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QNAP/Synology NAS AlarmClock

QNAP/Synology NAS AlarmClock

QNAP NAS AlarmClock Need help understanding how to configure this with Music Station? QNAP Alarm Clock only allows for HDMI Audio 1 as the device? how do I connect a speaker to my NAS? http://www.nasalarmclock.com/qnap/description/addnewalarm TS-251+ 10TB 8GB RAM     How to install it on Qnap?  Install QNAP Alarm Clock package from package center Open App Center Select Home Automation menu […]

A quiet rackmount Qnap NAS – comparison

A quiet rackmount Qnap NAS – comparison

A quiet rackmount Qnap NAS? I use my QNAP TS-253Be exclusively for audio files (.wav, .dsf, etc.), but wish to move to a rackmount form factor. The TS-253Be is plenty quiet enough for my purposes—I can’t hear the fan unless I’m closer than 18 inches, and clients sit about 10 feet away. Is there a […]

qnap android NAS tas 168 HybridDesk Station

qnap android NAS tas 168  HybridDesk Station

Hd station Hi. I have a qnap tas 168 And I can’t find the hybrid station I want Netflix on the station. When I do Netflix in android it stops and keeps buffering. The network should not be a problem with a LAN connection. So can you help me? You will indeed not find HD […]

How would the Asustor AS6302T compare to the QNAP TS253Be?

How would the Asustor AS6302T compare to the QNAP TS253Be?

How would the Asustor AS6302T compare to the QNAP TS253Be? The Asustor has the outputs that I want (HDMI 2.0 and S/PDIF), but I’m unsure about the rest of the hardware setup, including the CPU. In your opinion would the Asustor have the same speed and capacity as the QNAP? I may delay my decision […]

Synology or Qnap 10GBe latest models

Synology or Qnap 10GBe latest models

Synology or Qnap 10GBe latest models i am facing a big challenge of deciding which brand to go for between Synology or Qnap 10G latest models. i have a router netgear R9000 which has 10 G but i am not sure what to buy . my requirement is at least 4 slots NAS and my […]

ONVIF POE doorbell camera for Qnap/ Synology NAS

ONVIF POE doorbell camera for Qnap/ Synology NAS

Nas or qnap.  I am looking to have a doorbird system installed in our home and believe I need something to store the video on. I don’t know which would be ideal. And would like to use it to store system files that our four computers in the home can also access over the network. […]

QNAP HS-453DX Plex Performance tests

QNAP HS-453DX Plex Performance tests

QNAP HS-453DX Performance tests Message Body: …..”We will be conducting noise and heat tests later this month, along with full Plex performance tests to give you a full breakdown of the performance of the HS-453DX ….” (copied & pasted from your article) I’m really keen to see Plex performance results and especially the heat dissipation […]

Several RAIDs in 8 bay NAS (QNAP, Sysnology or Asustor)

Several RAIDs in 8 bay NAS (QNAP, Sysnology or Asustor)

I would like to know if it is possible to have a single disk plus 2 disks in RAID 0 and the other 5 in a RAID 5 in the same 8 bay NAS (QNAP, Sysnology or Asustor). A multi-RAID option is available in Qnap, Synology and Asustor. The most configurable NAS will surely be […]

QNAP or ASUSTOR for recording Live TV on Plex

QNAP or ASUSTOR for recording Live TV on Plex

I use a Plex Pass… along with HDHomerun tuners. I’m looking to move my plex server to a NAS. Not positive I would use it.. but like the HDMI out options of QNAP and ASUSTOR. I like the price of the AS3202T and it seems capable of doing what I want… I rarely transcode away […]

Connecting QNAP TVS-882ST3 via 1GBe Cable to ASUS RT-AC5300

Connecting QNAP TVS-882ST3 via 1GBe Cable to ASUS RT-AC5300

Connecting QNAP TVS-882ST3 via 1GBe Cable to ASUS RT-AC5300 Will be purchasing the NAS in the subject line to my router in the subject line. My router is DD-WRT flashed. Am considering purchasing the Netgear Nighthawk R9000 which has a 10GBe port. Will I be able to connect my NAS to either router? I have to […]

