Enjoying 4K content on your Synology NAS requires a powerful CPU to handle transcoding, should your receiving device not support the file type. The Synology DS420+ comes equipped with a capable CPU, but it's not the best for 4K transcoding.
Synology has unveiled the DiskStation DS220+, DS420+, DS720+, and DS920+. All four models feature upgraded connectivity options and big performance upgrades. Here's what you need to know if you're looking to buy a NAS in 2020.
Struggling to look for a decently priced mid-tier NAS with a somewhat capable processor for Plex Media Server? You should consider the Synology DS420+, thanks to the four drive bays and Intel Celeron J4025 processor.
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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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.
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.
Buying a prebuilt NAS doesn't have to be an expensive endeavor. The DS220j from Synology is an affordable, yet highly capable NAS with plenty to offer, including full access to Plex Media Server.
Synology DS218+ comes rocking 2GB of RAM as standard. It's possible to expand this by following a few steps.
These are the drives you'll want to install inside the Synology DS419slim.
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.
The DS218+ is a diskless device for setting up your own network-attached storage. You will need to find some hard drives to stick in there like the WD Red. The encrypted sequential throughput has a performance of 113 MB/s read and 112 MB/s write.
There are plenty of reasons to have a NAS at home, be it at the center of a home media server, a cord-cutting setup or just good old fashioned data backup. When you're shopping for a NAS one of the leading names you'll want to check out is Synology, and one of our favorite units, the DS218+, has a nice little discount for [Black Friday].
Amazon has a wide selection of storage products on sale for Black Friday featuring Seagate, PNY, Kingston, and more with prices from $17. If you need a flash drive or hard drive, a microSD card, or even a NAS system, this sale is for you.
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.
Synology has a wide range of NAS models available for purchase, but out of the DS218+ and DS718+, which is best for you?
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.
Synology makes great NAS for Plex 4K playback, but is the DS419slim one of them?
You should buy your Synology DS419slim from Amazon. Here's why.
Just bought your Synology DS1019+ NAS? Here's how to get it all set up and ready to go.