UPDATED VERSION: Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS223j, DS223, DS220+, DVA1622, DS723+) Synology 2-bay NAS range compared Model DS220j DS218play DS223 DS220+ DS723+ Estimated Price $186 (18th Jan) $229 (18th Jan) $249 (18th Jan) $299 (18th Jan) $449 (18th Jan) Processor model Realtek RTD1296 Realtek RTD1296 Realtek RTD1619B Intel Celeron J4025 AMD Ryzen R1600 […]
Drobo’s: Innovating Storage Solutions Through the Decades – WHAT WENT WRONG? Drobo, the pioneering data storage company, has had an interesting and noteworthy journey since its inception in 2005. Known for developing user-friendly, advanced storage solutions that emphasize simplicity and reliability, the company has encountered various highs and lows in the market. Let’s dive into […]
Leaving Drobo NAS and Buying a Synology or QNAP – Get it Right, First Time For a long time, I championed the Drobo Brand of network attached storage (NAS) as a great option for users looking to have their very own no-fuss, easy to set up and content-creator-friendly system. However, I think it would be […]
Introduction Brief overview of VPN technology VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology allows users to securely access the internet by encrypting their internet connection and routing it through a remote server. This creates a virtual “tunnel” between the user and the internet, effectively hiding the user’s internet activity and location. VPNs are commonly used by individuals […]
Synology DSM vs QNAP QTS NAS Software & Hardware Comparison When buying a NAS drive, it’s important to consider the software included with the purchase. Brands like Synology and QNAP offer different software designs, user priorities, and learning curves. Even if you plan to mostly use third-party software, you will still need to interact with […]
Synology DSM vs QNAP QTS NAS Software & Hardware Comparison When buying a NAS drive, it’s important to consider the software included with the purchase. Brands like Synology and QNAP offer different software designs, user priorities, and learning curves. Even if you plan to mostly use third-party software, you will still need to interact with […]
Should You Buy the Synology DS720+ or Terramaster F2-423 NAS Drive Prosumer 2-Bay’s such as the Synology DS720+ and Terramaster F2-423 NAS are designed for users who prioritize system power over maximum capacity in their server. If you have just made the decision to switch from public cloud services (Google Dive, DropBox, etc) towards your […]
Comparing the Synology DS720+ vs the DS718+ NAS Drive When it comes down to it, most users buying their very first network-attached storage device will end up choosing a 2-day device. A NAS used to be a remarkable niche piece of hardware that uses would buy and hardly something that troubled the consumer market, but […]
Comparing the Synology DS720+ vs the QNAP TS-253D NAS Drive Trying to buy the best 2-bay network-attached storage (NAS) drive used to be so simple. Just over a decade ago, NAS was (for the most part) a glorified hard drive that you access over the network or internet that you and your PC software could […]
Comparing the Synology DS220+ vs the DS218+ NAS Drive Choosing to buy a NAS drive can often be a tricky investment choice to make. Although the development of network-attached storage in 2020 has far outgrown the rather simplistic ideas of it being a brainless hard drive you can access by the network or internet, growing […]
Comparing the Synology DS920+ vs the QNAP TS-453D NAS Drive These days, whatever you are doing, it creates data. It is becoming increasingly hard these days not to leave a digital footprint, A trace of your whereabouts, or a few you bits and bytes of what you are doing. In fact, many of us do […]
Comparing the Synology DS920+ vs the DS918+ NAS Drive Buying a brand new NAS in 2020 is a lot easier than it would have been as little as five years ago. The hardware landscape of network-attached storage has changed dramatically for the better and now most modern NAS solutions are exceptionally evolved in both hardware […]
Comparing the QNAP TS-253Be vs the Synology DS720+ NAS Drive When it comes to NAS devices in 2020, two of the biggest brands that you can invest in with your data are Synology and QNAP. In a short few years, these two network-attached storage brands have largely dominated the field in both the home and business sectors and unsurprisingly […]
Comparing the Synology DS720+ vs the DS220+ NAS Drive Synology is still regarded as one of the most popular brands in the world of network-attached storage (NAS), with a clearly defined portfolio that accommodates home and business user needs accordingly, as well as all supporting the award-winning and remarkably easy to use Diskstation Manager (DSM) […]
Comparing the Synology DS920+ vs the QNAP TS-453Be NAS Drive When it comes to NAS devices in 2020, two of the biggest brands that you can invest in with your data are Synology and QNAP. In a short few years, these two network-attached storage brands have largely dominated the field in both the home and […]
Comparing the Synology DS720+ vs the DS220+ NAS Drive Synology is still regarded as one of the most popular brands in the world of network-attached storage (NAS), with a clearly defined portfolio that accommodates home and business user needs accordingly, as well as all supporting the award-winning and remarkably easy to use Diskstation Manager (DSM) […]
Comparing the Synology DS220+ vs the QNAP TS-251D NAS Drive When it comes to choosing the right NAS for first-time buyers, a solid 2-Bay solution will always a great first step. In 2020 and 2021, we have seen the average standard of 2 HDD (hard Drive) NAS servers rise substantially and along side after processors […]
Comparing the Synology DS920+ vs the DS420+ NAS Drive In the world of network-attached storage (NAS) Synology is still regarded as one of the most popular brands to buy, with a clearly defined portfolio that accommodates home and business user needs accordingly, as well as all supporting the award-winning and remarkably easy to use Diskstation […]
Comparing the Synology DS420+ vs the QNAP TS-451D2 NAS Drive There are ALOT of different Network Attached Storage solutions out there. When it comes to choosing the right NAS for first-time buyers, a RAID 5 ready 4-Bay solution will always a solid and robust first-time purchase. In 2020 and 2021, we have seen the average […]
Comparing the Synology DS420+ vs the QNAP TS-451D2 NAS Drive There are ALOT of different Network Attached Storage solutions out there. When it comes to choosing the right NAS for first-time buyers, a RAID 5 ready 4-Bay solution will always a solid and robust first-time purchase. In 2020 and 2021, we have seen the average […]