How Well Does the Synology DS923+ NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? Is the Synology DS923+ worth it as a Plex Media server NAS? Is that AMD Embedded Ryzen processor going to be a deal breaker? A Plex Media Server NAS is a network-attached storage (NAS) device that has the software for the Plex […]
Steps to set this all up Create NAS user for time machines access only If you want to be able to run timemachine backupe remotely over the internet, consider using Tailscale or nConnect VPN: How to access your NAS remotely? A Comparison of NKN nConnect and Tailscale To create a NAS username for use […]
Is it Better to Buy a NAS or Build One Yourself? Have you ever looked at the cost of popular Network attached storage devices from brands such as Synology and QNAP, then looked at the price tag and thought “wait…HOW MUCH?!? I could build my own NAS server for much less than that”? Well, you […]
How Well Does the Synology DS923+ NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? Is the Synology DS923+ worth it as a Plex Media server NAS? Is that AMD Embedded Ryzen processor going to be a deal breaker? A Plex Media Server NAS is a network-attached storage (NAS) device that has the software for the Plex […]
How Well Does the Synology DS920+ NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? Is the Synology DS920+ worth it as a Plex Media server NAS in 2023? It’s a valid question. With this system now well over 2.5 years old, as well as the newer DS923+ NAS being released at the end of last year, […]
Synology DSM vs QNAP QTS NAS Software & Hardware Comparison When buying a NAS drive, it’s important to consider the software included with the purchase. Brands like Synology and QNAP offer different software designs, user priorities, and learning curves. Even if you plan to mostly use third-party software, you will still need to interact with […]
Is it Better to Buy a NAS or Build One Yourself? Have you ever looked at the cost of popular Network attached storage devices from brands such as Synology and QNAP, then looked at the price tag and thought “wait…HOW MUCH?!? I could build my own NAS server for much less than that”? Well, you […]
The Synology DS723+ NAS Review – Tremendous 2-Bay? Synology has always maintained a remarkably envious position in the NAS industry over the last decade or so. Although they didn’t ‘invent’ the idea of a private server in the home/office, they were the first to give the concept a fantastically consumer and accessible presentation. Over that […]
The Synology DS723+ NAS Review – Tremendous 2-Bay? Synology has always maintained a remarkably envious position in the NAS industry over the last decade or so. Although they didn’t ‘invent’ the idea of a private server in the home/office, they were the first to give the concept a fantastically consumer and accessible presentation. Over that […]
Synology DS723+ NAS Drive – Does It Deserve Your Data? The Synology DS723+ NAS is one of the most capable 2-Bay systems that the brand has ever released, featuring a number of series-firsts in terms, yet still maintaining largely the same price point as the other two bays in the plus series to date. However, […]
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 […]
How to Secure your Synology with open ports to Plex (port forwarding) On my router I will have Upnp disabled and only one port forwarded, that being the one for Plex. I plan to run only Plex Server and whatever backup software you recommend (to back up my PCs to the NAS incrementally) and perhaps […]
What are the signs someone is trying to hack into your home network? There are several signs that someone may be trying to hack into your home network. Some of the most common signs include: Unusual network activity: If you notice an increase in network activity, especially at unusual times, it may be a sign […]
Synology NAS DSM 7.2-63134 Beta Coming Soon Good news for anyone that is waiting to see (and test) the latest improvements in Synology’s Diskstation Manager software, as there are strong indications that we will be seeing a DSM 7.2 Beta launched soon. Thanks to updates on the brand’s official download pages, we can see that developer […]
Should You Use Fewer Larger HDDs or More Smaller HDDs? The technology behind hard drives has evolved RAPIDLY! In just the last few years we have seen HDDs hit over 20 terabytes, seen the number of platters being squeezed into a single hard drive casing reach more than 10 and the performance and durability of […]
To migrate between different Synology NAS models This section explains how to perform migration between two different Synology NAS models. For example, migrating data from a DS716+ to a DS1520+. Sign in to the source NAS. Go to Control Panel > Update & Restore. Make sure that the source NAS is running the newest version of DSM. If a newer version is […]
Synology DS723+ NAS Drive – Does It Deserve Your Data? The Synology DS723+ NAS is one of the most capable 2-Bay systems that the brand has ever released, featuring a number of series-firsts in terms, yet still maintaining largely the same price point as the other two bays in the plus series to date. However, […]
Should You Use Fewer Larger HDDs or More Smaller HDDs? The technology behind hard drives has evolved RAPIDLY! In just the last few years we have seen HDDs hit over 20 terabytes, seen the number of platters being squeezed into a single hard drive casing reach more than 10 and the performance and durability of […]
Synology SA3410 & SA3610 SAS/SATA based NAS released Introducing the Synology SA3410, the latest in the line of NAS storage solutions from Synology. This powerful storage server is designed to meet the needs of small to medium–sized businesses and comes with a range of features to make it an ideal choice for any business. The […]