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WD Red 10TB 3.5-Inch SOHO NAS Hard Disk Review
WD RED 10TB 3.5-Inch NAS Hard Disk I have performed extensive tests with WD‘s Red series of drives and today it is time to take a look at the newest drive in the series, the 10TB model (WD100EFAX). This large-capacity NAS hard disk doesn’t just bring increased capacity, it also…
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Synology DS118 1-Bay Multimedia NAS Review
Introduction The DiskStation DS118 from Synology is truly power in the tiniest form factor possible. The NAS packs a quad-core processor with hardware transcoding and encryption engine, DDR4 memory, and it is only 71 mm wide. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the DS118 and talk about where it…
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QNAP Launches TS-x28A Series with Snapshot Support
QNAP launches an all-new TS-x28A series. The new series is for the entry-level market and intended for home users. It includes the 1-bay TS-128A and the 2-bay TS-228A models. Not only are these new entry-level devices, they mark a change in the available features. All of QNAP’s NAS models with…
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Swann SWDVK-449802 Pro Series HD Surveillance Kit Review
Introduction Surveillance isn’s just for large enterprises and public buildings; it is just as applicable in your home. Today I’ve got Swann‘s SWDVK-449802 kit (Product link)from the pro-series HD line up in the office. The kit contains a 4-channel DVR and two impressive 5MP cameras. All Included and Usage Ready Swann’s…
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Synology DiskStation DS218play 2-Bay Multimedia NAS Review
Introduction Today we’re taking a closer look at Synology‘s DiskStation DS218play which is an entry-level NAS, but one with advanced functionality and extra hardware power. A quad-core processor, DDR4 memory, and hardware transcoding engine are just some of the advantages you’ll get with this device. As the name also suggests,…
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Synology Launches DS218 2-Bay SOHO NAS
Synology just launched their newest NAS, the DS218. The new NAS is the direct successor to the DS216 and brings quite a few improvements. The feature-rich NAS offers plenty options for media streaming, file sharing, and data backup. “4K video content is becoming more and more common. DS218 is also optimised for 10-bit 4K H.265 video transcoding. If…
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Synology DiskStation DS218j 2-Bay Entry-Level NAS Review
Introduction One of Synology‘s newest devices is the DiskStation DS218j (Product Link) and today I’m taking that NAS under the microscope for a closer look. It is a small but versatile entry-level 2-bay NAS for home and personal cloud storage. It is also a cost-effective and power-efficient unit. DS218j Hardware Inside…
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Synology DS418j Budget-Friendly 4-Bay NAS Review
Introduction Synology’s DS418j is a budget friendly 4-bay NAS. Lately, we’ve had a look at a lot of 2-bay NAS units, and while that’s enough for a lot of people, it isn’t for all. With 10TB drives, the DS418j offers you up to 40TB raw storage capacity. That’s a whole…
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Synology Introduces DiskStation DS218play, DS218j, and DS118
Synology launched three new NAS today with media streaming, file sharing, and data backup features perfect for home and small offices. The new devices include the 2-bay DS218play and DS218j as well as the 1-bay DS118. “These three home storage solutions are built to be the best multimedia library for users…
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Thecus N2350 and N4350 Now Available Worldwide
Thecus introduced their new budget-oriented NAS series a while ago, and now it’s finally available worldwide. The two new devices are the 2-bay N2350 and the 4-bay N4350. The two new NAS’ will allow you to enter a world where you keep full control of your own data without having…
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Seagate Introduces 12TB IronWolf and BarraCuda Drives
As if 10TB drives weren’t impressive enough, Seagate announced the addition of 12TB version to their IronWolf, IronWolf Pro and BarraCuda Pro series. All three drives belong to the so-called Guardian series which is Seagate’s latest drives. Whether you’re home or SMB user, there is a drive for every need.…
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D-Link Exo AC2600 (DIR-882) Enthusiast Router Review
D-Link Exo AC2600 Today we’re taking a look at D-Link‘s newest router which doesn’t look as impressive as some of the ones we’ve tested in the past, but that’s something you shouldn’t be fooled by. The AC2600 EXO MU-MIMO Wi-Fi router packs the latest technology in a simple exterior. Wireless…
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QNAP Releases TS-x31P2 and TS-431X2 Entry-level Series
QNAP released two three new NAS devices in two series, all aimed at the SMB and SOHO users wishing for a powerful yet affordable system. The TS-x31P2 launches as a 2-bay and 4-bay model while the TS-431X2 only comes in a 4-bay version. Both series support Snapshots, allowing users to easily…
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ASUSTOR AS6302T 2-Bay Enthusiast NAS Review
Introduction ASUSTOR was once the new player in the NAS market, but that’s a long time ago. I had the pleasure to follow the devices one after another, and I’m sure that it will just as much of a pleasure to test the newest unit: The AS6302T 2-bay enthusiast NAS. The…
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Gigabyte Launches MW51-HP0 Workstation Motherboard
GIGABYTE announced its latest motherboard based on Intel’s ‘Basin Falls’ architecture and targeted at workstation users, the GIGABYTE MW51-HP0 Xeon-W (Basin Falls) Motherboard. The ‘Basin Falls’ single-socket platform for workstations offers a wealth of I/O options, including multiple PCIe lanes to support graphics, storage and USB options, as well as direct…
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