Using a dedicated device like a Synology NAS drive to host your Plex media library offers a variety of advantages over using a Mac. In addition to being able to configure a large amount of storage at ...

I’ve recently been testing the brand new Synology DS-216+ NAS ($299), a network-attached-storage product meant for consumers. Although Synology products include a variety of features, I will be ...

I have a Synology 918+ (8GB RAM) with 2 10TB (WD Red) and 2 16TB (SG Exos) So after a couple months of storage filling up warnings, I decided to upgrade today. I ordered a couple recertified Exos 26 ...

There's a substantial difference between the decoding and transcoding of media, especially 4K. The former requires the simple processes of the NAS streaming the said file to a compatible device like a ...

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Synology has a strong reputation for its NAS systems and it’s so easy to see why; the DiskStation Manager (aka DSM) software is so easy to use, the hardware is robust and versatile, and the platform ...

Are you prepared to properly start a Plex server?

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I am considering upgrading my original Apple TV, which has served me well, but additional options would be more convenient. This is where I'd really like the community's thoughts. I am trying to ...

There's a slight difference between the decoding of media and transcoding it. The former is the simple process of the NAS streaming a media file to a compatible device like your PC or smartphone that ...