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NAS Compares NAS Virtual Machine Images – Where to Download them for FREE

Deploying a Virtual Machines on your NAS – Where to Download FREE VMs A network-attached storage (NAS) device can do ALOT of thing! Whether you purchased your NAS system for backups, for media, for surveillance or more, chances are that you likely use your NAS system for 1-2 main tasks. Because the technology has evolved alot over the years, it has become less of a basic storage system and is now comparable to an entire operating system, similar in GUI and abilities to Windows, OSX and Android in its own right! That said, a number of you who have spent a few hundred/thousand pounds on their NAS system might be looking for ways to maximize that investment (or just looking for a fun hobby), which leads me neatly into the subject of...
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NAS Compares Brand New Synology DS1621+ NAS Drive Revealed – Ryzen Powered!

The New Synology DS1621+ NAS Drive for 2020 Yes, the DS1621+ NAS is coming! Hot on the heels of the Synology DS1621XS+ NAS (released in early September 2020), we today want to discuss a new Synology 6-Bay NAS that has been revealed, the Synology DS1621+ NAS is a device that a lot of users have been waiting on, as it serves as a neat middle-ground for many between robust storage for a RAID6/SHR-2 environment, whilst still having a decent hardware base to work with. Originally spotted last month (with barely a whisper of details) this new diskstation is one that we kind of expected but still managed to surprise us in a number of key ways (yes, that CPU) and not only a very solid follow up to the DS1618+ in a bunch of ways, but also makes...
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blackvoid 3-2-1 > Active Backup

Synology's recent addition to their collection of great apps and solutions include a new version of Active Backup for Business package. In this article, I will reflect on the tool, how it can benefit you and see various scenarios it can be implemented in. Let's be honest. How many times have you lost data because you didn't have a backup? Anyone who is using a computer, tablet or even a phone now days has at least something they wish to save and never lose right? With that in mind, it's usually a question of how to implement it, how much it cost and why bother with it. Continue reading...
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NAS Compares Synology DS1621xs+ NAS Plex 4K, 1080p and 720p Tests (H.264 & HEVC)

Transcoding 4K Media on the DS1621xs+ NAS Plex Media Server Smooth playback of high end media on a NAS is always something that you cannot really cheap-out on. If you are investing in a new NAS system and are looking for a solution that will last for a good few years alongside your TV/Sound system, then you need to choose wisely. This also applies to choosing a Synology NAS that will have the horsepower to convert your big, BIG files into something more suitable with your mobile devices, tablets and more – known as transcoding. Transcoding on a NAS such as the DS1621xs+ device is the ability for a multimedia file to be changed from it’s existing format or codec to one that is better suited to the destination device. In this file...
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