STORE EVERYTHING
These drives work great with a Synology DS419slim NAS
These are the drives you'll want to install inside the Synology DS419slim.
Synology
Make a mesh
Synology RT2600ac + MR2200ac review: A unique take on mesh networks
The RT2600ac and MR2200ac offer robust connectivity on their own, and when connected as a mesh system they do a fantastic job extending the range of your existing home network.
Network drives
These are the best hard drives for your Synology NAS
Planning to pick up a Synology NAS? Good choice. Here are some hard drives you should consider if it doesn't come with any pre-installed.
No Plex
Is Synology DiskStation DS419slim a good NAS for Plex 4K playback?
Synology makes great NAS for Plex 4K playback, but is the DS419slim one of them?
Plexing brilliant
Here's how to stream music and video on your Synology NAS with Plex
Plex is a popular service that allows you to set up your very own home server and stream content anywhere inside and outside the home. Here's how to do it on your Synology NAS.
Buyer's guide
These are the best NAS options for any and all home owners
Adding a network-attached storage (NAS) server to your home is a great way of creating a centralized storage hub for all your media, personal files, and even OS backups. We've rounded up some killer NAS options for homeowners to choose from.
Personal NAS
Synology's DS419slim is an incredibly compact (but slow) NAS
Synology does not have a short supply of NAS models, and the company just rolled out a new one for personal file storage, called the DS419slim. It's small, lightweight and takes SSDs.
Compact NAS
Where's the best place to buy a Synology DS419slim NAS?
You should buy your Synology DS419slim from Amazon. Here's why.
Battle of the NAS
Synology DS218+ vs Synology DS718+: Which should you buy?
Synology has a wide range of NAS models available for purchase, but out of the DS218+ and DS718+, which is best for you?
Getting started
How to set up the Synology DS1019+ NAS
Just bought your Synology DS1019+ NAS? Here's how to get it all set up and ready to go.
Need More Power
How to upgrade the RAM in Synology DS218+
Synology DS218+ comes rocking 2GB of RAM as standard. It's possible to expand this by following a few steps.
Swap it out
How to replace a hard drive in a Synology NAS
Hard drives will eventually fail, but luckily Synology makes it a simple process to replace a damaged drive with a new one. You won't lose any data should you follow this walkthrough, and it'll even work if you need more space by replacing drives with larger capacity units.
Look ma no wires!
How to use a Wi-Fi dongle to connect Synology DS1019+ NAS wirelessly
Here's how you can connect your DS1019+ NAS to your home network without using cables.
Choosing a NAS
Should you get the Synology DS1019+ or DS218+?
When looking at Synology NAS servers for your home, should you go with the DS218+ or the more expensive DS1019+?
Home NAS
Should you buy the Synology DS1019+ or DS918+?
The DS1019+ and DS918+ are similar NAS servers, so which should you choose as your next purchase?
Reliable storage
Here are some great hard drives for your Synology DS1019+
After buying the Synology DS1019+, you'll need to fill the NAS with some hard drives. Here are the best NAS drives you can buy.
Stream king
Is Synology DS1019+ a good NAS for Plex 4K playback?
The Synology DS1019+ is an excellent five-bay NAS, but you may struggle to stream 4K content that requires transcoding to various devices.
Budget NAS
TerraMaster F2-221 vs. Synology DS218+: Which is a better home NAS?
TerraMaster made the F2-221 NAS to compete against Synology's excellent DS218+, and while both servers are similar in more ways than not, which is better for you?
Deployment
This is what you should do first on your Synology NAS
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Just bought your new Synology NAS? Great news! Here's what you should do to it first.
Media streaming
How to set up Plex on the Synology DS918+
It's super-easy to install Plex Media Server on your Synology DS918+ NAS. Here's how to do it.