Apple TV & NAS I am looking to purchase a NAS mostly for the purpose to taking my movies and TV shows that are purchased in iTunes offline. I use an Apple TV to watch this content. Do I even need something like Plex or Emby or can I just direct the Apple TV to […]
Can I connect Qnap NAS directly to a PC or Mac? If you are planning to connect your Qnap NAS to your PC over USB, then no, you can not no it with every model (just few). NAS means network attached storage and is being connected to a network. Once added as a network drive, the […]
The QNAP TS-877-1700-16G Ryzen 7 NAS – Could this be the Most POWERFUL Desktop NAS we have ever seen? Originally covered much earlier in the year, the QNAP TS-x77 series has really been a NAS that puts the POW into powerful. It was originally uncovered along with the TS-453BT3 and has really taken its sweet […]
Choosing the right Synology NAS to buy Deciding which NAS to buy can be quite a daunting task. Whether it is your first NAS, an upgrade to an existing Network Attached Storage setup or even as a gift for a family member (an occurrence that is strangely more common than you might think) you will […]
Should you buy the QNAP TVS-473e NAS this 2018 for the Home or Business? What the QNAP TVS-473e can do (PROS): Medium to High Virtualisation Business Use SMB Storage PCIe Slots Can connect to TB2 with the Apple TB2-Dedicated SSD Bays 10GBe Support (optional card) DLNA Support M.2 SSD Drive Support for Caching Includes remote control Apple Time […]
The Latest Synology PLAY arrives for 2018 – Is the DS418play the Dream 4K NAS for you? What the DS418play can do (PROS): Great 4K Support DLNA Support Apple Time Machine Support Plex Support Surveillance including multiple camera licences iTunes Server Snapshot Support and BTRFS Support email server Download server (FTP, HTTP, BT,NZB) CMS and […]
I’m in the market of buying a 2-4 bays NAS with the possibility of running a couple of (linux) VM/Containers. To be honest much of my reason for buying a Synology is the design, Qnap doesn’t make a “pretty” black NAS, it seems that they are unable to settle on a design and keep it, too messy […]
Review of the MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD There has been a remarkable deluge of PCIe NVMe M.2 SSDs hit the market in the middle of 2021 and for many users who have been looking at upgrading their high-performance gaming storage or post-production editing, this has come as something of a mixed […]
What is the best RAID configuration for speed? All of the data is replaceable from CD/DVD and I’m looking for speed of delivery through a Plex Media Server. The fastest RAID will always be RAID0 which means that all drives in the array will be combined as one. So the writing operations will be really […]
The Synology RS1623xs+ NAS – A New and Long Demanded NAS in the Works! ANOTHER new Synology uncovered! It really is bloody RAINING Synology NAS lately and the freshly uncovered RS1623xs+ is another business class solution that is the follow-up to an often hugely overlooked great rackmount server! This latest NAS that will likely be […]
Hi, I had DS218 synology and I couldn’t find any Wi-Fi Dongle that is on the Synology Compatibility list. Is that mean I had to use Lan cable? But the office that I rent they only can provide me a wi-fi connection. Can you suggest me what can I do or is there any wi-fi […]
Asustor Reveal the Switch’stor ASW205T 2.5Gbe Unmanaged Network Switch Already a well-established brand in the world of network-attached storage (NAS), Asustor has just launched their first network switch, the ASW205T 2.5Gbe Unmanaged 5 port switch. Named the Switch’stor (in line with their recent NAS releases in the Lockerstor, Drivestor and Nimbustor), the ASW205T arrives in […]
Transcoding 4K Media on the QNAP TS-453B NAS Server? Transcoding on a NAS such as the QNAP TS-453B device is the ability for a multimedia file to be changed from it’s existing format or codec to one that is better suited to the destination device. In this file access, the QNAP TS-453B NAS is the host […]
WD My Cloud NAS or Synology/QNAP? Which Brand Should You Buy? For many users, the first NAS they ever owned was the affordable and sturdy WD My Cloud NAS drive. From students and teachers to console gamers and small business, the WD My Cloud range of NAS devices was one of the earliest attempts by […]
A Guide to Buying the Right Synology NAS Now If you are considering buying a new Synology NAS in 2018, chances are that you are looking to buy the newest models. This is completely understandable, a network attached storage device is a solid, long-term investment for you or your business and the last thing you […]
The Best Network Switches for your NAS A network switch is a smart means to manage, control, configure and connect all of your network devices. Many people often get routers and switches confused and this is perfectly understandable. At first, second and third glance they seem near enough identical. A both that lives in the […]
Considering buying a NAS for my home needs. I will only use it for some personal files (1 Tb), and mostly for video consumption, from only one source: my TV (i.e. no simultaneous users). I need a NAS that can manage torrent downloads, and be able to stream 4k movies to the TV (a Panasonic […]
Thunderbolt 5: The Future of Connectivity or an Overkill for Most Users? As Thunderbolt 5 prepares to make its debut in 2024, many consumers are left wondering if this new technology is a significant advancement they should be anticipating or just another buzz that will fade away. This doubt intensifies especially when considering the lukewarm […]
Review of the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD 2021 has been a real boom year for super-fast SSD storage and one drive that has seemingly come out of nowhere to being EVERYWHERE is the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus SSD. Although it could be argued that many areas of consumer technology has […]
How long will my NAS live? I am very concerned about the SMR/CMR dilemma that we are currently embroiled with. I have a Synology DS218+, 1 1/2 years in service, fitted with x2 4TB WD Red CMR drives. My stockist still has 4TB CMR drIves on offer. Should I buy two more CMR drives now […]