Synology DS723+ or Terramaster F2-423 NAS – Which Should You Buy? For such a long time, the general hardware that all the NAS brands were offering was generally comparable (Celeron CPU, 2/4GB Memory, coupled of 1GbE and USB) and it was only when you delved into the software that you could see the big differences. […]
New Synology FS3410 Flashstation NAS Revealed Synology has really been on a roll recently with revealing their 2022/2023 solutions, with 7-8 different solutions being unveiled and (for the most part) released in the last 3 months or so. The Synology RS3410 NAS that today’s article covers is the latest addition to the brand’s quiet but […]
Is the TerraMaster D5 Affordable Thunderbolt 3 RAID DAS Worth Your Data? Terramaster is a NAS and DAS brand that will often feature here on NASCompares once or twice a month. This is mainly because although they are not at the very, very top of the industry, they always seemingly produce some of the most […]
Hopefully, you enjoyed the ‘cup of coffee’ I bought for you :)! So, to bring you moderately up to date: I bought the QNAP HS-453DX-8G, and two Samsung 4TB SSD drives (only, no M.2 SATA cache drives at all). The performance is “adequate” for my application, but I’d like to prepare for the days when […]
NAS Drives Vs External DAS Drive – Which Should You Use? How much data have you generated over the last few years? Whether in your personal life or professional life, you have almost certainly generated hundreds of Gigabytes of data in one form or another, some of it essential and some of it pointless. Having […]
DS3617xsII (ex DS3617XS+) vs DS3622xs+ DS3617xsII (ex DS3617XS+) DS3622xs+ Hardware processor Processor model Intel Xeon D-1527 Intel Xeon D-1531 Number of CPUs 1 1 Processor architecture 64-bit 64-bit Processor clock 4-core 2.2 (base frequency) / 2.7 (maximum overclocking) GHz 6-core 2.2 (base frequency) / 2.7 (maximum overclocking) GHz Hardware encryption engine (AES-NI) Memory System memory […]
Synology DS218 Top Speed: 112 MB/s IOPS: 9238.15 Noise: 19.3 dB(A) Power: 14.99W / 5.78W PROS CONS Excellent choice of Apps. Copy button Video transcoding Hot-Swap trays Low-power Mode Low Noise DLNA Compliant Facial/Subject recognition DDR4 new gen RAM Only one Ethernet port Dual drive RAID is not cost effective 4K Transcoding only H265 No […]
Guide to NAS Compatible IP Cameras for indoor use One of the most common questions I am asked here at NASCompares is “What is the best IP Camera for my NAS?”. The appeal of using the awesome surveillance and NVR abilities of a Synology and QNAP NAS is one of those features that was the […]
Choosing the Best 6-Bay NAS Drive of 2020 Whether you have been looking at buying a new network-attached storage (NAS) solution for the home or for business, there is a good chance that you have been looking for a RAID 6 solution in 2020/2021. There was a time when RAID 6 was seen as the […]
I’d like to purchase an NAS to rip my 4k blu-ray discs on to. I’d like to be able to store up to 1000 films if possible in the future. I have been looking at media players and am considering the Zidoo UHD3000 to view the films through once stored on the NAS. I don’t […]
QNAP TVS-h1688X NAS Review – Ground Breaking or Hardware Overkill? Businesses these days have tough choices to make when it comes to where they should store their data and despite the seemingly impressive specifications on the TVS-h1688X, knowing whether it is suitable for your needs is no small decision. For many, it is ‘hot’ data […]
Ever encountered the dreaded “NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID” warning on your QNAP server? This isn’t just an annoyance; it’s a red flag indicating your server lacks proper security measures. Leaving this warning unaddressed exposes your data and users to potential vulnerabilities. Rest assured, there’s no need to panic! This guide will walk you through responsible solutions […]
Frequently Asked Questions about NAS Network Attached Storage, or NAS, has been around for quite a few years now and has grown in popularity year on year. The appeal of cloud platforms such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Amazon S3 and iCloud has dwindled and decreased as overall costs after even a couple of years are […]
Review of the Nextorage NE5N Gen 5 SSD – An Official Phison Backed SSD? The reveal of so many Gen 5 M.2 NVMe SSDs in the first half of 2023 has been a far cry from the arguably more muted formal introduction of Gen 4 back in 2019, with more than 25 different SSDs being […]
A Guide to Moving your Photos and Drive Data to QNAP NAS Today I want to show you guys how to make the switch from your Google Photos and/or Google Drive account and onto a QNAP NAS. Whether you are looking into migrating your data from the cloud to a private server because of safety, […]
How Well Does the QNAP TS-410E NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? Today’s article is about how well the new QNAP TS-410E 4 Bay Silent NAS performs as a Plex Media Server when confronted with a range of 1080p and 4K multimedia. The appeal of accessing all the movies, boxsets, music and home movies […]
The Corsair MP700 vs Seagate Firecuda 540 Gen5 SSD – Which Should You Buy? It has taken some time, but Gen 5 m.2 NVMe SSDs are becoming more available, seeing a decrease in price, and are now being launched by major players in the SSD market. The slow rollout of Gen 5 in the solid-state […]
Cyber Monday Bargains on Synology, QNAP, Seagate, WD, Sabrent and More to Watch For Cyber Monday 2023 – Both home and business users alike often take this opportunity to upgrade or improve upon their existing data storage setup, and it should come as no surprise that several of the top-tier data storage and network tech […]
How to Turn your Physical Computer into a Virtual Machine for Remote Access over the Internet Remote working and ‘online desktop’ access is something that has grown massively relevant in 2020 and only promises to get even bigger. The technology and logic behind the creation of a virtual machine (VM) is not new and in […]
Synology RS422+ NAS Drive Revealed As we slowly learn more about what Synology has planned for 2022 in their hardware and software solutions, one thing that is becoming increasingly clear is that the latest refresh of some of their staple hardware series has made some big changes in scalability. The latest NAS to be revealed […]