NAS is short for “network-attached storage.” This section of the site is about this type of storage, including real NAS servers and those you can make by attaching a portable drive to a router’s USB port.
If you’re thinking of dabbling into home network storage, Synology has something for you. Today, the NAS server maker announced the DS119j NAS server that costs just $99.99 (diskless), one of the most inexpensive NAS servers on the market. The low cost does come with a big catch since this …
The Synology DS1618+ is a massive upgrade to the dual-bay DS218+ I reviewed a while back. It’s more than double the width in physical size, has many more options in redundancy and data safety, and was faster in my tests. However, sharing the same DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, both …
Synology recently released its 6-bay DS1618+ NAS server, capable of delivering a massive amount of storage space. Behold the server’s design and some of its features in the photos below. For more, check out its full review. Synology DS1618+ photos: Front Synology DS1618+photos: Back The PCIe slot can host one …
The Synology DS218+ is a risk-free purchase. Partly because it’s relatively affordable, costing less than $300 (disk-less). The real reason, though, is that the server has a lot to offer. The DS218+ has a multitude of valuable applications, plus it can transcode 4K videos. If you use just a small …
