Get an email every time there is a new post added on this page (tag)!

iTunes Match on a NAS

iTunes Match on a NAS

Probably the most complicated task I am looking to be able to do with a NAS is to use iTunes Match. In order to continue to use that service I have to have iTunes installed on a Mac or a PC. My understanding is that if I use a distribution like Ubuntu and a WINE […]

The 4K NAS with 10GbE and M.2 cache

The 4K NAS with 10GbE and M.2 cache

Hello am looking to purchase a 4 bay nas that has the following characteristics 10gbe connection (network is 10gbe) play 4k able to connect with -udp-203 from oppo and play 4k through there Also we want it to utilize m2 ssd to push data faster We picked this TS-453BT3 so far, what do you think? […]

budget NAS for photo/video editing

budget NAS for photo/video editing

I’m looking for a NAS to keep and edit my work on, as well as to sync images between computers on different locations. I’m currently a photography student so my budget isn’t what it should be. I currently have my files on a 4TB drive in my computer tower, but it’s filling up fast. I’d […]

NAS as a stock image/video database remotely

NAS as a stock image/video database remotely

The primary need is to remotely dump and access photos and to be apple to organize a couple of terabytes of videos and photos over a long term. The end goal is to use the NAS as a stock image/video database that any media team member can access anywhere in the world while also having […]

Trying to find the best plex server for myself and family

Trying to find the best plex server for myself and family

My goal is: Storage solution for personal files, Storage solution for Plex, Capable of handling transcoding to 1-3 people simultaneously (rarely do my family and I overlap watching plex, but it has happened – and I want to accommodate that possibility, however rare) My original plan was just to buy the QNAP TVS-882, but the price kept […]

Buying a 4-bay NAS – Guide

Buying a 4-bay NAS – Guide

I want to build a storage for home. I want to use it as a backup for our 2 computers (we have mac and laptop as well), to store our movies and music. I want to have at least 4 bays and I do not know if it is possible to be able to use […]

Media Nas

Media Nas

I am looking for a NAS that can download torrents easily and remotely, I have been using a Zyxel NSA 325 v2 with Transmission and have been relatively happy with the set up. I had this hooked up to Kodi and played my content over the network. What I would like is something similar, a […]

Most secure NAS – data storage & transmission

Most secure NAS – data storage & transmission

I have a question about the best network storage solution for a small research group. We are looking for fast and secure storage (>40 TB, but that is the minimum requirement) for scientific data that has to be regularly accessed for data analysis. We recently experienced a break down of our university file server, which […]

4K editing on WiFi NAS

4K editing on WiFi NAS

I’m looking for a NAS to store and stream 4K video on and from. This will be home made material or MKV movies. My wifi is very fast so that is not the issue. I need as low latency as possible. Another demand would be copying files to and from my NAS from laptop via […]

Combine three different make NAS into single system

Combine three different make NAS into single system

Hi, I’ve currently got 4 different NAS devices kicking around stretching back about a decade (a now pretty ancient Buffalo Linkstation LS-WX4.0TL/R1, two Thecus N3200Pro‘s and a more recent Lenovo IX4-300d – the LinkStation turns on and off with my desktop PC, the others turn on and off on a schedule) between them proving around […]

NAS for photographer/creative professional- cheapest 10gbe NAS

NAS for photographer/creative professional- cheapest 10gbe NAS

Hi. I am a photographer/creative professional who works primarily with Adobe Lightroom on a late 2013 iMac. I also dabble in video (little bit of 4K video editing). I am new to the NAS game, and have recently put together the following setup: Synology DS218+ with 2x Western Digital Gold 4TB hard drives (setup in […]

NAS for running Plex DVR service and downloading movies to watch

NAS for running Plex DVR service and downloading movies to watch

NAS for running Plex DVR service and downloading movies to watch Looking for a NAS to run Plex DVR service and stream HD Movies. 200-450$ 2terr The NAS you are looking for is TS251B. It has HDMI supporting streams up 4K. And also Decent CPU for HD and 4K transcoding if you want to watch videos even […]

Synology E10G18-T1 direct connection do not work

Synology E10G18-T1 direct connection do not work

I have installed a E10G18-T1 into my ds1618+. I have installed an asus XG-C100C into my win 10 desktop. Both installations appear successful. I have connected the two cards via a 4meter cat6A cable. Synology Assistant finds the NAS connected via this cable. It has a mac address only, status is offline, WOL is off. […]

DROBO alternative for video editing

DROBO alternative for video editing

I just ordered a DROBO solution from Amazon… but now thinking that I made a mistake and need to switch it over to a Synology NAS… so that I can have access to my information via the internet on my laptop. My major usage is for Photography and Video work I do for Family… putting […]

Multipurpose NAS for drone video and photography

Multipurpose NAS for drone video and photography

I am a small print and advertising company and work from my home and shop. I do drone video and photography in addition to printing and design. Therefore I need a NAS to place in one location and be able to access from anywhere. I would also like to have access to a large collection […]

Run PlayOn to stream content via Plex

Run PlayOn to stream content via Plex

I have been looking at getting a NAS to run Plex and also be able to run VM’s mostly the VM’s would be off and turned on when i want to play around for Linux or run PlayOn in order to be able to stream more content via Plex. Synology plus series or Qnap plus […]

Buy a Ts-328 or TS-453Be

Buy a Ts-328 or TS-453Be

I’ve been a subscriber to your youtube channel for sometime now, thanks for the great videos and the good advice. In the past I used a Qnap 229II pro. Now I am stuck and some sensible advise from you would be very welcome. Do I buy a TS 328 with 3 WD red 8TB = […]

Best 60FPS NAS

Best 60FPS NAS

Looking for 4K nas that will stream at 60FPS. I also have an old audio kit that can only receive 1.2 1.4 HDMI. Looking to stream 2.0 video to the TV and 1.4 to the sound processor. Hoping to use a NAS a bit like an Oppo player. I have Roon installed on a NUC […]

Plex NAS with HDMI & SPDIF controlled via handheld remote

Plex NAS with HDMI & SPDIF controlled via handheld remote

Which HDMI 2.0 NAS connected to my TV (and to my Amplifier via SPDIF) would enable me to use a handheld remote (either TV/Amp remotes or NAS remote) to view/listen to my media on Plex server via HDMI (ie. bypass the router latency/bottleneck)? Since 2005 I’ve been running a Windows Media Center PC connected directly […]