Topton MW-N100-NAS ITX DiY NAS Board Review The Topton MW-N100-NAS motherboard is a budget-friendly ITX solution aimed at users seeking a compact and low-power network-attached storage (NAS) setup. Priced at around $139 for the motherboard and CPU alone, or $183.88 with an 8GB DDR5 SODIMM and a 128GB SSD, this board is built around the […]
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Revealing the Risks: Key Takeaways from Pwn2Own Ireland 2024 on Home and Office Device Security
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/Pwn2Own-Ireland-2024.wav Pwn2Own Ireland 2024, held in Dublin, was a four-day cybersecurity competition organised by the Zero Day Initiative. During the competition, security researchers attempted to exploit zero-day vulnerabilities in a range of devices commonly found in home and small office environments. The competition awarded over $1,066,625 to researchers for successfully exploiting vulnerabilities in devices across […]
The MW-N100-NAS N100 10GbE M-ITX 6-Bay Motherboard Just Released
New 10GbE Equipped M-ITX MW-N100-NAS Mobo with Intel N100 CPU on the Market The 10GbE MW-N100-NAS Alder Lake N100 NAS Motherboard is built around the Alder Lake-N N100 CPU. This processor, designed for mobile and low-power applications, features 4 cores and 4 threads, providing efficient multitasking capabilities. It operates with a maximum turbo frequency of […]
What Is Cloud Egress? And Why it SUCKS!
Your Cloud Storage Might Have a Hidden Cost You Didn’t Know About – Egress! The often-overlooked costs associated with cloud data egress, the process of downloading data from the cloud, can be substantial. While services like Google, Amazon, and others offer affordable storage rates, the hidden costs of retrieving data should be thoroughly understood by […]
UGREEN NAS Certificate and Encryption Key Sharing on Systems
Security Flaw in Ugreen NAS Certificates Under Investigation A security concern has been raised regarding Ugreen’s new NAS devices, sparked by a Twitter user in the East who claims that all Ugreen Private Cloud NAS users share a single certificate and private key. The tweet, shared by @realShellWen, has not yet been corroborated by other […]
The Best User-Friendly NAS Software for Your DIY/BYO NAS
The EASIEST NAS Software You Can Use on Your Custom NAS Server The appeal of building your very own NAS server instead of purchasing pre-built and OS-locked alternatives from brands like Synology or QNAP, as well as ditching third-party cloud storage from Google and Apple that is subscription-based, cannot really be argued with! The savings […]
What Is The Most User-Friendly DiY / BYO NAS Software? (2024)
The EASIEST NAS Software You Can Use on Your Custom NAS Server The appeal of building your very own NAS server instead of purchasing pre-built and OS-locked alternatives from brands like Synology or QNAP, as well as ditching third-party cloud storage from Google and Apple that is subscription-based, cannot really be argued with! The savings […]
QNAP Launches TS-432X-4G and TS-632X-4G NAS Models in Taiwan Today
Exciting News for NAS Enthusiasts! QNAP has just unveiled two new Network Attached Storage (NAS) models today in Taiwan: the TS-432X-4G and TS-632X-4G. Both models offer robust features ideal for business and advanced home users who need reliable storage and high-speed network performance. Key Specifications at a Glance Specification TS-432X-4G TS-632X-4G CPU AnnapurnaLabs Alpine […]
How to Install Plex Media Server on a UGREEN NAS – A Step-by-Step Guide:
Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Plex Media Server on a UGREEN NAS Now that users are beginning to get their hands on the pre-ordered UGREEN NASync server devices, a one of the most popular applications that many will want to run is Plex Media Server. Easily one of the most powerful and capable media server applications in […]
How to Install Plex Media Server on a UGREEN NAS
Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Plex Media Server on a UGREEN NAS Now that users are beginning to get their hands on the pre-ordered UGREEN NASync server devices, a one of the most popular applications that many will want to run is Plex Media Server. Easily one of the most powerful and capable media server applications in […]
BUILD a NAS vs BUY a NAS
Is it Better to Buy a NAS or Build One Yourself? Have you ever looked at the cost of popular Network attached storage devices from brands such as Synology and QNAP, then looked at the price tag and thought “wait…HOW MUCH?!? I could build my own NAS server for much less than that”? Well, you […]
The QNAP TS-464 NAS – 2 Years Later, Should You Still Buy It?
QNAP TS-464 NAS – A Comprehensive Review Two Years Post-Launch Even after two years since its introduction, the QNAP TS-464 NAS continues to hold its ground as one of the most lauded offerings in QNAP’s extensive lineup. Esteemed for its adept balance of hardware efficiency and cost-effectiveness, this model has etched its name among the […]
The QNAP TS-464 NAS – 2 Years Later, Should You Still Buy It?
QNAP TS-464 NAS – A Comprehensive Review Two Years Post-Launch Even after two years since its introduction, the QNAP TS-464 NAS continues to hold its ground as one of the most lauded offerings in QNAP’s extensive lineup. Esteemed for its adept balance of hardware efficiency and cost-effectiveness, this model has etched its name among the […]
The UGREEN NAS – 1 Month Later (Should You Back it or Bail on it)
Should You Back or Bail on the UGREEN NASync Kickstarter Campaign? With the UGREEN NAS campaign drawing close to an end, I think a lot of users are wondering where exactly the UGREEN NAS system is at? So, SO many reviews online (more on how/why later), but it’s been a month – has the system […]
UGREEN NAS – 1 Month Later, Should You Back it, or Bail on it?
Should You Back or Bail on the UGREEN NASync Kickstarter Campaign? With the UGREEN NAS campaign drawing close to an end, I think a lot of users are wondering where exactly the UGREEN NAS system is at? So, SO many reviews online (more on how/why later), but it’s been a month – has the system […]
UGREEN DXP8800 PLUS NAS Review
UGREEN NASync DXP8800 PLUS Review UGREEN continues to push forward with its NASync series of NAS devices and although the range is pretty broad, the device in the lineup that business/professional users are looking at as an affordable alternative to Synology and QNAP is the big 8-Bay model – The UGREEN DXP8800 PLUS NAS. Pretty […]
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 PLUS NAS Review
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 PLUS Review (Pre-Release) With many newcomers stepping into the network-attached storage arena, aiming to compete with established giants like Synology and QNAP, UGREEN’s entry is one of the most confident I’ve seen to date. UGREEN, a brand that has existed for quite some time in the computer accessories arena, seems to have […]
UGREEN DXP480T NAS Review
UGREEN DXP480T NASync SSD NAS Review What exactly IS the DXP480T? Ever since UGREEN launched their NASync range of NAS devices on Kickstarter, there has been a lot of interest in this computer accessories and peripheral company making its big move into Network Attached Storage. No doubt hoping to challenge this market’s leaders Synology and […]
UGREEN DXP8800 PLUS NAS Review
UGREEN NASync DXP8800 PLUS Review UGREEN continues to push forward with its NASync series of NAS devices and although the range is pretty broad, the device in the lineup that business/professional users are looking at as an affordable alternative to Synology and QNAP is the big 8-Bay model – The UGREEN DXP8800 PLUS NAS. Pretty […]
UGREEN NASync DXP480T NAS Review
UGREEN DXP480T NASync SSD NAS Review What exactly IS the DXP480T? Ever since UGREEN launched their NASync range of NAS devices on Kickstarter, there has been a lot of interest in this computer accessories and peripheral company making its big move into Network Attached Storage. No doubt hoping to challenge this market’s leaders Synology and […]