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Best Synology NAS for 4K YouTube video editing

Best Synology NAS for 4K YouTube video editing

I have been watching many of your videos on NASCompares channel and SPAN channel and they are really helpful, thanks! I have learned so much from your content already. I’m now trying to choose which Synology NAS to purchase for heavy duty 4K video editing. I run a small business (YouTube channel Bounce Patrol Kids). […]

Upgrading to a QNAP or Synology NAS after a Seagate Home NAS

Upgrading from Seagate NAS to Synology or QNAP I’m looking for replacement of my old (6+ years) Seagate Home network drive. Some of the features that I’m looking in the new NAS: Storage redundancy RAID 1 (don’t need more than 2 disks) Backup both Mac/PC Photos backup for phones (to replace google or Amazon) Sharable […]

Synology DS3018xs Review

What is so good about the Synology DS3018xs 6-Bay NAS?   What the DS3018+ can do (PROS): Medium Virtualisation 4x RJ45 LAN Business Use SMB Storage PCIe Slot 10GBe (if card is installed) DLNA Support Apple TIme Machine Support Surveillance including multiple camera licences iTunes Server Snapshot Support and BTRFS Support email server Download server […]

Synology DS718+ NAS Review

Finally we unbox the Synology DS718+ NAS 2-Bay for 2017 and 2018 What the DS718+ can do (PROS): Lite/Medium Virtualisation Business Use SMB Storage DLNA Support Apple TIme Machine Support Surveillance including multiple camera licences iTunes Server Snapshot Support and BTRFS Support email server Download server (FTP, HTTP, BT,NZB) CMS and CRM systems Office applications […]

Synology DS918+ NAS Review

The wait is over, the Synology DS918+ 4-Bay NAS is here What the DS918+ can do (PROS): Lite/Medium Virtualisation Business Use NVMe SSD Caching SMB Storage SAS Drive Support DLNA Support Apple TIme Machine Support Surveillance including multiple camera licences iTunes Server Snapshot Support and BTRFS Support email server Download server (FTP, HTTP, BT,NZB) CMS […]

Qnap vs Synology vs HP/Dell – storage, backup and application

Qnap vs Synology vs HP/Dell – storage, backup and application

Qnap vs Synology vs HP/Dell – storage, backup and application I would like to have a cpmaprason betwwen these to NASs regarding storage and backup and segment and application. plus QNAP VS HP/Dell EMC. HP/Dell EMC are not comparable with Qnap and Synology. These big boys are made for simple data storage functions, storage for […]

How to connect to my Synology or Qnap NAS directly via LAN/Ethernet cable

How to connect to my Synology or Qnap NAS directly via LAN/Ethernet cable

How to connect to my Synology or Qnap NAS directly via LAN/Ethernet cable? If you are planning to connect directly- this is probably because you want to have a: private connection to a NAS do not have a switch want to maximize the potential data transfer speed First of all, you will need to make sure […]

win2016/2019 essentialls on Synology NAS

win2016/2019 essentialls on Synology NAS

Hi, maybe u can give m addvice to the rs1619xs+ from Synology. We need to replace the 7 year old and still bravely running servers in the company. We got 2 Xeon single socket machines and configured them to a small failover-cluster-system (i know, realy small 🙂 ). That tiny cluster hosts a win2003 Server, […]

Qnap, Synology or Asustor for photography +failure rates

Qnap, Synology or Asustor for photography +failure rates

I am a photographer and web designer. I am looking for a solution to backup my computer (loads of large files, up to 15 GB a pop) plus my families files (total of 4 PC’s in the house) and potentially also using the NAS as a media server to our projector. The ability to run […]

Finally MR2200ac Synology mesh router price and stock Available

Finally MR2200ac Synology mesh router price and stock Available Why should I get one? MR2200ac is the only router out there with brand new WPA3  Wi-Fi security standard. This is nothing like Netgear or similar Wifi-range extenders or WiFi Access points. This is a mesh router, which means- no more confused phones and other mobile devices […]

Synology 718+ FAN accessory +LAG

Synology 718+ FAN accessory +LAG

You inspired me to set up my own NAS. I went with a Synology 718+, upgraded with a Noctua fan and 8 GB Ram. For storage, I went with a pair of 6TB WD red pro 256mb. I want to setup in a raid 1 Need advice on setup. I am all new to the […]

Is there Synology RS219 coming out?

Is there Synology RS219 coming out?

Rack Mount NAS. Hello just wondering if you might be able to answer quick question. Have been looking at rack mount nas’ for general home use. As its only for home use have been looking to keep budget low and have been researching synology RS217. before moving forward with this wanted to check synology not […]

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 […]

Synology 8 bay (or 12-bay) multimedia NAS

Synology 8 bay (or 12-bay) multimedia NAS

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. The synology looks great especially with the ability to expand. It’s a bit pricey but fits my needs perfectly. The hardware sounds great too. I watched your video on the native synology DS video app and it looks like a viable alternative to Plex. Could I […]

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. […]

Toshiba SG6 SSD (KSG60ZMV256G / KSG60ZMV512G / KSG60ZM81T02)

Toshiba SG6 SSD (KSG60ZMV256G / KSG60ZMV512G / KSG60ZM81T02)

Toshiba SG6 SSD (KSG60ZMV256G / KSG60ZMV512G / KSG60ZM81T02)   Toshiba 512GB M.2 SATA SSD KSG60ZMV512G M2 SATA Drive 500GB Toshiba 512GB SATA M.2 Solid State Drive KSG60ZMV512G J7FCH     Toshiba M.2 SATA 256gb SSD Ksg60zmv256g Solid State Drive       Toshiba SG6 SSD 1TB KSG60ZM81T02 M.2 2280 6Gb/s  

ZAPPITI NAS RIP 4K HDR

ZAPPITI NAS RIP 4K HDR

ZAPPITI NAS RIP 4K HDR Back-up your movies from 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs and enjoy it in every room of your home Zappiti NAS RIP 4K HDR Powerful 8-bay NAS with RIP function to back up your CD, DVD, Blu-ray Blu-ray 3D and 4K UHD discs. Perfect to enjoy multi room audio and […]

Synology MR2200 mesh with Bitdefender Box 2

Synology MR2200 mesh with Bitdefender Box 2

Synology MR2200 I have a Netgear modem and an older Trendnet router that needs to be replaced. They are connected to a Bitdefender Box 2 that protects all of my smart home and wi fi network. Because i need better coverage and my router needs replaced I was about to install the Orbi 3000. Then […]