Synology DS423+ vs DS923+ NAS – Which Should You Buy Buying your first network-attached storage device can be really intimidating! If you have spent the better part of a decade storing your personal or business data on public cloud services or in a drawer full of USB drives, but have now taken the grown-up decision […]
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A UPS Buyers Guide for NAS (Synology / QNAP / Asustor / Terramaster NAS)
An Easy Guide to Buying the Right UPS for your NAS System The popularity of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) has risen significantly in recent years. Not just for businesses, but for home users as well, who often have limited power setups such as houseboats, pop-up offices, and mobile homes. The value of having a safety […]
Are NAS Drives Safe?
Are NAS Drives Safe Enough to Use in 2024? Are you a NAS owner? Perhaps you are considering buying a NAS based on a recommendation from a friend, work colleague, IT professional or even myself (Robbie) on YouTube. The appeal of owning your own server, cutting the connection with your subscription cloud providers such as […]
Synology BeeStation – Should You Buy? (Short Review)
Synology BeeStation – Should You Buy? (Short Review) Of all the products I’ve spoken about from Synology in nearly 25 years of solutions, the new BeeStation is possibly one of the most conventional yet surprising they have ever released. We first spoke about the BeeStation, otherwise known as the BST150-4T, halfway through 2023, when we […]
Synology BeeStation Review – The “EASY MODE” NAS?
Synology BeeStation Personal Cloud Review What IS the BeeStation? Of all the products I’ve spoken about from Synology in nearly 25 years of solutions from the brand, the new BeeStation is possibly one of the most conventional yet surprising they have ever released. We first spoke about the BeeStation, otherwise known as the BST150-4T, halfway […]
Synology BeeStation Hard Drive Upgrade – A Step By Step Guide
How to Upgrade the Hard Drive in Your BeeStation Why Would You want to change the hard drive in the Synology Beestation? Whether you are an existing owner of the Synology Beestation or a potential NAS buyer who is considering moving away from public cloud services onto your own personal cloud, the Beestastion and BSM […]
Synology BeeStation Review – The “EASY MODE” NAS?
Synology BeeStation Personal Cloud Review What IS the BeeStation? Of all the products I’ve spoken about from Synology in nearly 25 years of solutions from the brand, the new BeeStation is possibly one of the most conventional yet surprising they have ever released. We first spoke about the BeeStation, otherwise known as the BST150-4T, halfway […]
Synology BeeStation Hard Drive Upgrade – Complete Guide
How to Upgrade the Hard Drive in Your BeeStation Why Would You want to change the hard drive in the Synology Beestation? Whether you are an existing owner of the Synology Beestation or a potential NAS buyer who is considering moving away from public cloud services onto your own personal cloud, the Beestastion and BSM […]
Synology BeeStation – Should You Buy? (Short Review)
Synology BeeStation – Should You Buy? (Short Review) Of all the products I’ve spoken about from Synology in nearly 25 years of solutions, the new BeeStation is possibly one of the most conventional yet surprising they have ever released. We first spoke about the BeeStation, otherwise known as the BST150-4T, halfway through 2023, when we […]
Synology DS Video and Video Station VS Plex Media Server
Plex Media Server Vs Synology Video Station on a NAS One of the most popular reasons that users choose to buy a network-attached storage (NAS) device is for use as a media server. The appeal is pretty clear. With most users now owning decades of media (either in digital form or ripped from optical media […]
Plex Tests – Synology DS423+ vs DS923+ NAS Comparison
Synology DS423+ vs DS923+ Plex NAS Comparison – Which Should You Buy? Today I want to compare the hardware on offer inside the Synology DS923+ NAS (released in Dec 2022) and compare it with the newer and more lower powered, but hugely popular Synology DS423+ NAS (released inin Summer 2023). However, unlike previous comparisons of […]
Complete Guide to Video Editing on a NAS in 2024
Video Editing over 10Gbe or Thunderbolt with a NAS Drive – The Easy Way in 2024 Video editing and production, as of 2024, continues to be one of the largest generators of unique and large-scale data. From various sectors like wildlife photography to large-scale movie production, video editing has evolved into a significant business requiring […]
The Synology BeeStation NAS Disassembly – Taking it to Pieces
Taking the Synology Beestation Apart to See What is Inside… Synology is approaching a whole new kind of user with the release of the new BeeStation personal cloud simplified NAS system. For all of the years that we have discussed the Synology NAS platform, very few solutions from the brand have been this hassle-free and […]
The Synology BeeStation Teardown – Dismantling This NAS
Taking the Synology Beestation Apart to See What is Inside… Synology is approaching a whole new kind of user with the release of the new BeeStation personal cloud simplified NAS system. For all of the years that we have discussed the Synology NAS platform, very few solutions from the brand have been this hassle-free and […]
The Synology RS1224+ Rackstation – WHERE IS IT???
Where is the Synology RS1224+ Rackstation? Synology is arguably one of the most popular brands in the entire private server market, and once you then factor in the large number of small and medium-sized businesses migrating away from cloud services and onto their own private NAS, who have been flocking in their droves towards Synology, […]
5 Mistakes to AVOID When Buying a NAS for Video Editing
Choosing a NAS for Video Editing – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! No doubt, you’ve got friends and professional colleagues working in the world of post-production and content creation who have staunchly recommended that you start editing your big projects on a NAS! Sounds simple, right? You’ve spent the best part of the last couple […]
5 Mistakes to AVOID When Buying a NAS for Video Editing
Choosing a NAS for Video Editing – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! No doubt, you’ve got friends and professional colleagues working in the world of post-production and content creation who have staunchly recommended that you start editing your big projects on a NAS! Sounds simple, right? You’ve spent the best part of the last couple […]
Complete Guide to Video Editing on a NAS – 2024 Edition
Video Editing over 10Gbe or Thunderbolt with a NAS Drive – The Easy Way in 2024 Video editing and production, as of 2024, continues to be one of the largest generators of unique and large-scale data. From various sectors like wildlife photography to large-scale movie production, video editing has evolved into a significant business requiring […]
Recommended 8-Bay NAS to Buy – 2023/2024
A Guide to the Best 8-Bay NAS Drives to Buy Right Now Delving into the world of NAS for business purposes, it becomes clear that the 8-Bay NAS drives mark a significant leap in seriousness and capability. While NAS systems are commonly used in homes, for budget-friendly options, and in small businesses for basic storage […]
An Idiot’s Guide Buying A Video Editing NAS Drive

Choosing a NAS for Video Editing – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! No doubt, you’ve got friends and professional colleagues working in the world of post-production and content creation who have staunchly recommended that you start editing your big projects on a NAS! Sounds simple, right? You’ve spent the best part of the last couple […]