You NEED A NAS Drive – And Here Is Why In today’s digital world, data storage plays a crucial role in both personal and professional environments. Many individuals and businesses rely on cloud storage for convenience, but it’s not always the best option. While cloud services provide accessibility and automation, they come with limitations, including […]
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You DO NOT Need a NAS – And Here is Why
Why NAS Drives are NOT for Everyone – 5 Reasons You Do Not Need a NAS Network Attached Storage (NAS) is often promoted as the ideal solution for data management, offering advantages like local control, redundancy, and flexible access. However, while NAS has many benefits, it is not the right choice for everyone. Depending on […]
You NEED A NAS – Time To Ditch the Cloud
You NEED A NAS Drive – And Here Is Why In today’s digital world, data storage plays a crucial role in both personal and professional environments. Many individuals and businesses rely on cloud storage for convenience, but it’s not always the best option. While cloud services provide accessibility and automation, they come with limitations, including […]
How to Install TrueNAS Core on your Terramaster NAS
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 […]
TrueNAS Terramaster NAS FULL Installation Guide (2025)
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 Run UnRAID on Your Terramaster NAS (2025 Guide)
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 […]
UnRAID Terramaster NAS FULL Installation Guide (2025)
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 […]
UniFi UNAS Pro Review – Affordable 7-Bay NAS with Promising Features

The UniFi UNAS Pro has recently emerged as an exciting contender in the NAS market, offering a 7-bay solution with 10GbE connectivity at an affordable price point. After two months of testing, we’re here to unpack its pros, cons, and overall performance to help you decide if this NAS is the right fit for your […]
UniFi UNAS Pro Review – Real-World Performance Tested

The UniFi UNAS Pro is the first NAS solution from UniFi, designed to provide robust storage capabilities for home and business users. While many reviews focus on specifications, we’ve tested its performance in real-world scenarios, including RAID builds, file transfers, and overall system performance. Let’s dive into what the UniFi UNAS Pro offers, its pros […]
Terramaster F8 SSD PLUS – SHOULD YOU BUY?
The Terramaster F8 SSD Plus – Should You Buy? The Terramaster F8 SSD Plus is one of the most compact yet powerful NAS solutions available in 2024. With its 8-bay, all-SSD configuration and small form factor, it stands out in a crowded market for small businesses and tech enthusiasts looking for high-performance storage. It promises […]
Terramaster F8 SSD PLUS – SHOULD YOU BUY?
The Terramaster F8 SSD Plus – Should You Buy? The Terramaster F8 SSD Plus is one of the most compact yet powerful NAS solutions available in 2024. With its 8-bay, all-SSD configuration and small form factor, it stands out in a crowded market for small businesses and tech enthusiasts looking for high-performance storage. It promises […]
Terramaster F8 SSD PLUS Review
Terramaster F8 SSD PLUS Flash NAS Review The Terramaster F8 SSD Plus is a compact NAS device designed to address the increasing demand for high-speed, flash-based storage solutions in the prosumer and small business markets. With the recent rise in popularity of flash NAS devices, several brands have entered the market, offering their own versions […]
Terramaster F8 SSD PLUS Review
Terramaster F8 SSD PLUS Flash NAS Review The Terramaster F8 SSD Plus is a compact NAS device designed to address the increasing demand for high-speed, flash-based storage solutions in the prosumer and small business markets. With the recent rise in popularity of flash NAS devices, several brands have entered the market, offering their own versions […]
ZimaCube Pro NAS Review
ZimaCube Pro NAS Review (i5-1235U Version) – A Crowdfunding Success Story? The ZimaCube Pro, developed by Ice Whale Technology, is a high-performance NAS system that emerged from a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. Positioned as a solution for advanced users, the ZimaCube Pro is designed to meet the needs of those requiring significant storage and processing […]
ZimaCube Pro NAS Review
ZimaCube Pro NAS Review (i5-1235U Version) – A Crowdfunding Success Story? The ZimaCube Pro, developed by Ice Whale Technology, is a high-performance NAS system that emerged from a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. Positioned as a solution for advanced users, the ZimaCube Pro is designed to meet the needs of those requiring significant storage and processing […]
TerraMaster Releases the New F4-212 4-Bay NAS Drive

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 […]
Synology BeeStation 4TB and BST150-4T Hit the Shelves: What You Need to Know
Synology’s latest addition to their extensive NAS lineup, the BeeStation, has created a buzz in the storage solutions market. Boasting a compact design and a built-in 4TB HDD, the BeeStation is positioned as an entry-level, user-friendly NAS catering to those seeking simplicity without compromising on essential features. As it debuts in select Asian markets and […]
Aoostar R1 and R7 2-Bay NAS Review – New Kind of NAS?
Aoostar R1 and R7 NAS Review In 2024, the landscape of digital storage and data management is evolving rapidly, influenced heavily by the rising costs of third-party cloud services such as Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox. As subscription fees climb, many individuals and businesses are reconsidering their reliance on these external cloud solutions. The increasing […]
Terramaster F2-422 Review – A 10Gbe 2-Bay NAS
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
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 […]