How to setup your Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218 Surveillance NAS Well done on purchasing a Synology Network Video Recorder (NVR1218). NVR combines the network-attached storage (NAS) with PC-less configuration, operation, and local display of the network video recording package – Surveillance Station. Before setting up your new NVR, please check the package contents to […]
Synology NAS heads into 2018 with an Impressive array of Hardware and Software The big brand in Network Attached Storage once again hosted their annual conference, planning on appearing in 17 different countries, and with China and Taiwan hosted earlier in the month, it is now the turn of London, United Kingdom to host the Synology conference […]
What is IP Expo and what has it got to do with NAS in 2017 and 2018? Originally started as a simple information technology (IT) trade show promoting hardware and limited software for businesses to house their ever-growing stacks of date, over the years it has evolved into a twice annually held event that takes place […]
Help Choosing the Right Synology NAS for you So many NAS servers to choose from. They all look remarkably similar and moreover, all seem to do basically the same thing – but some better than others. Yet for many people who are setting out to buy their first NAS from Synology, it can easily be […]
Things to consider when you buy a Synology or QNAP NAS When you buy your first network attached storage device, it can be an incredibly daunting task. If you have a less technical background, or heard about NAS servers from Synology or QNAP, but are still not quite certain what a NAS is or what to […]
Should you Buy the Synology NVR1218 Surveillance NAS Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218 is an all-in-one, energy efficient private surveillance solution with HDMI output for PC-less management and live monitoring. NVR1218 is your All-in-one, stand-alone surveillance solution Offering an effortless surveillance experience, Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218 has the ability to display and record […]
Synology Software on a Custom Built NAS The appeal of building your own Network attached storage device (NAS) rather than buy a pre-built unit from a top-tier brand like Synology can be very tempting. The hardware using in the majority of Synology NAS devices is pretty low when compared to PC’s and with pre-built NAS […]
Synology DSM 6.2 on QNAP NAS – How to do it and Should You Bother? It has long been established that, in terms of home and business NAS in 2019, Synology and QNAP NAS have been the top two brands you need to buy. However, although both are stable, flexible, well developed and user-friendly brands […]
Synology DS118 vs QNAP TS-131P NAS As two of the biggest names in network attached storage (NAS), it can often be hard to choose between QNAP and Synology NAS drives for your home or business needs. One of the biggest hurdles that many people come across first is the pricetag. Despite the fact that 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 […]
Need Help with Setting up your Remote Business Access during Covid-19 – Message me! Due to the rapidly changing events that are surrounding the stop of coronavirus, many countries around the world are instituting soft/hard forced closures in their respective towns and cities, in efforts to prevent the spread of this virus and minimize it’s […]
QNAP TS-h973ax vs Synology DS1821+ I love your videos. I would like to ask you for advice and also donate for this. I would like to get advice for the type/ brand and possibly size of cache, ssd hdd for the ts-h974ax I have now 3 TVs 4 Macbooks one MacMini and i am tired […]
Synology dva3219/ dva3221 is it worth the money? Hello, love your synology reviews they are very helpful. I currently have a synology ds918+ I bought after watching one of your reviews and I’m running 11 cameras on it 3 of which are the new sunba Illuminati cams. They are awesome but I think they are […]
Jellyfish Synology setup Open Package Center 1. Install and open Docker 2. Open registry Tab and Search JellyFin and double click on the top result 3. Go to Image tab and double click jellyfin 4. Click Advanced settings / Volume tab and click Add Folder. Add multimedia folder and give it a name (Mount […]
Again, I understand that exposing access to the NAS has risks involved though I’m sure there’s a good list of minimum things that you do or a way that you would recommend to minimise these risks. QNAP and Synology instructions would cover a huge amount of your audience. If you want to make sure […]
Synology secure Remote access via VPN. Small business data protection Looking to force users to not have company data on private computers. Mail server. Remote access required. Does this require a VM? Prefer synology after watching all of your YouTube videos. Open to suggestions or hopefully a idiots guide for setting up a SMB setup […]
Synology® Introduces Ultra-compact RackStation RS1221+ and RS1221RP+ High-performance servers designed for space-conscious buyers Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. 14th January 2021 – Synology® Inc. launches the RackStation RS1221+ and RS1221RP+ (redundant power) 2U 8-bay rackmounted storage servers built to deliver high performance in a space-efficient manner. “The RS1221+ and RP+ units are designed for small businesses, and indeed, […]