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.
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Buyer's guide
These are the best NAS options for any and all home owners
Here are the best network-attached storage solutions for the home.
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?
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.
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.
Competing servers
Should you get a Synology or a QNAP for a new NAS?
Synology DS918+ and QNAP TS-453B are similar in more ways than they are different. It's a tough decision, but one that won't leave you feeling out of pocket.
Budget NAS
Synology DS119j is a budget-friendly NAS for simple file storage
The DS119j is Synology's latest affordable NAS offering, but is it good enough or does it cut too many corners?
STORE EVERYTHING
Where to find the best deals on Synology DS119j NAS
Looking to buy the Synology DS119j? You'll want to check out these locations for the best deals.
RAM upgrade
Can you upgrade the RAM in Synology's DS119j NAS?
Unfortunately, due to its budget-friendly pricing, the DS119j from Synology does not allow you to access the RAM. You'll want another model if you plan to do more intense tasks.
Untethered
How to use a Wi-Fi dongle to connect Synology DS119j NAS wirelessly
You don't have to wire the Synology DS119j to your network in order to connect to other devices and the outside world. Here's how to use a Wi-Fi dongle.