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The Brand New Synology DS1817+ NAS versus The Old Synology DS1815+ NAS – Who Wins?
Comparing the 2017 Synology DS1817+ and the 2014 Synology DS1815+ NAS What can both NAS server’s do? Before I get down to which of these units is better at what task, I think it is important to know the things that BOTH of these NAS devices can do. So, whether you decide upon the 2017 released Synology DS1817+ […]
The Brand new Synology DS1517+ NAS versus Synology DS916+ NAS – Which Synology Wins?
Comparing the Synology NAS, DS1517+ for 2017 and the DS916+ NAS from last year What can both NAS server’s do? Before I get down to which of these units is better at what task, I think it is important to know the things that BOTH of these NAS devices can do. So, whether you decide upon the newer […]
The New 2017 Synology DS1517+ NAS versus the old Synology DS1515+ 2014 NAS
Comparing the Synology DS1517+ and the DS1515+ NAS What can both NAS server’s do? Before I get down to which of these units is better at what task, I think it is important to know the things that BOTH of these NAS devices can do. So, whether you decide upon the Synology DS1517+ released recently, or the Synology […]
The Newly Released Synology DS1517+ NAS versus Older 2015 QNAP TS-453A NAS – Synology v QNAP Faceoff
Comparing the Synology DS1517+ NAS and the QNAP TS-453A NAS What can both NAS server’s do? Before I get down to which of these units is better at what task, I think it is important to know the things that BOTH of these NAS devices can do. So, whether you decide upon the Synology DS1517+ that was […]
The Synology NVR1218 Surveillance NAS for 2017 at Computex
Synology continue to uncover new releases at Taipei with the new Surveillance NVR1218 NAS Back in the early days of SPANTV and long before NASCompares, I was invited to a Synology event in where new and exciting for the coming year were being revealed. Several new additions to existing ranges were present but probably the most […]
Full Specs of the Synology DS1817 8-Bay 10GBe RJ45 NAS are finally released
The Business Class File Server 8-Bay 10GBe NAS from Synology is finally approaching release – Here are the details Synology DiskStation DS1817 is the first value series model featuring two built-in 10GBASE-T ports and upgradable RAM module, and is powered by quad-core processor with hardware encryption engine and expandable scalability of up to 18 drives. […]
The Synology 6-Bay DiskStation NAS DS3018xs Walkthrough and Talkthrough
More New Synology NAS for 2017 – The Synology DS3018xs 6-Bay This is a peculiar one and definitely a powerful Synology NAS to keep your eye on. First and foremost it is the first 2018 series NAS, The Synology DS3018xs NAS. Quite a bold statement for Q4 of 2016/17. However the specs are really something […]
The Synology 12-Bay RX1217 RackStation NAS Expansion Walkthrough and Talkthrough
Running out of space on your Synology NAS Rackstation? The RX1217 is the answer Synology gives you the flexibility to start with a smaller storage capacity and expand as your business starts to grow. RX1217 and RX1217RP are 12-bay storage expansion units designed to provide seamless capacity expansion for select Synology RackStations. Volume expansion & […]
The Synology DS1817+ 2017 8-Bay NAS Unboxing and Walkthrough
The Synology DS1817+ is available to buy – what do you get in the box? We are pleased to let you know that Amazon now has the brand new Synology 8-Bay and 5-bay Network Attached Storage Enclosure for 2017 now available. It has been a long wait since the 2015 release of the popular DS1815+ and […]
The Synology RS4017xs+ 16-Bay RackStation NAS Unboxing and Walkthrough
The most POWERFUL NAS Synology have ever released The Synology RS4017xs+ provides rock-solid storage solution with ultra-high performance at over 690,000 sequential read IOPS and 4,900 MB/s sequential read throughput1. DDR4 ECC UDIMM and 10GbE connectivity guarantees data accuracy and performance for mission-critical environment Robust scalability and reliability Storage capacity of RS4017xs+ can be further […]
An Update on the Synology DS218+, DS418, DS218PLAY, DS418PLAY, DS918+, DS718+, DS3018xs and DS418J – EVERYTHING we know UPDATED
An update on the Synology DS218PLAY, DS418PLAY, DS218+, DS918+, DS718+, DS3018xs and DS418J – What we know and what is still TBC I think it is safe to say that Synology have really taken their sweet time this year releasing their latest NAS for 2017 and 2018. We got so used to new units being […]
What is the best IP Camera for my QNAP NAS Server?
Choosing the best IP Camera for a QNAP NAS Network attached storage is not a new thing. Over recent years many big brands have made NAS Server devices for both home and business and as the technology has become more and more reliable, so has the software become more and more easy to use. With […]
What is a Virtual Machine? How do I put one on my NAS? and what are the Pros and Cons
What is a Virtual Machine and why do VMs and NAS go together so well? Computers as we know them have been around for a while. It is easy to take the versatility of a desktop PC and your modern operating system for granted. We turn on our PC or Mac and just accept as […]
The New Synology DS1517+ NAS versus QNAP TS-563 NAS – Brand v brand
Comparing the Synology DS1517+ and the QNAP TS-563 NAS What can both NAS server’s do? Before I get down to which of these units is better at what task, I think it is important to know the things that BOTH of these NAS devices can do. So, whether you decide upon the Synology DS1517+ 2017 NAS or the QNAP […]
Choosing the Right NAS brand for you – Synology, QNAP, Drobo, Thecus, Netgear and Asustor
A guide to helping you pick the right NAS manufacturer for your needs Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers are fast becoming an essential piece of kit on the home. Everyone wants to have their own special piece of cloud storage, be it 3rd party cloud providers like Google Drive, Amazon S3 or DropBox, or their […]
What is the difference between NAS, DAS and SAN? Which one do I need?
What is the difference between NAS, DAS and SAN? Which one is for who? Data storage is a pretty day-to-day thing now. Almost every form of data exchange you make on a daily basis can be broken down into three groups: DAS – Direct attached storage NAS – Network Attached Storage SAN – Storage Area […]
Setting up your Synology DiskStation DS418J in just 15 minutes – A Hardware Installation Guide
How to Setup your Synology DS418J 4-Bay NAS in just 15 mins With the Synology 418J 4-Bay NAS release any time now, many people are pondering how to set up their NAS Server for the first time. It is worth bearing in mind that although for many of us, setting up a Synology NAS server for the first time is […]
The Synology RT2600ac Router Featuring 4×4 MU-MIMO, Dual Core CPU Unboxing Video
Synology finally release the RT2600AC Router for Home and SOHO Users What are the features of the Synology RT2600ac? Why choose this and not an ordinary Router? Blazing-fast Wi-Fi with up to 2.53Gbps combined wireless bandwidth to supercharge your network. RT2600ac is a powerful wireless router for homes and small offices seeking to work and […]
The Synology NVR1218 2-Bay Network Surveillance NAS Server – Specs And Details Revealed
Supreme surveillance with the 2-Bay Synology NVR1218 Network Surveillance NAS Server for 2017/18 Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218 is an all-in-one and energy efficient private surveillance solution with HDMI output for PC-less management and live monitoring. NVR1218 supports up to 12 channels of 720p/30FPS camera streams. Point of Sale (POS) system support combines business transaction […]