Dynamic LACP Compatible Network Switch – Synology/ Qnap NAS compatible

Dynamic LACP Compatible Network Switch – Synology/ Qnap NAS compatible

Dynamic LACP Compatible Network Switch Here you talk about what switches to buy in 2018, and was found when searching for a 24 port rack mountable switch capable of true LACP dynamic link aggregation. You talk about its use and the need for a managed switch, but at the end your recommended switches do not […]

Wired POE IP Camera for Qnap NAS TS-453be Under $175

Wired POE IP Camera for Qnap NAS TS-453be Under $175

Wired POE IP Camera for ts-453be I’m looking for a Wired POE IP Camera for ts-453be Are there any here you suggest. Its for an office and we have a ts-453be that will sit idle about 23 hrs a day that I’d love to use for more than just daily backups. Its for a hallway […]

Best cloud backup provider for Qnap/Synology NAS

Best cloud backup provider for Qnap/Synology NAS

Best cloud backup provider for Qnap/Synology NAS We bought a NAS and your website helped us a lot in making all the decisions, for which we are grateful! We bought a QNAP TVS-1282T and have around 28TB netto. Currently only 4TB in use. We want to back this up to a cloud service, but we […]

Raid together 2.5 inch SSDs AND m.2 SATA SSD- Qnap hs-453dx

Raid together 2.5 inch SSDs AND m.2 SATA SSD- Qnap hs-453dx

Great review of the Qnap hs-453dx! 2 questions: – If I get 2x2TB 2.5 inch SSDs + 2x2TB m.2 SATA SSDs of the same brand like Samsung 860 evo or WD blue, would the system be able to RAID them? – Would aftermarket 2x8gb memory SODIMMS work? And is memory above 8gb necessary/useful on a […]

Recording hi-def video to a Synology or perhaps Qnap NAS

Recording hi-def video to a Synology or perhaps Qnap NAS

There is a good quality installed video camera that has a range of high end, high–definition video output connections. They would like to record the video output for seminars that are held for remote viewing post the seminar event; I like Synology DSM and if I could get the video in via a USB adapter […]

Qnap QXG-10G1T 10GbE card alternative

Qnap QXG-10G1T 10GbE card alternative

I’m looking at a QNAP TS-873 and am going to add a 10gbe card to it. The QM2 card is overkill as the NAS has M2 slots and the QXG-10G1T card is out of stock everywhere that doesn’t have inflated prices. In your opinion would this Asus card from Amazon work. Qnap is very open […]

What are the differences between the Qnap TS vs TVS series?

What are the differences between the Qnap TS vs TVS series?

What are the differences between the Qnap TS vs TVS series? I’m having a difficult time deciding which to buy for my Plex media server. What are the most important features to look for in a NAS for Plex primarily. I want it to playback bluray rips flawlessly. TVS series will usually more serious spec […]

Best 4-bay NAS for under 600 – Thecus, Qnap, Asustor

Best 4-bay NAS for under 600 – Thecus, Qnap, Asustor

Looking at 4+ bay so I can move all my data over to the one NAS. Life span of device before upgrading again is approx 5 years Wishlist Access as a mapped drive(s) 4k HDMI – I suspect 1.4 will be good enough 4 bay minimum USB 3.0 Surveillance 4+ licence Plex/Kodi options Relatively quiet […]

Top 5 Quiet NAS of 2018

What is the Best Low Noise NAS of 2018 The popularity of network attached storage in the last few years has truly been game-changing in its speed. NAS has become one of those things that no-one needed and now most people cannot imagine living without. We create so much data, in both our personal and […]

QNAP HS-453DX VS TVS-951X For Plex

QNAP HS-453DX VS TVS-951X For Plex

QNAP HS-453DX VS TVS-951X For Plex I am a follower of your youtube channel and this site. I pove the way you review every Nas drive. I have a question, I want a nas primarily for Plex/direct connect to tv to streat 4k content. And along with that I will use Nas for backups. For […]