Best Alternative to WD My Cloud NAS? Which Brand Should You Buy Next? Although Western Digital still is an absolute powerhouse in the world of general storage media for several decades, I think it would be fair to say that in the last few years, their NAS systems (My Cloud, My Book Live, etc) have […]
A Guide to How Each Synology NAS Performs in Plex Media Server Using a NAS as a Plex Media Server is something that seems to grow in popularity with each passing year! Perhaps it is the constant bickering between streaming platforms such as Disney+, Netflix and Prime as they fight over TV show streaming ownership, […]
Turnkey NAS Brands in 2023 – Get it Right, FIRST TIME! If you have been looking to purchase your first NAS drive, or are looking at upgrading the system that you have been using in your home/office for the last few years, then it is understandable that it is ALOT to get to grips with. […]
Turnkey NAS Brands in 2023 – Get it Right, FIRST TIME! If you have been looking to purchase your first NAS drive, or are looking at upgrading the system that you have been using in your home/office for the last few years, then it is understandable that it is ALOT to get to grips with. […]
Synology DSM 7.2 Release Candidate Confirmed for End of April 2023 An example of a question we have received regularly in the NASComapres free advice section these last 2-3 months: “When is the expected release date for DSM 7.2? I’m eagerly waiting to upgrade my Synology NAS and take advantage of the latest features. Can […]
Synology Certified Refurbished NAS – DS920+ and More Made Available Again I think it would be fair to say that some Synology NAS hardware ends up being more popular than others. Despite the bulk of Synology Diskstation and Rackstation solutions arriving with the same DSM software onboard, there is definitely a few items in Synology’s […]
Synology Certified Refurbished NAS – DS920+ and More Made Available Again I think it would be fair to say that some Synology NAS hardware ends up being more popular than others. Despite the bulk of Synology Diskstation and Rackstation solutions arriving with the same DSM software onboard, there is definitely a few items in Synology’s […]
Should You Buy the Synology DS423+ or Terramaster F4-423 NAS Drive So, comparing the Synology DS423+ vs Terramaster F4-423 NAS is easier said than done – we are talking about two brands that have very different priorities when it comes to the solutions they provide. But, I am getting ahead of myself. If you have […]
How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS423+ to 10GB and 18GB RAM Officially/Unofficially The Synology DS423+ NAS is a NAS system that arrives with an impressive middle ground between Power, Efficiency and Price, thanks to that previously used Intel Celron J4125 CPU, as well as scaled back expandability and memory when compared to […]
Everything you need to know about Upgrading Synology NAS Memory Perhaps you have purchased a new Synology NAS system and want to future-proof it a bit? Perhaps you have an older generation Diskstation/Rackstation NAS that is now showing the occasional signs of slow down in your day-to-day processes? There are lots of reasons why you […]
How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS1522+ to 32GB and 64GB RAM Officially/Unofficially The Synology DS1522+ NAS is a NAS system that arrives with an impressive middle ground between Power, Efficiency and Price, thanks to that AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, flexibility in a 10GbE upgrade, storage expandability and (of course) arriving with ECC […]
How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS723+ to 32GB and 64GB RAM Officially/Unofficially The Synology DS723+ NAS is a NAS system that arrives with an impressive middle ground between Power, Efficiency and Price, thanks to that AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, flexibility in a 10GbE upgrade, storage expandability and (of course) arriving with ECC […]
How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS923+ to 32GB and 64GB RAM Officially/Unofficially The Synology DS923+ NAS is a NAS system that arrives with an impressive middle ground between Power, Efficiency and Price, thanks to that AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, flexibility in a 10GbE upgrade, storage expandability and (of course) arriving with ECC […]
World Backup Day – Get Your Data in Order! ALERT – This is your reminder that it is World Backup Day and you should have your backups in order! It may seem like a slightly contrived event, but the motivations behind World Backup Day are arguably more generally positive than alot of manufacturer celebration days. […]
Synology Release the BC500 and TC500 NAS IP Cameras for Surveillance Station It’s been over five months since Synology revealed that they were in the process of releasing their own NAS surveillance cameras for use in conjunction with Surveillance Station, but today is the official release date for the Synology BC500 bullet camera and TC500 […]
Synology Release the BC500 and TC500 NAS IP Cameras for Surveillance Station It’s been over five months since Synology revealed that they were in the process of releasing their own NAS surveillance cameras for use in conjunction with Surveillance Station, but today is the official release date for the Synology BC500 bullet camera and TC500 […]
Synology DS423+ NAS Review – Next Gen Enough? The Synology DS423+ NAS drive is a system that, in the short time since it was first revealed, has been quite a hotly debated little system. Over the last 12-18 months, Synology has been getting quite alot of criticism from home/prosumers who are looking for a compact […]
Synology DS423+ NAS Drive – Should You Buy It? Should the DS423+ NAS from Synology be your next big tech purchase? With such a wide range of private server solutions on the market, it’s never been a better time to be a NAS buyer, looking to move your data away from a public cloud provider, […]
How Well Does the Synology DS423+ NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? The attraction of having control over all your movies, TV shows, music, and personal videos, in the sleek and organized way popularized by streaming giants like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video, cannot be denied. With the rise of streaming platforms, however, comes […]
Synology DS1823xs+ NAS Review – Worth the Wait? In all the years that we have covered the NAS solutions of Synology, there has always been something of a glaring gap in their portfolio. A compact desktop profile system, large storage, low impact system with a decent CPU, complete DSM support, long-term expandability with high bandwidth […]