Did you know that the USB ports on your NAS can be used for much more than connecting external hard drives? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to connect an ordinary USB webcam to your UGREEN NAS and convert it into a fully functional IP …
UGREEN’s DXP4800 Plus has been the most popular model so far. Now, with the release of the DXP4800 Pro, let’s look at what actually changes. TL;DR Everything is the same except the processor, Pro uses an Intel i3 CPU. Everything elseis same : same chassis, same ports, …
Enterprise SATA SSD Technical Comparison It is somewhat ironic that an interface originally designed for HDDs continues to be the most popular interface on Enterprise SSDs - SATA. Not because it is the fastest, but because the infrastructure already exists almost …
If you love YouTube but hate the ads, the tracking, and the feeling that Google is watching your browsing habits, then Invidious is for you. Invidious is an open-source, privacy-friendly front-end for YouTube. You can browse and watch videos without logging into …
Most people install Pi-hole to block ads and some people install Unbound for privacy. The two combined is a very powerful adblocking private dns server. We will set up Pi-hole to filter out ad and tracking domains, and it will use Unbound for upstream so all DNS …
Prefer watching over reading? This guide is also available on YouTube Watch on youtube If you ever wanted to automate your media where searching, downloading, organizing, and streaming happens automatically , then this is the stack to deploy. I will show you how to …
Prefer watching over reading? This guide is also available on YouTube Watch on youtube With icloudpd, you can automatically download your entire iCloud photo library to your NAS and keep it safely stored on your own hardware. I will show you how to easily install it on …
MeTube is a simple and efficient tool for downloading individual YouTube videos or entire playlists. It provides a lightweight web interface powered by yt-dlp, all running safely inside a Docker container. Just paste a video or playlist URL, click download, and you’re …
I will show you a clean and easy way to run Vaultwarden on a UGREEN NAS using Docker + Tailscale Serve, with automatic HTTPS and no reverse proxy. No https certificate to manage, no reverse proxy to configure. We will only run one command and everything else will be …
If you’ve been around tape drives long enough, you might recall the DDS (Digital Data Storage) days. One of the things they did to increase capacity was to simply use a longer tape. For example, the original DDS-1 format could use a 60-meter tape (DDS-60) to store …
UGREEN NAS devices ship with UGOS (Debian-based OS + web UI). If you want to try Unraid, you can run it from a USB stick. Unraid boots off the USB disk and doesnt affect your UGOS installation ( as long as you dont include system disk in array)
I will show you how to install Immich - the open-source self-hosted photo and video backup solution on your Ugreen NAS without touching the command line at all. Step 1 : Create the Directories You have to create the directories first which will host your immich …
Let me take you back to the days when DDS/DAT tapes ruled the backup scene. A DDS-90 tape used to cost just 2 dollars - the cheapest tape I ever sold in my life. It also turned out to be one of the most successful backup technologies ever. Sony and HP had struck gold …
Seagate’s Exos keep growing both in capacity and in features. New models are introduced almost every quarter, while many older ones are refreshed or made end-of-life (EOL) status. Getting a list of current Exos models is easy. What’s harder is knowing which part number …
The easiest way to run Tailscle on your Ugreen is with Docker. I will show you step by step how to do it, without having to know much about containers. We will use Ugreen docker app which is GUI, so you wont have to type any commands or touch the terminal.
