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Synology DiskStation DS1821+

Post published:July 19, 2021
Post category:+4 Bay (Disks) / NAS (Network Attached Storage) / Synology

Synology DiskStation DS1821+ features a AMD Ryzen processor for unmatched performance. 8 Drive Bay NAS expandable to 18 drives.

Synology DiskStation DS1520+

Post published:July 19, 2021
Post category:+4 Bay (Disks) / NAS (Network Attached Storage) / Synology

Synology DiskStation DS1520+ is an ideal network-attached storage solution suitable for small office and IT enthusiasts.

Choosing the right NAS hard drive!<br>Seagate Ironwolf vs WD Red.

Choosing the right NAS hard drive!
Seagate Ironwolf vs WD Red.

Post published:March 31, 2021
Post category:+4 Bay (Disks) / 1 Bay (Disk) / 2 Bay (Disks) / NAS (Network Attached Storage) / Synology

Whats the difference between seagate ironwolf, ironwolf pro, wd red, wd red plus and wd red pro? What is shingled magnetic recording? Can I just use a regular desktop hard drive?

Synology Drive – File Syncing and Sharing

Post published:February 17, 2021
Post category:Features / NAS (Network Attached Storage) / Synology

Synology Drive is FREE and works with mobile phones, laptops, desktops and more. Easy to setup and use. Synology makes it possible for every home and office to host your own cloud storage – with 100% data ownership and no subscription fees.

Plex Media Server – Security Issue

Post published:February 16, 2021
Post category:NAS (Network Attached Storage) / Privacy and Security

Plex Media has a new Security Issue. Is your Plex server affected? You need to read this if you run a plex server!

Plex Transcoding<br>Find Which NAS Works Best

Plex Transcoding
Find Which NAS Works Best

Post published:November 23, 2020
Post category:NAS (Network Attached Storage)

Compare the different NAS enclosures and Plex Transcoding.

4 Bay NAS Enclosures?<br>Synology DiskStation DS418 vs DS420+ vs DS920+

4 Bay NAS Enclosures?
Synology DiskStation DS418 vs DS420+ vs DS920+

Post published:October 20, 2020
Post category:+4 Bay (Disks) / NAS (Network Attached Storage) / Synology

The DiskStation 920+ is identical to the DS720+ except it comes with more memory and 4 disk bays making it a excellent choice for use as a plex media server and more. The DiskStation 418 is the lowest cost 4 bay nas for a backup device, file server or low budget media server.

Which one should you buy?<br>Synology DiskStation DS720+ vs DS220+ vs DS220j

Which one should you buy?
Synology DiskStation DS720+ vs DS220+ vs DS220j

Post published:October 13, 2020
Post category:2 Bay (Disks) / NAS (Network Attached Storage) / Synology

The DiskStation 220+ is a powerful choice for use as a plex media server and more. The DiskStation 220j is an incredible value for a backup device, file server or low budget media server.

Synology DiskStation DS120j vs. DS118 (1 Disk Bay)

Post published:October 12, 2020
Post category:1 Bay (Disk) / NAS (Network Attached Storage) / Synology

One bay NAS drive are cheaper than the two bay NAS enclosures but will they meet your requirements?

Choosing a affordable NAS in 2020<br>Synology DS220+, DS220j, DS218 or DS218Play

Choosing a affordable NAS in 2020
Synology DS220+, DS220j, DS218 or DS218Play

Post published:October 9, 2020
Post category:2 Bay (Disks) / NAS (Network Attached Storage) / Synology

The DS220j, DS218play and DS218 are great devices that will excel as a file server, backup device and sync drive but fall short in transcoding. If you want a media server then get the DS220+. See the differences.