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A Guide to 1-Bay NAS Drives – Get it Right First Time

NAS Compares A Guide to 1-Bay NAS Drives – Get it Right First Time

Choosing the Best 1-Bay NAS Drive from Synology & QNAP Choosing the best NAS drive for your needs can often be a difficult or imposing job. Network Attached Storage has evolved a lot over the years to a point now where they are less like basic storage devices and more like fully functioning computers, with operating systems, applications and a complete graphical user interface. Two of the biggest brands in their field are Synology and QNAP NAS, who have been in the business of producing NAS solutions for a number of years and in the field of desktop 1 drive (hard drive or solid-state drive) NAS systems, that are pretty well established as a reliable, user-friendly and fully featured brand provider. With an impressive selection of NAS...
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NEW site - BLACKVOID.tech

blackvoid NEW site - BLACKVOID.tech

Before I get into this I just want to make one thing clear. This site, .club is not going anywhere. I will still continue to contribute to it regarding news, tutorials, Docker as well as some new materials. It will remain as it is today, free for everyone, with no strings attached. So what's up with this blackvoid.tech then? A while back I have been approached by a Synology GmbH employee in charge of the Balkan and Baltic region about potential cooperation. This would include writing articles in my native language (Croatian), focusing on the Synology products, apps, and services. Continue reading...
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SSD Caching On A NAS? What Is It and Should You Use It?

NAS Compares SSD Caching On A NAS? What Is It and Should You Use It?

Should you bother with SSD cache in on a NAS? Most modern generation network attached storage NAS drives include the option of utilising SSD cache, which promises to improve file access and general system performance in a number of ways. Is by no means a new concept and has existed in one shape or form for more than a decade in modern server utilisation. However, in order to take advantage of SSD caching on your NAS, there are a number of hurdles that will often increase the price point of your ideal solution and potentially lower the capacity that you can take advantage of long-term. This leads many users into wondering whether SSD caching is anywhere near as beneficial as brands like Synology and QNAP would have you believe. So today...
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Synology C2 Backup - cloud backup service

blackvoid Synology C2 Backup - cloud backup service

On June 30th, Synology officially pushed out DSM 7 and some of its new C2 services. I have written a few articles on the subject including an overview of all upcoming services, as well as a review of the C2 Password. Today we have another service that will be of great interest to most users, C2 Backup. I did mention it before (in previous articles) and there was some information on the prices, but now we can all test out and start using the service. Let's see what this platform is all about, and is it worth your money. Continue reading...
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OpenSSL Vulnerabilities in Synology & QNAP NAS – What Is Going On?

NAS Compares OpenSSL Vulnerabilities in Synology & QNAP NAS – What Is Going On?

The Current Synology & QNAP NAS and OpenSSL Security Issues Explained As many of you may have heard, in recent weeks there were two vulnerabilities identified in the OpenSSL encryption platform, a popular SSL option for many sites and servers, that provided an opening for particularly industrious interlopers to access a site via a weakness in the platform. Although not a service that is developed by Synology or QNAP NAS, it is used in several smaller areas/applications in their respective DSM and QTS software platforms. This is not uncommon for a brand to use a third-party provider and OpenSSL is one of the most popular open-source SSL platforms in the world. This vulnerability in OpenSSL was identified in late August and although alot...
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A Guide to Rackmount NAS – Sorted by Size

NAS Compares A Guide to Rackmount NAS – Sorted by Size

Choosing the Right Rackmount NAS – Understanding the Importance of Depth There was once a time when owning any kind of rackmount based storage and/or computer equipment was squarely aimed at high-end business and data centres. Unlike the desktop PC, laptop keyboard or touch screen device that you are likely reading this on, a rackmount scale hardware device is HUGE, can be noisy and is designed for a 24×7 environment that we once considered business-only in both price and size. However, fast forward to 2020/2021 and we find that because of the advances in both the efficiency and capability of the hardware, that rackmounts are affordable to even the most modest of home user – often rivalling the suitability of a more commonplace...
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PLEX Pass giveaway!

blackvoid PLEX Pass giveaway!

Streamers rejoice! It is time to turn your Plex setup, pro! If you are unfamiliar, Plex offers a Plex Pass subscription that allows you to boost up your Plex experience even more. With monthly, annual, and lifetime subscriptions, you can unlock a lot of great features that will make Plex an even better experience. Plex giveaway on a NAS-focused site, why? In March I had my first giveaway and the item was the OWC Mercury Elite enclosure, but for my second one, I wanted to give something that will again be beneficial for all. Considering that a lot of visitors to this site are also interested in running Plex on their NAS devices, or use Plex in a combination with NAS (just as storage for your media), I have decided to go a Plex...
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