How to Install TrueNAS Scale/Core on a Terramaster NAS If you’re new to private server storage, you’ve probably heard the phrase “everything runs on Linux.” While that’s not entirely true (many other platforms exist with their own foundations), Linux remains the dominant base for much of the software we use daily—including Network Attached Storage (NAS). […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week9-2025.wav Welcome to the NAScompares Weekly Digest for Week 9 of 2025! This week saw major announcements in the storage, networking, and NAS industries, including lunar data centers, next-gen NAND advancements, NAS OS updates, and new high-speed SSDs. Let’s dive into the biggest news from the past week. 🚀 Phison and Lonestar Partner for Lunar […]
How to Install TrueNAS Core on a Terramaster NAS Drive – Step By Step Guide Most new or relatively inexperienced NAS users can be separated into two clear categories. There are those that want to get their hands dirty, spend sensibly on a DiY system in order to take advantage of community built platforms such […]
How to Install TrueNAS Scale/Core on a Terramaster NAS If you’re new to private server storage, you’ve probably heard the phrase “everything runs on Linux.” While that’s not entirely true (many other platforms exist with their own foundations), Linux remains the dominant base for much of the software we use daily—including Network Attached Storage (NAS). […]
How to Install UnRAID on a Terramaster NAS Drive in 15mins Note – Terramaster have changed their policy with regard to installation of 3rd Party OS’ on their systems. This change now means that running UnRAID on your Terramaster NAS will NOT invalidate your 2/3 Year (device dependent) hardware warranty. However they will not support […]
How to Install UnRAID on a Terramaster NAS Drive in 15mins Note – Terramaster have changed their policy with regard to installation of 3rd Party OS’ on their systems. This change now means that running UnRAID on your Terramaster NAS will NOT invalidate your 2/3 Year (device dependent) hardware warranty. However they will not support […]
CES 2025 in Las Vegas is in full swing, and Synology has made waves by unveiling the BeeStation Plus (BST170-8T), an updated version of their entry-level NAS that packs some exciting new features. Here’s everything we know about this affordable and simplified NAS solution for personal and small business use. What’s New with the BeeStation […]
Terramaster F4-212 – Designed for Data Backup and Home Multimedia Center TerraMaster, a professional brand that focuses on providing innovative storage products for homes and businesses, launched an affordable Quad Core NAS F4-212 with the latest processor as the updated version of previous generation F4-210, supports TRAID, BTRFS file system, Snapshot and TFSS and runs […]
Reviewing the TerraMaster F2-422 2-Bay NAS with 10Gbe Of all the brands that I discuss here on the blog, one that always seems to surprise me is TerraMaster. On the surface, they are a fairly standard NAS brand that, though lacking the wide commercial notoriety of a brand like Synology, still produce a remarkably impressive […]
Terramaster U8-450 Rackmount NAS Review Here at NASCompares, we’ve seen a myriad of Network Attached Storage devices come and go. Enter the Terramaster U8-450 Rackmount NAS, a unit that piques our interest and promises to redefine the NAS landscape. Designed to cater to a diverse audience – from the meticulous tech hobbyist to the demanding […]
How to Install UnRAID on a QNAP NAS Drive in 15mins Of all the different Network Attached Storage software that is discussed online, one the most unsung heroes of the DiY server scene is UnRAID. It was created like many software solutions—by a software engineer who was trying to solve his own problem. In the […]
TerraMaster Releases the Most Convenient 2-bay NAS F2-212, Offering Large-Capacity Secure Private Cloud Storage With the increasing volume of digital data, people need a reliable and easy-to-use solution to store and back up their files, documents, photos, videos, and more. NAS devices offer centralized storage that’s accessible from multiple devices, making data management more efficient. […]
Terramaster U8-450 Rackmount NAS Review Here at NASCompares, we’ve seen a myriad of Network Attached Storage devices come and go. Enter the Terramaster U8-450 Rackmount NAS, a unit that piques our interest and promises to redefine the NAS landscape. Designed to cater to a diverse audience – from the meticulous tech hobbyist to the demanding […]
Review of the Terramaster T9-450 NAS Drive Remember when desktop 9-Bay NAS systems were not a thing? Yeah. It doesn’t seem to long ago that the paradigm of 2/4/8-Bay tower chassis was the status quo, yet over the last few years we have seen 5-Bay systems launch, 6-Bay systems flourish from all the established NAS […]
Build the Quietest Home Multimedia Center As the data we create in our personal and work lives grows exponentially, and it must be housed somewhere safe, simple, and accessible, the best long-term option is always a personal NAS you have in your home or office server. Most users have strict noise requirements for NAS products […]
Review of the Terramaster F2-212 NAS Drive This year has seen all the big players in the world of network-attached storage bring their latest solutions to market! Maybe it’s because people’s concerns over their data have never been higher, perhaps it’s the growing affordability of a number of key components, or simply that the advances […]
Review of the Terramaster F2-212 NAS Drive This year has seen all the big players in the world of network-attached storage bring their latest solutions to market! Maybe it’s because people’s concerns over their data have never been higher, perhaps it’s the growing affordability of a number of key components, or simply that the advances […]
Berlin, Germany – September 2, 2023 – The stage was set for innovation at IFA 2023 as Ugreen, a renowned name in tech peripherals, made its grand entrance into the NAS system market. With the introduction of the DXP2800 and DXP4800, Ugreen demonstrates its commitment to delivering cutting-edge storage solutions that cater to both enthusiasts […]
How to Install UnRAID on a QNAP NAS Drive in 15mins Of all the different Network Attached Storage software that is discussed online, one the most unsung heroes of the DiY server scene is UnRAID. It was created like many software solutions—by a software engineer who was trying to solve his own problem. In the […]
Synology has expanded its catalogue of Network-Attached Storage (NAS) solutions, announcing the launch of the DS223j, a budget-friendly model geared towards home users and small businesses. The DS223j is fitted with a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core, 64-bit processor clocking in at 1.7 GHz. While it doesn’t outperform high-end models, it brings an effective blend of power […]