Choosing the Best 2-Bay NAS Drive of 2020 When you are looking for a new data storage solution, chances are that in terms of cost vs storage, a 2 drive solution is pretty much a solid choice – especially for beginners. If you can overcome the initial downfall of losing 50% of your storage space […]
Brand New Information on the QNAP HS-453DX SilentNAS A fanless, HDD + M.2 SSD hybrid 10GbE Silent NAS that supports HDMI 2.0 4K playback, blending your aesthetics, entertainment and lifestyle. The HS-453DX is equipped with Intel® Celeron® J4105 quad-core processor and supports HDMI 2.0 (4K @60Hz) output. It can output high-quality images to 4K large […]
More Information Confirmed on the QNAP TS-253D, TS-453D and TS-653D NAS 2020 is really turning into a rather odd and unique year, isn’t it? With many businesses having to change the way they operate, creating far more elaborate virtual networks for their staff and customers to work with – it has never been a more […]
Synology vs Western Digital NAS – Which NAS deserves your Data? The DS216J unlike the WDBVBZ0040JCH-EESN is made by Synology. People often choose Synology because of user friendly interface as well as being suited for Mac and Windows based environments. It is relatively easy to set up and use, and those who are new to […]
Low Price 10Gbe 8-Port Switch Buffalo BS-MP2008 – Some heroes don’t wear capes! 2018 is going to be MASSIVE for 10Gbe. I know I keep saying it, but it is true. With file sizes becoming bigger on a daily basis and everything for virtual machines and large-scale snapshot backs becoming increasingly more mainstream, the need for […]
QXG-25G2SF-CX6 now available 25GbE dual-port network expansion card Controller: NVDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx Connector: SFP28 PCIe interface: PCIe Gen4 x8 (backwards compatible with Gen3 and Gen2) Transmission rates: 25Gbps/10Gbps Supported operating systems: QTS/QuTS hero (we recommend using the latest version); Windows (Driver required); Linux (Driver required) Supported QNAP NAS: Models with at least one free […]
Transcoding 4K Media on the QNAP TS-251B NAS Plex Media Server? Transcoding on a NAS such as the QNAP TS-251B 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-251B NAS is […]
Which NAS box is practical for a File server and a GIT Server for collaborative software development I’m looking to get a NAS for 2 reasons. 1. The first is for safe storage of files, including videos and photos, and work. 2. The second is for a collaborative project where I’ll need a GIT server […]
What are the signs someone is trying to hack into your home network? There are several signs that someone may be trying to hack into your home network. Some of the most common signs include: Unusual network activity: If you notice an increase in network activity, especially at unusual times, it may be a sign […]
Brand New QMIRO-201W Mesh Router System Wi-Fi System from QNAP Good news for anyone that has been holding out for a next-generation mesh router system, with recently leaked news that QNAP is developing their own tri-band mesh router system for home and business. Although they are not the first NAS brand to enter the mesh […]
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Specifications and Hardware Revealed on the Synology DS418PLAY 4K Diskstation NAS Synology DiskStation DS418play is a 4-bay NAS designed for ultra-high definition multimedia enthusiasts. Powered by a new dual-core processor, DS418play supports real-time transcoding for up to 2 channels of H.265/H.264 4K videos at the same time. AES-NI support ensures smooth encrypted data transfer and […]
Dual-band AX3000 3-Pack (MK73) Nighthawk Dual-band WiFi 6 Mesh System TECHNICAL DETAILS Height 4.8in Width 4.8in Depth 2.5in Weight 0.63lbs Requirements High-speed Internet connection to existing modem or gateway Total WiFi Coverage 4,500 sq. ft. Router (MR70) – Dimensions: 4.8 x 4.8 x 2.5 in – Weight: 0.63 lb • Satellites (MS70) – Dimensions: 4.8 x 4.8 x 2.5 […]
QNAP show us the TR-004 RAID enabled DAS and NAS Expansion Chassis Another new QNAP device for their ever expanding 2019 range, the TR-004 RAID DAS is the latest unit to be shown at Computex 2018. QNAP (unlike their biggest rivals Synology) are quite up front about new releases. Typically their NAS server devices are […]
Another Synology update for 2017 and 2018 with updated information on the Synology DS1817 NAS Almost two months ago, we at NASCompares told you guys about the (new released) Synology DS1817+ and DS1517+ NAS that were the first real steps towards the new generation of Synology desktop NAS units for 2017. Alongside these two NAS (that […]
Help with Graphics Cards and QNAP NAS Support I have been diligently researching NAS boxes, and am in despair. I want to stream and transcode videos, and some of the Qnap boxes will do this, but seem to have HDMI1.4 on them rather than the latest HDMI2. So the best thing might be to get […]
I need to know what is the dongle Wi-Fi compatible with DS418 Asus USB-AC56 adapter Wi-Fi Dongle Synology products can join an existing wireless network or turn into a wireless access point (hotspot) by simply plugging a USB wireless dongle into your Synology products. The wireless dongles that have been tested on the Synology […]
WD vs Synology vs Qnap I need help in deciding which HD to get. After reading your article https://nascompares.com/wd-my-cloud-nas-versus-synology-qnap-nas it’s a little clearer, but not really… I need to be able to access my photos and files from both home and the store. I need to have a backup of everything, and I need it […]
Synology or HPE? I have a question which I have not seen covered much. I have seen bloggers make cheap NAS with desktop machines. I have not seen anyone compare Synology (or similar with an entry level microserver (like the HPE P16006-001 https://www.provantage.com/hpe-p16006-001~7HPE96K5.htm). I have used Synology in the past because it was easy. I […]
Backing up music files, from a bluesound vault 2 i. I have a bluesound vault 2 i. I wish to know what would be the best device to back up all my music files. Thanks. It will probably be working another way round. All you media will be stored on the NAS. Either with one […]