Tape has long been the unsung hero of data storage. In the world of cold storage and archival solutions, LTO (Linear Tape-Open) continues to dominate( alongside IBM’s 3592 format) as the most widely adopted tape standard. With the upcoming LTO-10 generation delivering …
With LTO-10 set to launch in under a month, here’s a no-nonsense breakdown of what actually matters. Forget the marketing buzz , these are the key technical points you should know if you work with tape. 1. Higher Native Capacity – 30TB Per Cartridge LTO-10 now offers …
You’ve invested time and money backing up your data to LTO tapes, hard drives, or other digital media but a backup is only as good as its physical protection. By using air-gapped media, you’ve already mitigated the biggest digital threat ; malware. But your backups …
QNAP has officially launched its own High Availability (HA) cluster, bringing automatic fail-over between NAS devices to its ecosystem. Until now, QNAP users relied on SnapSync for replication, but true seamless fail-over wasn’t possible. This new feature closes that …
Synology has increasingly been promoting its own line of hard drives ( HAT53xx enterprise and HAT33xx Plus) . They have strict compatibility enforcement on many models, limiting support for third-party drives. This article helps you quickly identify which Synology NAS …
QNAP launched the ES1686dc-R2 last week, and if you’re anything like me, you might be wondering — how is it different from the original ES1686dc? At first glance — and even after digging into the specs — you’ll notice they are practically identical. Same …
Synology just revealed the DS925+, the successor to the popular DS923+ 4-bay NAS. At first glance, both models look nearly identical — same chassis, same number of drive bays, and the same 4 GB ECC RAM by default. But under the hood, Synology has made some bold …
Western Digital (WD) has streamlined its data center drive offerings into four powerful and purpose-built series. Each one is tailored to a specific capacity range and performance requirement—making it easier than ever to select the right HDD for your storage …
WD recently launched a new part number for 24TB which is based on the newer HC590 platform, and the older 24TB was based on HC580. Let’s see the difference between the two. Both are 24TB, but they’re built differently WUH722424ALE6L4 → Based on HC580 …
Overland Tandberg has exited the LTO business, leaving many customers struggling to find support and spare parts for their tape drives, autoloaders, and libraries. While standalone drives can be replaced with other brands, autoloaders and libraries are long-term …
If you’re looking for a streamlined way to automate and organize your downloads, this guide will show you how to install pyLoad-ng easily, then this QPKG is for you. Why Use a QPKG for pyLoad-ng? QNAP’s Container Station supports running Docker-based …
Transmission is a powerful open-source torrent client that integrates seamlessly with applications like Sonarr and Radarr. Unfortunately, the QNAP App Store doesn’t offer a native Transmission app, requiring users to rely on Container Station for installation—a …
Synology’s ActiveProtect Manager (APM), which powers the ActiveProtect appliance (similar to DSM on other Synology NAS devices), introduces an innovative logical air-gap solution. This feature enhances protection against ransomware by ensuring that the backup server …
Jellyfin is a great open-source media server solution , and I moved from Plex to jellyfin because of its performance. I did a tutorial on how to install jellyfin using container station but some users still find it difficult to use container station so I created this …
with watchtower, you can automates container updates, ensuring your Docker environment stays secure and up-to-date with any manual work The Challenge: Why Command Line Access Is Required While QNAP’s GUI makes it easy to manage containers, installing Watchtower …
TL;DR: If you’re running your NAS on a 1G/2.5G network, don’t bother spending extra on SSDs. Hard drives will give you nearly identical performance in such setups. I recently ran a series of tests on my QNAP NAS to determine if there’s a real performance benefit from …
Choosing the right storage medium for your data is- challenging: You are looking to balance the speed of expensive flash storage with the affordability of slower HDDs. The key challange is not to decide which one to choose ( you can offcourse choose both), but rather …
Synology have been showcasing their ActiveProtect DP series in recent months. We saw it most recently in Gitex in October. The anticipated release is expected around mid-January. With ActiveProtect, Synology is leaning towards a subscription-based model in contrast to …
Overland-Tandberg, a prominent name in data storage solutions, is reportedly discontinuing its LTO (Linear Tape-Open) product line—including single drives, autoloaders, libraries, and media—to concentrate on its proprietary RDX (Removable Disk) technology. …
If you’re a QNAP NAS user considering an upgrade from QTS to QuTS hero, there are a few things you should know before making the switch. For starters, it’s not possible to directly update from QTS to QuTS hero. Let’s dive into why this upgrade requires …
At Gitex this year, I encountered the world’s largest SSD: a U.2 60TB Solidigm drive ( D5-P5336) . As a storage enthusiast, I was immediately fascinated, especially thinking about its potential in a QNAP NAS setup. The drive was sitting there unassumingly at the …
Air-gaps are one of the oldest and most reliable methods to keep critical information secure. In this section, let’s dive into what a traditional air gap is and how QNAP’s Airgap+ modernizes this trusted strategy for today’s digital environment. What …
The recent breach of European air-gapped government systems shows how supposedly isolated environments can be compromised through USB-based infiltration. This incident highlights the challenges of maintaining true air-gapped security, which led us to write this article. …
After using the Remarkable tablet for a year, I’ve grown to love its minimalist design and distraction-free focus on note-taking. However, a few key features could make it even more convenient and user-friendly. here is my wishlist 1. Fingerprint Sensor for Quick Login …
Introduction Enterprise SSDs differ from consumer SSDs in speed, durability, reliability, and efficiency. A key feature that ensures the reliability of these drives is Power Loss Protection (PLP) which prevents data corruption or loss during unexpected power outages. …
This guide is designed for end users who are considering a Synology NAS for personal use. It covers the basics of NAS, essential terminology, practical things you can do with a NAS, tips on selecting the right model, and a few popular models suited for home users.
