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Best NAS for 4K streaming—personal experience

For those looking to stream 4K content, not all NAS are created equal. After trying several models, I landed on the QNAP TVS-872XT. It’s a beast! Handles multiple 4K streams like a champ, thanks to its i5 processor and 16GB memory. Plus, the HDMI 2.0 port is handy for direct …
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by 4KStreamer

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Silent NAS options for a bedroom setup?

Hey y'all, just got into this NAS thingy and I'm looking for a NAS that's real quiet. Gotta have it in my bedroom, and I'm a light sleeper. Would be super grateful for recommendations on models that won't sound like a jet engine. Thnx!
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by QuietNoob

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Why even bother with NAS?

Lol, I see u all with your fancy NAS setups and I'm here like... why not just use cloud like a normal person? Hard drives fail, NAS can be a pain to manage, and isn't it just cheaper to pay for cloud storage? Change my mind 😂.
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by TrollinStorage

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NAS full, want to expand.. but how?

My Synology's packed to the gills with data n I gotta expand. Should I just buy bigger drives or add another NAS to the network? Looking to grow but don’t fancy spending a small fortune. Any cost-effective ideas are welcome!
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by Crazy4TeraBytes

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How do you protect your NAS from power outages/surges?

Had a scare last night when the power flickered. My heart skipped a beat thinking about my NAS! I’ve got a UPS but honestly, it’s an old one and I don’t trust it much. Looking for suggestions on keeping my digital fortress safe from the wrath of unstable power supply. …
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by DataHoarderXXL

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Just set up my first NAS, feeling proud!

So I finally took the plunge and set up my first NAS, and guess what... It works! Went for a Synology DS220j with a couple of 4TB WD Reds. Not the fanciest setup, I know, but it's mine 😁. If anyone's hesitant to get started - just go for it. …
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by New2NetworkStorage

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Optimizing Your NAS for Plex: A Complete Guide

Hey folks, been seeing a lot of questions about optimizing NAS setups for Plex. So, here's the low down. A NAS for Plex needs more than just storage; it needs horsepower. Start by choosing a NAS with a decent CPU, intel preferably, for transcoding. RAM is crucial too—go for at …
submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by NASguru101