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Best doorbell camera that works with Synology NAS (ONVIF Compatibility)
Intercoms have become an essential security feature in homes, offices, and other commercial buildings. They provide a reliable and convenient way of identifying and communicating with people before granting them access to restricted areas. However, to ensure the safety and security of your premises, it is important to choose the right intercom camera. In this […]
HDD life expectancy calculator
How to build a calculator that can predict drive life expectancy? First, you would need to gather the following information about the drive: MTBF, Load/Unload cycle specification, WRL, POH. With this information, you can use the following formula to estimate the drive life expectancy: Drive Life Expectancy = (MTBF / (24 * 365)) * (1 […]
How to install Qnap QTS OS on NVME M.2 SSD
How to install Qnap QTS OS on NVME M.2 SSD If you want to install OS on the NVMe, you should remove HDDs and keep only NVMe SSDs in there. The during the setup (will need to reset your NAS to factory defaults) you will be able to create volumes and RAID on a pair […]
Synology DS423 vs DS423+
Synology DS423 vs DS423+, Plus versus value series. Full 4-bay range compared: DS420j – Good for multimedia, but limited to one or two things running simultaneously DS418 (replaced by DS423) – Good for multimedia using Synology Apps (h264 + h265 support) DS423 Good for multimedia using Synology Apps (h264 support) (Plex and h265 seem to be an issue) DS420+(replaced by DS423+) Good for […]
Synology & QNAP NAS Remote Access Guide – Speed vs Security vs Cost
Accessing Your NAS Remotely – Security vs Speed vs Cost! Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices are an essential part of any home or office network. They provide a central storage location for all your digital files, making it easy to access and share them across multiple devices. However, connecting to a NAS device can be […]
Best Photo app for a NAS (Synology, Qnap etc)
Best Photo app for a NAS (Synology, Qnap etc) that includes photo editing, smart object search and more. The answer is mylio app. Map View your geotagged photos pinned to a map. Quickly add location data to untagged photos by dragging and dropping them onto the map individually or many at the same time. Life […]
Synology DS423+ NAS release date and specs and price
DS423+ release date Synology DS423+ Released (4-Bay Plus Series NAS) Synology, a global leader in network-attached storage (NAS), is set to release their latest model, the DS423+. This powerful NAS device is packed with features that make it perfect for both home and business users alike. With a release date set for March 15th 2023, […]
Synology DS423+ vs DS920+
Choosing the right Network Attached Storage (NAS) device can be a difficult decision with so many options available. Two popular options from Synology, the DS423+ and DS920+, have a lot in common, but also have some key differences. In this article, we will compare these two models based on their upgrades, multimedia capabilities, expansion options, […]
Where to buy PCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs
Are you in the market for a new SSD and looking to upgrade to PCIe Gen 5.0? You’re not alone. Many tech enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the release of these next-gen SSDs, which promise faster speeds and improved performance over their PCIe Gen 4.0 counterparts. However, the release of these SSDs has been delayed, leaving […]
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Choose the Best drives for my Synology, QNAP, ASUSTOR, and TerraMaster – how to make sense from spec sheet
If you’re in the market for a new hard disk drive (HDD) to use in your network-attached storage (NAS) setup, then you’re probably facing a barrage of technical jargon and specifications that can be overwhelming. But fear not, as we’re here to help you make sense of HDD spec sheets and find the right drive […]
How to enable SHR on XS series Synology models
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to enable SHR on XS series Synology models like the DS3615xs: Connect to your Synology device using a web browser and log in to your newly created account. Once logged in, go to the Control Panel and select Terminal & SNMP from the System section. Under the Terminal […]
What are the Quietest hard drives for NAS
What are the Quietest hard drives for NAS I work with a lot of photo and video files, therefore I need a way to store everything. I have two 5TB Toshiba X300 drives, bought around 5 years ago, which have been rarely used in an external enclosure. Recently I built a new desktop PC and […]
HDD compatibility warning – way to disable it? Synology Storage Manager will display an Incompatible or Unverified message
HDD compatibility warning – way to disable it? Synology Storage Manager will display an Incompatible or Unverified message If you have a Synology NAS, you may have encountered the “Incompatible or Unverified” message in Synology Storage Manager. This message is displayed when the hard drive you have installed is not in the Synology’s compatible-drive database, […]
What is video transcoding and do I need Graphics chip on my NAS?
What is video transcoding and do I need Graphics chip on my NAS? GPU on the NAS is used for two reasons HDMI and transcoding. Qnap and Asustor can be connected to a TV via HDMI to stream videos. The user interface is very nice, but some people prefer it over the DLNA etc. […]
How to Enable NVMe Storage Pool on Synology That Only Allow Caching
Synology DiskStations are powerful devices that can be used as centralized storage solutions for personal and business use. They support various types of storage pools and volumes, including HDD, SSD, and NVMe SSD. However, the Synology DSM (Disk Station Manager) interface only allows the NVMe SSDs to be used as cache. If you want to […]
TOS 5 and the AES 256-bit disk array encryption
One of the key features of TOS 5 is the AES 256-bit disk array encryption, which provides a high level of security for the data stored on the NAS. AES 256-bit encryption is considered to be one of the most secure encryption methods currently available. It uses a 256-bit key to encrypt and decrypt data, […]
2.5 GbE USB adapter for Synology
Is there a 2.5 GbE USB adapter for Synology? Before Aquantia based PCIe cards and adapters used to work. But Synology saw people using Qnap components inside Synology, so they blocked this chip. But realtek seems untouched still. Yes, looks like bb-qq has made this possible. Also someone in Germany has put this into practice. […]
2.5GbE USB adapter for Synology
2.15.0-4 DSM7.0 – credit to bb-qq/r8152 Added support of ASUS USB-C2500. USA UK 2.5 GbE USB adapter for Synology Note: The installation will fail the first time. After that, run the following command from the SSH terminal: sudo install -m 4755 -o root -D /var/packages/r8152/target/r8152/spk_su /opt/sbin/spk_su Users of DSM 6.2 should use past releases. […]