NComputing offers two editions of vSpace Pro tailored for different organizational needs: vSpace Pro LTS (Long-Term Support) and vSpace Pro Enterprise. In this short article we will discuss the difference between the two. Here is a TLDR summary for you if you …
Reader’s question( edited for clarity ) : I don’t see a 30TB drive on your website or amazon. When can we expect its release in the UAE, and what are the specifications? Though Seagate announced the drive in January, yet pricing details for distributors …
The QNAP QuTS hero operating system utilizes the ZFS file system, which inherently supports inline deduplication and inline compression. However, to enhance efficiency, especially considering the 4K block size, QNAP has also incorporated data compaction into QuTS hero. …
TL;DR: The short read is that LTO tapes come with a limited lifetime warranty, typically lasting around 4-5 years, but it does not cover wear and tear. Failures with LTO tapes are rare, with return rates almost zero, In most cases, issues arise with the tape drive …
Due to escalating concerns surrounding ransomware and cyber attacks, many organizations are seeking to implement measures to make their data immutable, meaning data that cannot be altered once written. For both QNAP and Synology devices, immutability can be achieved …
Reader’s Question (edited for clarity): I own an HP BB874A drive. What capacity will I get if I use an LTO-8 tape in it? And which is better: Q2078A or Q2078AN? Firstly, your BB874A is an LTO-7 drive, so you cannot use an LTO-8 tape with it. If that were possible, …
Synology’s timing with the introduction of the Synology Beestation couldn’t be more perfect, especially with the discontinuation of the WD My Cloud. It offers a simple, secure, and affordable alternative to the WD My Cloud. The Synology Beestation is the …
If you’re involved in the data industry, you likely caught wind of Seagate’s recent announcement regarding their 30TB hard drives. While incremental capacity upgrades are commonplace, this one stands out as it marks the introduction of Seagate’s …
TL;DR Both Synology F1 RAID and QNAP QSAL implement uneven writing patterns on SSDs to minimize the potential risk of multiple SSDs failing simultaneously within a RAID configuration. While they adopt different methods, the ultimate goal is the same: favoring one SSD …
Orignal Question : Hi Akash, I am told by a supplier that they can modify synology so it will work even with non-compatible drives. What is your take on this ? First thing first - Disabling the compatibility warning doesn’t have any advantage Disabling the …
Theoretical understanding of RAID performance is easy to understand - RAID0 offers the highest performance, followed by RAID 10, RAID 5, and RAID 6. However, SSDs behave differently in real-world scenarios. To assess the actual performance of SSD RAID across various …
It has been a while since Synology introduced its public cloud service( Called C2) and now QNAP is in the testing phase for its own public cloud service known as myQNAPcloud Storage. Name bears a similarity with QNAP’s existing dyndns/remote access service called …
While both QuTS Hero and QTS are based on Linux, the key difference is that QuTS hero uses ZFS file system. All the difference between the two operating systems stems from this filesystem difference. Home and SMB entry-level models use QTS , while all the higher models …
OWC Thunderbay 8 has 2 versions- the advanced Thunderbay 8 flex ( which supports U.2 media and PCIe expansion) and Thundberbay 8. Sandisk Professional Shuttle 8 compares to the basic Thunderbay 8 Tabular comparison of OWC Thunderbay 8 with Sandisk Pro Shuttle 8 OWC …
Mention SSDs and HDDs together and its bound to lead to transfer speeds, IOPS, power consumption, and the impending demise of HDDs. However, this article takes a different route—it’s not about SSD vs. HDD; it’s about data recoverability. Undeleting data from …
We specialize in offering a diverse range of Privacy Screen filters in the UAE, backed by our expertise in the field since 2005 . As a go-to source for these privacy, we understand that individuals considering privacy screens often have a variety of questions. This blog …
Seagate has unveiled the X24 platform, and here’s a comprehensive overview of its key features. For channel partners and integrators, the platform will exclusively introduce CMR drives, available in capacities of 12TB, 16TB, 20TB, and 24TB. CMR drives are optimal …
Whenever there is discussion about SSDs versus HDDs, the focus seems to be on the higher IOPS, transfer rates, and lower power consumption of SSDs. We seldom discuss reliability. The absence of an industry consensus and a lack of published data (with the exception of …
Privacy screens have gained significant popularity, particularly in office settings, where laptops and desktops are commonly used for handling sensitive information that requires confidentiality. While 3M is acknowledged as a leader in high-quality privacy screens, it …
The ongoing battle for hard drive capacity has seen the anticipation of a 30TB announcement for a while. Online discussions hinted at Seagate unveiling a 30TB drive in Q3, as reported by AnandTech, but nothing was officially confirmed until today. We now have an image …
It has been a while since Synology first introduced the HAT3300 drives for mid-range devices , and now a replacement model HAT3310 drive has been announced This new model is expected to hit the market in the United Arab Emirates by the end of December.
