Wavlink USB to 5GbE NIC Review- Worth Your Money and Your Data? Upgrading your network connectivity has grown increasingly easier over the last few years, largely thanks to several different network controller brands in the market that are pioneering the power efficiency and compatibility of their hardware towards more accessible client hardware. What that long […]
How to Install TrueNAS Scale on an Asustor NAS Drive – Step-By-Step Guide Not all Linux servers are built equally! If you are new to the world of private server storage, you might have heard about how “everything runs on Linux”. Now, that is not exactly true (with many other platforms out there with their […]
The Synology DS923+ vs DS920+ NAS Comparison Note – Our Synology DS923+ NAS Review is now live and you can find it HERE I think we can all agree that in the world of network-attached storage (NAS), one of the best brands out there for software and services is Synology. In the last few years, […]
Asusor Reveal the Lockerstor Gen 3 NAS series in 4, 6, 8 and 10-Bay With the recent reveal of the Asustor Flashstor Gen 2 and a recent refresh of a number of their cost-effective units being refreshed to Gen 2 versions, you would be forgiven for thinking that this slightly smaller brand in the world […]
How Well Does the Synology DS423+ NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? The attraction of having control over all your movies, TV shows, music, and personal videos, in the sleek and organized way popularized by streaming giants like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video, cannot be denied. With the rise of streaming platforms, however, comes […]
The Synology DS920+ 4-Bay NAS Drive Hardware Review When the new Synology Diskstation series was revealed a few weeks ago, I think it was safe to say that it got peoples attention! The previous 18+ series of NAS had been around since September 2017 and many users were starting to get worried about choosing the […]
Which is the Best NAS Media Server Tool – Plex, Emby or Jellyfin Although modern Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices can be used for a multitude of purposes, there has always been a large percentage of users who buy a NAS from the likes of Synology, QNAP, Asustor and Terramaster (or go full DiY/Open Source […]
QNAP TS-464 NAS – A Comprehensive Review Two Years Post-Launch Even after two years since its introduction, the QNAP TS-464 NAS continues to hold its ground as one of the most lauded offerings in QNAP’s extensive lineup. Esteemed for its adept balance of hardware efficiency and cost-effectiveness, this model has etched its name among the […]
Make the Most of your NAS whilst you are on Lockdown Let’s all be clear about this – COVID-19 absolutely and categorically sucks. Been the ever-growing concern we have for our family and friends, as well as the stability of many people’s livelihoods coming out of this, there are plenty of reasons to be negative […]
dBrand Darkplates – Are they Good or Bad for your PS5 SSD & System Temperatures? The Playstation 5 is one of the oddest looking consoles in…well.. ever! I think we can all agree that when Sony unveiled the console, a large number of us assumed it was concept art, or a tech demo. But no, […]
DS223j VS DS220j Hardware Specifications CPU CPU Model Realtek RTD1296 Realtek RTD1619B CPU Quantity 1 1 CPU Architecture 64-bit 64-bit CPU Frequency 4-core 1.4 GHz 4-core 1.7 GHz Hardware Encryption Engine Memory System Memory 512 MB DDR4 non-ECC 1 GB DDR4 non-ECC Notes Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or […]
Synology DSM 7 vs TrueNAS Core – Software Comparison Choosing between these two incredibly popular platforms for secure storage, accessing and sharing your data is not easy! With Synology and DSM, you have a premium hardware+software platform that easily emulates entire operating system levels of features, with an incredibly user-friendly design, initiative controls and a […]
Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Plex Media Server on a UGREEN NAS Now that users are beginning to get their hands on the pre-ordered UGREEN NASync server devices, a one of the most popular applications that many will want to run is Plex Media Server. Easily one of the most powerful and capable media server applications in […]
Finding Out More About the HexOS NAS Software, Where it lives with TrueNAS Scale and Whether it Might Deserve Your Data A little over a month ago, HexOS (the NAS software that has been in quiet development, first publicly addressed on LTT back in Dec 2022 and covered HERE on NC) popped it’s head up above […]
PCIe 4 NVMe SSD Comparison – WD Black SN850X vs Samsung 980 Pro When the PCIe4 Generation of SSDs first launched in 2020, two brands that EASILY made the biggest impact at the time were WD and Samsung. Although neither was the first to commercially release an SSD into this new potential 8GB bandwidth tier […]
Installing Plex Media Server on a Synology NAS in DSM 7.1/7.2: A Step-by-Step Guide Plex Media Server is an excellent tool for managing and streaming your media collections. It can run on numerous platforms, including Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM), the operating system for their Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. In this guide, we’ll explore the […]
SanDisk Extreme PRO and WD My Passport SSD Failures – Wait, WHAT? SanDisk, long established SSD brand and partner of Western Digital, in the last few months has come under scrutiny following a flurry of user complaints about their Extreme and Extreme Pro Portable External Solid State Drives (SSDs) in the first half of 2023. […]
Synology recently hosted its highly anticipated Solution Day 2024 in Taiwan, unveiling a range of groundbreaking innovations and enterprise solutions designed to address the evolving challenges of data management, security, and IT infrastructure. This year’s event focused heavily on AI integration, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and scalable storage solutions, highlighting Synology’s commitment to driving digital […]
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 […]
Choosing a NAS for Video Editing – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! No doubt, you’ve got friends and professional colleagues working in the world of post-production and content creation who have staunchly recommended that you start editing your big projects on a NAS! Sounds simple, right? You’ve spent the best part of the last couple […]