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Reset Synology NAS

Reset Synology NAS

You may want to a soft reset or hard reset. Before you start make sure NAS is on and booted. Soft Reset the user account and network settings Use a paper clip to gently press and hold down the RESET button for about four seconds until you hear a beep sound, and release the button […]

Reolink IP camera compatibility with NAS like Qnap and Synology

Reolink IP camera compatibility with NAS like Qnap and Synology

RLC-520 I was wondering if you know if the RLC-520 will work with the synology security suite. I saw a note somewhere saying it only works with a reolink device. Looking to connect via cat6 to a synology NAS Yes, all IP cameras which are not add-on items of their NVR closed system or battery-powered […]

DC++ on a Qnap or Synology NAS device

DC++ on a Qnap or Synology NAS device

DC++ and NAS devices I am am planning to purchase my first 4 bay device NAS, and the main functionality I require is support for DC++ client. Which (synology or Qnap) supports DC++ clients? There is no DC++ app for Linux since this is a windows client. But you can have a plus series NAS […]

Way to migrate the data from WD to Synology directly

Way to migrate the data from WD to Synology directly

Migrating from WD My Cloud Home I have had a WD My Cloud Home for a year but upgrading to a DS920+ – is there a way to migrate the data directly?   If you had a fast USB3 backup disk, then the quickest option would be to restore data from a backup of your […]

Can Synology play 360 photos and 360 videos?

Can Synology play 360 photos and 360 videos?

I am interested in Synology. I have a lot of 360 photos and 360 videos too. Is there anyway for Synology play 360 photos and 360 videos like QNAP? Yes, Synology Moments can play 360 photos and videos. It will also automatically backup all of your photo andvideo files from your phone so you never […]

Synology DS720+ NAS – Taking it to Pieces

Synology DS720+ NAS Hardware Tear Down For those of you that are interested in the newest generation of Synology NAS, you are probably wondering about what exactly goes on under the bonnet. We talk about the CPU and Memory plenty, but what about on the inside? Where does the Synology DSM software get extracted from? […]

Dell or HPE for cloud server and Plex or maybe Synology

Dell or HPE for cloud server and Plex or maybe Synology

I need to buy a NAS  I have been watching your channel about NAS and I want to buy one. but I have been looking at Qnap Synology, I want something that has around 5 bays for future expansion. I’m thinking of using Raid 5 and 3 10TB Seagate EXOS x16, but I have been […]

Synology phasing out transcoding function from DS Video / Video Station?

Synology phasing out transcoding function from DS Video / Video Station?

Synology will stop transcoding support? Message Body: Hello! In Michael. I like you and your youtubechannel and watched many videos so far. I am currently in the process buying a DS920 +. Primary use for file and video server. Because I could not find how many streams the 920+ can transcode simultaneously, I asked Synology […]

Synology DS220+ NAS – Should You Buy It?

Synology DS220+ NAS – Five Reasons Why You Should/Shouldn’t Buy It Of all the Synology NAS Drives that the company has ever produced, the 2-Bay series of diskstation solutions is generally considered to be their most popular item. Kinda their Reebok Classic, their Peanut M&M, it is a staple part of their product portfolio and […]

Slow USB copy on Synology- how to fix?

Slow USB copy on Synology- how to fix?

I know you’re not the support people for Synology NAS but I thought I’d run a problem I have by you, just in case you’ve seen it before. I bought the DS1618+ and it’s great, apart from one big problem; backing up to an external USB HDD is extremely slow (like a lot slower than […]

Synology or HPE as a NAS?

Synology or HPE as a NAS?

Synology or HPE? I have a question which I have not seen covered much. I have seen bloggers make cheap NAS with desktop machines. I have not seen anyone compare Synology (or similar with an entry level microserver (like the HPE P16006-001 https://www.provantage.com/hpe-p16006-001~7HPE96K5.htm). I have used Synology in the past because it was easy. I […]

Synology DS920+ NAS – Taking it to Pieces

Synology DS920+ NAS Hardware Tear Down For those of you that are interested in the newest generation of Synology NAS, you are probably wondering about what exactly goes on under the bonnet. We talk about the CPU and Memory plenty, but what about on the inside? Where does the Synology DSM software get extracted from? […]