and type in your password. Step 2 Navigate to the folder where the drive list is stored. […]
Synology NAS and Hard Drive Compatibility in 2022 If you have been a long-running advocate of Synology NAS over the years, or have been elbow deep in the Synology eco-system for a long time, then there is every chance that you have heard that the biggest brand in the world of network-attached storage has been […]
QNAP TS-133 1-Bay NAS Drive Revealed, Coming Soon! If you are someone who has been looking at buying their first NAS drive, but targeting something a little more ‘affordable’ or ‘value’ in scope, then it’s been a bit of a tough choice lately. There ARE most cost-effective solutions available right now from the big […]
TerraMaster Introduces 9-Bay T9-423 High-Performance NAS In the last few years, it would be fair to say that I have seen ALOT of NAS drives. However, the latest release from Terramaster is quite a unique piece of kit and although it brings a bunch of ‘brand firsts’ to the desktop buyer’s market, it does so […]
Connect MAC and Synology directly via the switch or LAN to LAN with manual IP. On a MAC Launch ‘System Preferences’ from the Apple menu (or Spotlight) Click on the “Network” icon. In the lower right, click on the ‘Advanced’ button. In the pulldown menu next to “Configure IPv4” select “Manually” (or DHCP with […]
How to set up time machine backups to a NAS directly connected via LAN? Connect MAC and Synology directly via the switch or LAN to LAN with manual IP. On a MAC Launch ‘System Preferences’ from the Apple menu (or Spotlight) Click on the “Network” icon. In the lower right, click on the ‘Advanced’ […]
TerraMaster Introduces 9-Bay T9-423 High-Performance NAS Powerful and versatile for small- and medium-sized business applications for $999 TerraMaster, a professional brand that specializes in providing innovative storage products for home, businesses and enterprises, introduces the all-new T9-423 9-bay high-performance NAS designed for small- and medium-sized businesses. The TerraMaster T9-423 is ideal for enterprise applications such […]
QNAP TS-233 2-Bay NAS Drive Revealed, Coming Soon! UPDATE – The QNAP TS-233 NAS is now released and my FULL Review is now published and can be found HERE If you are someone who has been looking at buying their first NAS drive, but targeting something a little more ‘affordable’ or ‘value’ in scope, then […]
QNAP TS-233 2-Bay NAS Drive Revealed, Coming Soon! If you are someone who has been looking at buying their first NAS drive, but targeting something a little more ‘affordable’ or ‘value’ in scope, then it’s been a bit of a tough choice lately. There ARE most cost-effective solutions available right now from the big name […]
TerraMaster T9-423 9-Bay Celeron NAS Processor Processor Model Intel® Celeron® N5105/N5095 Processor Architecture X.86 64-bit Processor Frequency Quad Core 2.0 GHz (Max burst up to 2.9 GHz) Hardware Encryption Engine √ Hardware Transcoding Engine H.265 (HEVC), MPEG-4 Part 2, MPEG-2, VC-1; maximum resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160); maximum frame rate per second (FPS): 60 Memory […]
Which Synology NAS Drives will we see in 2022? Note – This article has been updated several times since its first publication (update dates in red), so scroll down if you are a returning reader and want to see what has been added “When is the DS922+ NAS Coming?”. We are barely scratching the surface […]
Which Synology NAS Drives will we see in 2022? Note – This article has been updated several times since its first publication (update dates in red), so scroll down if you are a returning reader and want to see what has been added “When is the DS922+ NAS Coming?”. We are barely scratching the surface […]
Actions to take If you NAS must be directly connected to the Internet If, at the discretion of individual users, QNAP NAS is directly connected to the Internet, we recommend the following steps to strengthen your device and to decrease the chance of being penetrated: Put QNAP NAS behind your router and firewall. Do not […]
A Guide to Installing Plex Media Server on your Synology NAS with the DSM 7 If you have been looking at buying a NAS drive for Plex to use as your own private Netflix, then there is a very good chance that you have heard the name ‘Synology’. They are the brand that produces some […]
DSM 7 Installation Guide – Setting Your Synology NAS Up Right – FIRST TIME! If you have purchased your new Synology NAS (or it is soon to be arriving and you want to be prepared to set it up), then congratulations! You are on your way to enjoying your very own private storage solution that […]
Are QNAP NAS Drives Safe Enough to Use in 2022? Are you a QNAP NAS owner? Perhaps you are considering buying a QNAP 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 […]
After upgrading Qnap NAS with GTX1050 card, transcoding is not working. How to enable PCIe GPU card transcoding on a Qnap NAS? 1:00 – First steps 1:40 – Where to find the default Admin password 2:03 – Enable SSH 3:05 – SSH to the NAS 4:25 – Finding your Plex folder by command […]
POE IP cameras and switches compatible with Synology and Qnap NAS Cam you recommend a camera solution and a POE switch? I’m not opposed to moving to a rack mount setup for better cable management and runs but not sure where to start. My focus is the cameras and switch right now that will be […]