UGREEN NASync NAS Storage Software Early Beta Review Many of you might have already heard about the NAS solution (the NASync DXP series) coming from UGREEN soon. Arriving initially on Kickstarter on the 26th March, this product will hopefully be rolling out to backers in mid-summer 2024, with it no doubt arriving at traditional retail […]
The UGREEN NAS Drives – Should You Back This Kickstarter? The UGreen NAS series has recently been launched on Kickstarter, presenting an exciting opportunity for enthusiasts and potential users to engage with what the product promises. However, as with any product, especially those launched via crowdfunding platforms, it’s crucial to approach with a balanced perspective, […]
UGREEN NASync NAS Storage Software Early Beta Review Many of you might have already heard about the NAS solution (the NASync DXP series) coming from UGREEN soon. Arriving initially on Kickstarter on the 26th March, this product will hopefully be rolling out to backers in mid-summer 2024, with it no doubt arriving at traditional retail […]
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 PLUS Review (Pre-Release) With many newcomers stepping into the network-attached storage arena, aiming to compete with established giants like Synology and QNAP, UGREEN’s entry is one of the most confident I’ve seen to date. UGREEN, a brand that has existed for quite some time in the computer accessories arena, seems to have […]
Terramaster F4-212 – Designed for Data Backup and Home Multimedia Center TerraMaster, a professional brand that focuses on providing innovative storage products for homes and businesses, launched an affordable Quad Core NAS F4-212 with the latest processor as the updated version of previous generation F4-210, supports TRAID, BTRFS file system, Snapshot and TFSS and runs […]
A Guide to the Best 8-Bay NAS Drives to Buy Right Now Delving into the world of NAS for business purposes, it becomes clear that the 8-Bay NAS drives mark a significant leap in seriousness and capability. While NAS systems are commonly used in homes, for budget-friendly options, and in small businesses for basic storage […]
A Guide to the Best 5/6-Bay NAS Drives to Buy Right Now In recent years, the appeal of 5-Bay and 6-Bay NAS systems has dramatically increased, particularly since 2023/2024. Previously, home and small-business users tended to opt for either modest 2/4 Bay systems or jump to the larger 8-Bay models when needing more storage capacity. […]
A Guide to the Best Plex NAS Drives to Buy Right Now In 2024, if you’re considering a Synology or QNAP NAS drive for setting up a Plex Media Server, it’s probably because you’re tired of subscribing to multiple online streaming services, OR you have a vast collection of physical discs at home that you’d […]
Aoostar R1 and R7 NAS Review In 2024, the landscape of digital storage and data management is evolving rapidly, influenced heavily by the rising costs of third-party cloud services such as Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox. As subscription fees climb, many individuals and businesses are reconsidering their reliance on these external cloud solutions. The increasing […]
A Guide to the Best Low-Price NAS Drives to Buy Right Now It would be an understatement to say that the sheer range and affordability of private server devices that even the most cash-strapped user can buy have grown exponentially over the last few years. It seems almost insane to think that you can pick […]
Reviewing the TerraMaster F2-422 2-Bay NAS with 10Gbe Of all the brands that I discuss here on the blog, one that always seems to surprise me is TerraMaster. On the surface, they are a fairly standard NAS brand that, though lacking the wide commercial notoriety of a brand like Synology, still produce a remarkably impressive […]
A Guide to the Best 8-Bay NAS Drives to Buy Right Now Delving into the world of NAS for business purposes, it becomes clear that the 8-Bay NAS drives mark a significant leap in seriousness and capability. While NAS systems are commonly used in homes, for budget-friendly options, and in small businesses for basic storage […]
A Guide to the Best Low-Price NAS Drives to Buy Right Now It would be an understatement to say that the sheer range and affordability of private server devices that even the most cash-strapped user can buy have grown exponentially over the last few years. It seems almost insane to think that you can pick […]
A Guide to the Best 4-Bay NAS Drives to Buy Right Now For professionals transitioning from cloud services to private servers, the 4-Bay NAS market is often the preferred starting point in 2023-2024. With NAS hard drives reaching capacities of 22TB and soon 24TB, combined with enhanced redundancy features for data safety, these 4-disk servers […]
The Ultimate Guide to Selecting Top 2-Bay NAS Drives for 2023-2024 In the quest for a new data storage solution, a 2-drive NAS often emerges as an ideal balance of cost and storage, particularly for beginners or first-time personal server owners. Overcoming the initial limitation of a 50% storage reduction (due to RAID 1 across […]
A Guide to the Best 5/6-Bay NAS Drives to Buy Right Now In recent years, the appeal of 5-Bay and 6-Bay NAS systems has dramatically increased, particularly since 2023/2024. Previously, home and small-business users tended to opt for either modest 2/4 Bay systems or jump to the larger 8-Bay models when needing more storage capacity. […]
A Guide to the Best 4-Bay NAS Drives to Buy Right Now For professionals transitioning from cloud services to private servers, the 4-Bay NAS market is often the preferred starting point in 2023-2024. With NAS hard drives reaching capacities of 22TB and soon 24TB, combined with enhanced redundancy features for data safety, these 4-disk servers […]
The Ultimate Guide to Selecting Top 2-Bay NAS Drives for 2023-2024 In the quest for a new data storage solution, a 2-drive NAS often emerges as an ideal balance of cost and storage, particularly for beginners or first-time personal server owners. Overcoming the initial limitation of a 50% storage reduction (due to RAID 1 across […]
Terramaster U8-450 Rackmount NAS Review Here at NASCompares, we’ve seen a myriad of Network Attached Storage devices come and go. Enter the Terramaster U8-450 Rackmount NAS, a unit that piques our interest and promises to redefine the NAS landscape. Designed to cater to a diverse audience – from the meticulous tech hobbyist to the demanding […]
How to Install UnRAID on a QNAP NAS Drive in 15mins Of all the different Network Attached Storage software that is discussed online, one the most unsung heroes of the DiY server scene is UnRAID. It was created like many software solutions—by a software engineer who was trying to solve his own problem. In the […]