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NAS compatible 4K 8MP cameras with H.265 compression

NAS compatible 4K 8MP cameras with H.265 compression

NAS compatible 4K 8MP cameras with H.265 compression   NAME 4K 8MP H.265 Audio PTZ Night vision 30ft+ US UK Anke C800 4K  8MP(3840 × 2160@15fps) H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 NO NO 100ft/30m USA https://amzn.to/2KF8RF4 Annke AP-I91BF0102#IT1 4K (8 megapixel) H.265+/H.265/H.264+/H.264 NO NO 100ft/30m USA https://amzn.to/3f0SgcP H-VIEW UK800 4K 3840x2160P (8.0 Megapixels) 265 , H.264 YES NO 25-30 […]

How can i get that VM / app to see my hard drive?

How can i get that VM / app to see my hard drive?

I have 10’ks + of music files and I intend to load an android vm on the QNAP so I can install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fillobotto.mp3tagger which is the best tagger I have found to clean my collection. However i am at an impasse and was hoping you might be able to help. How can i get that […]

Which NAS pass HDR through the hdmi 2.0 port

Which NAS pass HDR through the hdmi 2.0 port

4k multi 2.0a and super powerful processor I need to download movies, pictures and music from iphones and ipads and play them on all devices including smart tv’s. I also download all of the above from the internet. Everything I own is newer so it plays all HDR. I own a hi res music system […]

Cheapest WiFi 6 routers

Cheapest WiFi 6 routers

Cheapest WiFi 6 routers   TP-Link Wifi 6 AX1500 Smart WiFi Router – ax Router, Gigabit, Dual Band, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Works with Alexa(Archer AX10) Speed test results 1stFloor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor Archer AX10 Upload 544 Mbps 414 Mbps 238 Mbps Download 807 Mbps 563 Mbps 381 Mbps JD Power Award —Highest in customer satisfaction […]

DS416play RAM upgrade

DS416play RAM upgrade

Hi – Two questions. I would like to upgrade the memory on my Synology DS416play and see that the max is 8 gigabytes. Also, how does one move quickly data from the pc to the NAS. I’m a newbie and don’t know. Have tried the DISM but was hoping for something faster.   Yes you […]

Thunderbolt3 / USB DAS conversion to cat5

Thunderbolt3 / USB DAS conversion to cat5

Thunderbolt3 conversion to cat5 Hi, i saw your videos on youtube, i was wondering to know IF, is possible to connect TerraMaster TD2 to a cat5 using the second thunderbolt3 port… Is this unit only a local unit?? or can i uses this one like a cloud too No, this is a DAS box. You […]

What are the most quite hard drives (HDD)

What are the most quite hard drives (HDD)

I’m looking to setup 2 8TB HDDs in a RAIDZ1 for my data files. I don’t mind any loud Read/Write or Startup noises. In fact, I find them pleasant as I find the sound a dial-up modem makes while connecting… nostalgia is most certainly the culprit. However, I DO mind any idle sounds of any […]

Ds420j vs TS-431p

Ds420j vs TS-431p

Ds420j vs TS-431p Currently have TS-410, running 3 6Tb Raid5, can’t run 4. 4th 6tb on is own. Been working great. Looking for a new NAS. Light work. mostly for streaming video, backing up personal Data (videos and Photo’s). BTW, I do have a synology RT2600 router, really like it and the Safe Access controls […]

Where can I buy old 2TB/3TB/4TB/6TB EFRX CMR WD Red drives (HDD)

Where can I buy old 2TB/3TB/4TB/6TB EFRX CMR WD Red drives (HDD)

Where can I buy old 2TB/3TB/4TB/6TB EFRX CMR WD Red drives (HDD) If you have existing RAID with old 2TB/3TB/4TB/6TB EFRX CMR drives and you need a replacement drive or you want to expand your RAID with an extra drive make sure you get a right drive. You may want to get a spare drive […]

What is SMR HDD?

What is SMR HDD?

What is SMR HDD? Here is what WD say about their SMR drive technology.   Shingled Magnetic Recording + HelioSeal® Technology Introduction The recent convergence of three macro forces—Web 2.0, Cloud-based Services, and Big Data—has created an infrastructural opportunity in which data that is properly stored and analyzed can be the basis for valuable business […]

Is QTS (QuTS) Hero free?

Is QTS (QuTS) Hero free?

NAS Compatibility for QTS Hero I would like to know if QTS hero will be available for TVS-872xt Yes, QTS (now renamed QuTS) Hero will be available to buy use on Qnap 72xt series. It was advertised to be a free alternatives to QTS, but plans have changed. It also comes pre-installed on Xeon and […]

Hardware requirement for home made PLEX server

Hardware requirement for home made PLEX server

I have a older pc I built in 2014 for a NAS running win 7 then upgraded to win 10. just runs plex for windows headless. 1gbe cat 7 cable, 4tb NAS Seagate drives in raid 0. its been a good server for me but ever since going to win 10 home the file transfer […]

How to stream EMBY from Asustor NAS to a TV

How to stream EMBY from Asustor NAS to a TV

i recently bought an Asustor AS6302t after reading the very good reviews from your website. (cheers very good youtube vids) however I think ive been duped… (probably my own stupidity) i wanted a nas with hdmi , due to my logic i thought if i connect the nas via hdmi to my LG smart tv […]

DS718+ VS TS-251D For Multimedia

DS718+ VS TS-251D For Multimedia

Please help me, because i’m lost. I need a NAS to DLNA with fast transcoding for samsung smart tv. I can’t choose between Synology DS718+ and Qnap TS-251d or 251+. At the moment i have TS-228. Please help me to choose. Qnap TS-251D is indeed their latest model with up to date hardware inside. It […]

TS-253Be (453Be) VS TS-251D for multimedia

TS-253Be (453Be) VS TS-251D for multimedia

I’m looking into having a home server with the idea of storing music, pictures and movies and with the capability of viewing the movies on my TV. I have a Roku stick and hope to use that to access the NAS or server. I have watched a few videos about the QNAP TS-251D and think […]

Maximum thunderbolt 3 length and how to extend it

Maximum thunderbolt 3 length and how to extend it

Maximum thunderbolt 3 lengths and how to extend it Can I connect a DROBO 5D3 using a 2 meter TB3 40gpbs Active cable to your docking station then to another 1 or 2 meter TB 40gpbs Active cable connected to iMac Pro? The DROBO 5D3 Located 10′ -12′ away fro iMac Pro. The longest TB3 […]

What is the longest HDMI cable I can get?

What is the longest HDMI cable I can get?

What is the longest HDMI cable I can get? HDMI length limit 4k For resolutions near 4K, it’s recommended to use an HDMI cable that is no longer than 3 meters (10 feet). After that distance, the signal can start to degrade. For lower resolutions, the reliable distance is much longer, with the most common […]

Steam NAS

Steam NAS

Steam Nas What is the most cost effective Nas for playing Steam games from? I have wifi6 and 10gb network already but will only use this to game from and do not want to spend a ton but want fast gaming from it. If another NAS higher end $800-1400 can do everything and game from […]