QNAP has introduced many new products this month including the 3 models in X77AXU series. These models will replace the X77XU-RP models TS-h1677AXU-RP-R7-32G ( replaces TS-h1677XU-RP-3700X-32G) TS-h1277AXU-RP-R7-32G ( replaces TS-h1277XU-RP-3700X-128G …
WD My Book Duo is an External DAS ( AKA External Hard drive) with USB C connection and options of RAID. OWC Mercury Elite Pro offers everything that WD has and then a little more. WD My Book Duo vs OWC Mercury Elite Pro : Table of differences Here are all the major …
G-Technology, which has been rebranded to Sandisk Professional, is a highly renowned name in for Thunderbolt 3 storage. Sandisk Professional offers a variety of storage solutions, and one of the smallest RAID-enabled drives they offer is the G-RAID2, which received …
Original Question : Hi Akash, I run a sports video business and have many gigs of video files I want to archive. I bought 4 of these drives WD Re Pro 16TB NAS Hard Drive, Cache Size: 512 MB. What hardware should I buy that I can load these into and access the data on my …
OWC has many impressive products, with one standout being the OWC Archive Pro—the LTO-8 drive equipped with a Thunderbolt 3 interface. Remarkably, there are just three global vendors providing Thunderbolt 3-based LTOs: Symply, OWC, and Mlogic. However, configuring OWC …
Being a strong advocate for efficient note-taking and a tech enthusiast, I adhere to a structured approach of jotting down notes on paper, following a format that aligns with my cognitive preferences. Incoming shipments on the left, outgoing on the right, urgent at the …
NComputing L300 was introduced in 2010 and has been a cornerstone of NComputing ever since. It’s remarkable that this IT device has remained unchanged for over 13 years—a black box with VGA and 10/100 Network, powering labs worldwide. Now, we have the successor …
(Original Question: I have a Mac Pro with thunderbolt3 port. Can I use the new thunderbolt4 Qnap with that ? Is there an advantage to this ) Yes, you can indeed connect a Thunderbolt 4 device to a Thunderbolt 3 host, such as your Mac Pro. There is complete backward …
The ongoing capacity of QNAP to innovate and introduce unique hardware units is apparent too, more so with the newly introduced TS-AI642, distinguished by its integration of 6 NPUs (Neural Processing Units). If you find yourself wondering about the definition of an NPU, …
Both Synology and QNAP have developed virtualization solutions that allow you to run a virtual machine (VM) on your NAS. In this article, we explore the features and capabilities of Synology’s Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) and QNAP’s Virtualization Station. …
QNAP has been actively promoting AMIZ Cloud lately. They unveiled it during Computex, and there’s been a lot of marketing buzz around this product. Let’s break it down in simple terms. AMIZ Cloud is similar to Q’Center, which is a tool for managing …
One of the ways to add applications to your NAS is by running containers on the NAS itself. Both QNAP and Synology have user-friendly interfaces that allow you to create, manage, and run your containers. Synology calls this feature “Container Manager,” while …
QNAP is the sole manufacturer offering Thunderbolt 4 NAS solutions (as far as I know) , setting them apart from other contenders like Terramaster, which solely offers Thunderbolt 4 Direct Attached Storage (DAS). What truly sets QNAP devices apart is that they bridge …
Previously, QNAP provided network printer sharing, which has since changed. The default print server function is gone, but there are still ways to share a USB printer. There are three current methods: running a VM with USB passthrough, deploying a print server via …
After 19 years of excellent service, DataCare closed in April 2022 due to financial difficulties. I joined Mr. Suresh Shetty and DataCare in 2010 to lead the storage division and bring on board many new brands like QNAP, Synology, WD, Seagate and NComputing for whom we …
I chronicle a world that has captivated me for decades – data storage. With a journey that began in 1998 within the data storage industry, I have since become a practitioner and a storyteller of this dynamic field. Today, my livelihood revolves around offering …