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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
DIY NAS vs Turnkey NAS: Which is Best for You? Today, we’re going to try and quickly and (bluntly) answer a key question in the world of network-attached storage: should you build your own NAS (DIY) or opt for a turnkey solution in 2024? This topic has been hotly debated in our recent video, “Build […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Guide to the Best 5/6-Bay NAS Drives to Buy Right Now In recent years, the appeal of 5-Bay and 6-Bay NAS systems has dramatically increased, particularly since 2023/2024. Previously, home and small-business users tended to opt for either modest 2/4 Bay systems or jump to the larger 8-Bay models when needing more storage capacity. […]
Synology’s latest addition to their extensive NAS lineup, the BeeStation, has created a buzz in the storage solutions market. Boasting a compact design and a built-in 4TB HDD, the BeeStation is positioned as an entry-level, user-friendly NAS catering to those seeking simplicity without compromising on essential features. As it debuts in select Asian markets and […]
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 […]
Synology RS422+ NAS Drive – Should You Buy It? Should the RS422+ 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, […]
A Guide to the Best Plex NAS Drives to Buy Right Now In 2024, if you’re considering a Synology or QNAP NAS drive for setting up a Plex Media Server, it’s probably because you’re tired of subscribing to multiple online streaming services, OR you have a vast collection of physical discs at home that you’d […]
A Guide to the Best 10GbE NAS Drives in 2023 Data continues to grow exponentially, with everyday devices generating substantial amounts of data. High-resolution photos, 4K Ultra HD HDR movies, and internet connections surpassing gigabit speeds have become the norm. This surge in data creation and transfer has highlighted the limitations of the traditional 1GbE […]
TerraMaster Launches TerraSync, a Backup Solution to Turn Your TNAS into a Private Cloud Server, Achieve File Synchronization Between Multiple Devices TerraMaster, a professional brand dedicated to providing innovative storage products for homes and businesses, recently released TerraSync, a backup solution which runs on TNAS and works with TerraSync Client. With the TerrSync application, users […]
A Guide to the Best Low-Price NAS Drives to Buy Right Now It would be an understatement to say that the sheer range and affordability of private server devices that even the most cash-strapped user can buy have grown exponentially over the last few years. It seems almost insane to think that you can pick […]
Synology DSM 7.2 Update for RackStation Removes EXT4 Support Synology’s latest update to DSM 7.2 (brings a significant shift in the file system landscape for its NAS devices. This update not only enhances the functionality of the Storage Manager but also marks a crucial transition from EXT4 to BTRFS file systems for many of its […]
Synology Reveal a New CC400W Compact IP Camera for Surveillance Station Synology has revealed a new, more compact entry, into its range of surveillance cameras, the CC400W. This less industrial alternative to the bulkier metallic PoE BC500 bullet and TC500 turret-style cameras that were launched earlier in 2023 is seemingly designed for more internal building […]
Synology Reveal a New CC400W Compact IP Camera for Surveillance Station Synology has revealed a new, more compact entry, into its range of surveillance cameras, the CC400W. This less industrial alternative to the bulkier metallic PoE BC500 bullet and TC500 turret-style cameras that were launched earlier in 2023 is seemingly designed for more internal building […]
Synology NAS Bargains and Deals this Black Friday 2023 Black Friday is here again and for many of you, this is the final decider on whether you are going to finally buy your very own Synology NAS or upgrade that old DS411+ or DS216+ that is starting to show its age. Synology has been focusing […]
A Guide to the Best Low-Price NAS Drives to Buy Right Now It would be an understatement to say that the sheer range and affordability of private server devices that even the most cash-strapped user can buy have grown exponentially over the last few years. It seems almost insane to think that you can pick […]