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DS1520+ compatible RAM upgrade

DS1520+ compatible RAM upgrade

DS1520+ compatible RAM upgrade RAM upgrade specs Hi, thank you for all the info you provide on your website plus videos on YouTube. You’re my go to guy for anything NAS related. My only question is – for Synology DS1520+, I see that it has 1 RAM slot available – what’s the max upgrade that […]

Synology GoFile shared file redirect to untrusted https SSL

Synology GoFile shared file redirect to untrusted https SSL

Moving Synology NAS to HTTPS . My NAS comes up as insecure when I access through HTTPS. How do I install the right certificates and what do I need to do on my router. If you already have a video on this please point me to it. Many thanks.   I just did a simple […]

Backup NVR system to a NAS

Backup NVR system to a NAS

Hello. I have a Hikvision NVR and recently purchased a Synology 920+ with the hope that I can run backups of the NVR video files to the 920+. The NVR can use NAS connected folders to record live video but I’m not seeing a way to backup to NAS folders using the built-in AutoBackup. But, […]

Cheapest solo 10GbE / Thunderbolt adaptors

Cheapest solo 10GbE / Thunderbolt adaptors

So I bought the Akitio dock and I am not a fan, part of my whole process is simplicity and the power supply larger than the dock, I’m realizing now other than the 10gbe port, there’s nothing I would use (don’t need CFast or USB 3.0, I’ve switched over mostly to USB-C). I was curious […]

Compatible GPU card for Qnap

Compatible GPU card for Qnap

Bought the 673A and got it up and running. Today I installed a Crucial 32GB module with the original 8GB and they seem to be working fine. Final question, if that’s ok. What GPU should I buy for it? I’ll be using it for Plex and in the future for surveillance. So far Plex works […]

Timetec RAM upgrade for DS920+

Timetec RAM upgrade for DS920+

I may have taken your advice to insure that Amazon did not incorrectly update/specify the wrong Modules a bit too far. I thought a simple request to TimeTec would ease my concerns and simply give me the nod that all is fine and I indeed picked the right Module…. But Noooooo.. TimeTec is now adamant […]

Can I migrate RAID1 from a PC to a NAS/ DAS?

Can I migrate RAID1 from a PC to a NAS/ DAS?

Can I migrate RAID1 from a PC to a NAS/ DAS? Not in a direct way. You could remove a second drive from your PC and put it in the NAS. Format and reinitialise it. Then copy data from a PC to a NAS and migrate from Basic to RAID1 mode. This would be the […]

How to add Library on Emby

How to add Library on Emby

Library on Emby How do I add folders to emby server on terramaster. I look through the folders but cant find the one I created with the movies.  

Rack server 20CM deep (7.8 inches)

Rack server 20CM deep (7.8 inches)

On 200mm Hi Guys, I have a very shallow rack at home. I had to squeeze it in between a few other items and it is just 200 mm deep. It works well for my patch panel and I have a rack mounted router in there too. I’d love to squeeze in a NAS, my […]

RAM upgrade for Synology NAS in USA

RAM upgrade for Synology NAS in USA

Memory Recommendation Good day Robbie…. The Memory upgrade Brand recommendations here I presume were based using the older DSM 6…. Would you feel comfortable still recommending these now that DSM 7 is near, in case 7 is finicky on what Memory it likes. And you mentioned that “Dual Rank” should be specified, but its not […]

How to play Music from Synology NAS to AUX / Audio IN speakers

How to play Music from Synology NAS to AUX / Audio IN speakers

I have a client that would like to use their NAS as an audio server for their store. The issue is that there’s only one audio cable that they can use to play music to the speakers on the shop floor. We could use a a computer with a browser and connect the audio jack […]

Smallest 10GbE switch

Smallest 10GbE switch

Smallest 10GbE switch and therefore cheapest CRS305-1G-4S+INFive-port desktop switch with one Gigabit Ethernet port and four SFP+ 10Gbps ports The CRS305 is a compact yet very powerful switch, featuring four SFP+ ports, for up to 10 Gbit per port. The device has a 1 Gbit copper ethernet port for management access and two DC jacks […]

How to add media (videos, photos) to WD Cloud EX2 Ultra PLEX

How to add media (videos, photos) to WD Cloud EX2 Ultra PLEX

I have a MacBook with a wd my cloud ex2 ultra with 8T. I have watched your video #2 on Plex setup and adding media (couldn’t find the #1 video) My issue is when I get to “browse for media folders” I am taken to my Plex HD where I have no media so far. […]

How to change Synology NAS name?

How to change Synology NAS name?

How to change Synology NAS name? Go to Control Panel > Network > General. Rename your Synology NAS in the Server name field. DSM 6   DSM 7    

E25G21-F2 alternative

E25G21-F2 alternative

DS1821+ NIC 25GbE I would like to buy a 25Gb nic for DS1821+ but I dont want to buy the Synology E25G21-F2. I would like to buy the new Intel E810-XXVDA2. Have you ever used it with DS1821+ or any other synology models. I would deeply appreciate if you could reply asap. Usually, Synology supports […]

Best NAS for 4K PLEX transcoding

Best NAS for 4K PLEX transcoding

Best NAS for 4K PLEX transcoding The best NAS for Plex is definitely new 88X series such as TVS-h1288X. It comes with a Xeon CPU and also transcoding chip built-in. Normally you do not get Xeon with this multimedia chip. Qnap ts-h3088xu is a rack that also features a transcoding chip, but it is quite expensive. The […]

List of best PLEX Rackmount NAS with transcoding chip

List of best PLEX Rackmount NAS with transcoding chip

List of best PLEX Rackmount NAS with transcoding chip [ts-h3088xu-rp] CPU-Model =Intel® Xeon® W-1270 8-core 3.4 GHz processor (boost up to 5.0 GHz) [tvs-h1688x] CPU-Model =Intel® Xeon® W-1250 6-core 3.3 GHz processor (boost up to 4.7 GHz) [tvs-h1288x] CPU-Model =Intel® Xeon® W-1250 6-core 3.3 GHz processor (boost up to 4.7 GHz) [ts-2888x] CPU-Model =Intel® Xeon® […]

NAS Memory RAM Cooler Heatsinks

NAS Memory RAM Cooler Heatsinks

QNAP TVS-672XT Hello, can you tell me another heatsinks that I can use in my to buy QNAP TVS-672 XT for 2x32gb crucial memorys, because the ones that you recommend are out of stock. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074Y2NMTN/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0, Best regards, These memorys are still your recommendation for the QNAP TVS-672 XT, since I saw your new video @ […]

TerraMaster vs Lacie big DAS systems

TerraMaster vs Lacie big DAS systems

Hi! my name is Rolando Schmidt, a photographer and video producer in the chilean patagonia. We started with our studio 4 years ago, when storage was not an issue. Today I am an “eager of knowledge” follower of your videos, Which I feel are the more didactic and easy to understand in youtube, for someone […]

Is WD Red SSD compatible with Synology NAS?

Is WD Red SSD compatible with Synology NAS?

DS720+ with SSD I have a DS720+ with Seagate Ironwolf HDD. My problem is that the HDD is very noisy. I was thinking of replacing the HDD with an SSD. (Specifically a WD Red 4TB SSD.) According to Synology this SSD is not compatible with this NAS, but compatible with DS718+. Question is that the […]