Terramaster Officially Release the TOS 5.1 NAS Software It’s been in beta for a while, but Terramaster NAS have now fully released their latest big update for their NAS software, TOS 5.1. This update builds on top of the significant improvements seen in TOS 5.0 (you can catch up on that in the article HERE […]
What is video transcoding and do I need Graphics chip on my NAS? GPU on the NAS is used for two reasons HDMI and transcoding. Qnap and Asustor can be connected to a TV via HDMI to stream videos. The user interface is very nice, but some people prefer it over the DLNA etc. […]
Synology DS223 released in Taiwan. Update UK 08/02/23 – The Synology DS223 NAS has now been launched, and you can find my written DS223 review HERE and my YouTube video DS223 review HERE! The new Synology DS223 is a powerful and versatile network-attached storage solution that is perfect for both home and business use. With […]
How Well Does the QNAP TS-262 NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? Is the QNAP TS-262 worth it as a Plex Media server NAS? A Plex Media Server NAS is a network-attached storage (NAS) device that has the software for the Plex Media Server application installed. The device acts as a central repository for […]
Which is the Best NAS Media Server Tool – Plex, Emby or Jellyfin Although modern Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices can be used for a multitude of purposes, there has always been a large percentage of users who buy a NAS from the likes of Synology, QNAP, Asustor and Terramaster (or go full DiY/Open Source […]
Which is the Best NAS Media Server Tool – Plex, Emby or Jellyfin Although modern Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices can be used for a multitude of purposes, there has always been a large percentage of users who buy a NAS from the likes of Synology, QNAP, Asustor and Terramaster (or go full DiY/Open Source […]
In today’s world of digital entertainment, the importance of a robust and reliable home media server cannot be overstated. With so many options available in the market, it can be challenging to pick the best one for your needs. Among the most popular and feature-rich media servers are Emby, Jellyfin, and Plex. Each platform comes […]
How Well Does the Synology DS923+ NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? Is the Synology DS923+ worth it as a Plex Media server NAS? Is that AMD Embedded Ryzen processor going to be a deal breaker? A Plex Media Server NAS is a network-attached storage (NAS) device that has the software for the Plex […]
How Well Does the Synology DS923+ NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? Is the Synology DS923+ worth it as a Plex Media server NAS? Is that AMD Embedded Ryzen processor going to be a deal breaker? A Plex Media Server NAS is a network-attached storage (NAS) device that has the software for the Plex […]
How Well Does the Synology DS920+ NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? Is the Synology DS920+ worth it as a Plex Media server NAS in 2023? It’s a valid question. With this system now well over 2.5 years old, as well as the newer DS923+ NAS being released at the end of last year, […]
How Well Does the QNAP TS-262 NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? Is the QNAP TS-262 worth it as a Plex Media server NAS? A Plex Media Server NAS is a network-attached storage (NAS) device that has the software for the Plex Media Server application installed. The device acts as a central repository for […]
How to Secure your Synology with open ports to Plex (port forwarding) On my router I will have Upnp disabled and only one port forwarded, that being the one for Plex. I plan to run only Plex Server and whatever backup software you recommend (to back up my PCs to the NAS incrementally) and perhaps […]
Free Advice on ANY kind of NAS Drive for Plex Media Server Choosing the right data storage solution for your multimedia needs can be very intimidating and its never too late to ask for help. With Plex Media Server options ranging from budget/value NAS drives that can still perform like something 3x the cost, all […]
A Guide to Improving Playback on your Synology NAS Drive One of the most popular reasons that many users invest in a compact desktop Synology NAS solution is for use as a private Plex media server. The appeal of Plex as an alternative to paid subscription streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime video is […]
A Guide to the Best 4K Plex NAS Drives to Buy Right Now If you have been looking at buying a Synology or QNAP NAS drive in 2023 for use as a Plex Media Server, then chances are you are doing this because you are sick of paying for a bunch of online streaming services […]
How Well Does the Terramaster F4-423 NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? Of all the brands that I discuss here on NASCompares, very few have evolved with the speed that Terramaster has. Although coming up on a decade in the commercial network attached storage industry, they have managed to carve an impressively sized portion […]
How to install Plex on Synology DSM7 First of all, you need to log into your Admin Panel. You can type in find.synology.com in your web browser or install Synology Assistant app on your computer. You can install Plex from Package Center Or do it manually Click Manual Install and […]
How to update Plex on Qnap and Synology In the Plex server Admin panel there will be a notification about new Plex version availability. Click on ‘Server Update Available’ Click on download. It will automatically download the correct Qnap or Synology Plex update file. Here is a link for Plus series Synology LINK But always […]
I’ve my Synology NAS to Plex and added my content, but the libraries are empty The Directory Appears to be Empty? On DSM 7 you need to go to Settings/Shared folder Select the media folder you want Plex to have access to Click Edit Open Permissions tab and select Internal user Find PlexMediaServer user Tick […]
How Well Does the QNAP TS-453E NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? The QNAP TS-453E NAS Drive serves as an interesting desktop release in the brand’s portfolio. Arriving with a hardware architecture that is similar to the slightly more expensive TS-464, but with the hardware inside geared less towards expandability and more towards day […]