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 […]
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The 4K NAS with 10GbE and M.2 cache
budget NAS for photo/video editing
NAS as a stock image/video database remotely
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
DS918+ compatible IP cameras- Wired Connection, POE Power, Motion Detection, Night Vision, Waterproof, Wide Angle
I own a Synology DS918+ NAS. I want to use security cameras with the device to store videos, live monitor via local and remote access. I live in a six storied building and currently, need four security cameras for surveillance purpose. My Budget is around 350 ~ 450 US dollars for the cameras. Two Security Cameras […]
Media Nas
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
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
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 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
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
Multipurpose NAS for drone video and photography
Run PlayOn to stream content via Plex
Buy a Ts-328 or TS-453Be
Best 60FPS NAS
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 […]