Ugreen made its name with power-delivery USB chargers, hubs, and other computing peripherals, but in 2024 it launched its first NAS and quickly established itself as one of the best brands in the business. While UGOS still has a long way to go to compete with the likes of Synology, I have found the OS…
ORICO has announced that its CyberData NAS Series moves into full retail availability today, 28 July 2026, selling through the company’s official online store. The range consists of four models, the all-flash CyberData CF6, the hybrid-storage CyberData CF56 and CF56 Pro, and the flagship CyberData CF1000, spanning configurations from a compact six-slot solid-state system up…
Orico got in touch about reviewing their 97 series direct attached storage, and I picked the 5-bay 9758 on the basis that I could do something more interesting with it than simply bolt it onto a laptop. Direct attached storage, or DAS, is one of the less glamorous categories I cover. It is a box…
I am a keen home labber, using various mini PCs and NAS enclosures for personal entertainment, such as TV and movies, and as backups for personal and work data, such as website backups. Ugreen have been making waves in the world of NAS enclosures over the past few years, offering substantially better hardware at a…
As a home lab enthusiast, I want my servers to perform at their best while also considering energy efficiency. When evaluating the energy efficiency of RAID-like storage technologies, key factors include active drive count, redundancy overhead, workload patterns, drive sleep capabilities, and file system efficiency. Below is a structured analysis of technologies and configurations, tailored…
The Raspberry Pi series has continually evolved, each iteration accompanied by notable enhancements whilst maintaining a competitive cost-performance ratio. The latest entrant, the Raspberry Pi 5, underscores this trajectory, manifesting a significant leap in processing speed and graphical capabilities compared to its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi 4. The Raspberry Pi 4 has found a substantial…
In an era where data security is paramount, TerraMaster has stepped up its game with the release of the latest version of Centralized Backup. This professional disaster recovery tool is designed to meet the backup needs of businesses, covering a range of IT environments including Windows desktops, servers, file servers, and virtual machines. The solution…
TerraMaster, a brand recognised for its innovative storage solutions, has recently unveiled its latest offering: the TNAS Mobile 3 application. This newly launched app aims to streamline user interaction with TerraMaster Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. It offers a robust set of features that cater to both business and personal needs, enabling remote access to…
Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices are increasingly popular for hosting Plex Media Servers due to their convenience, power efficiency, and ease of use. Brands like Synology and TerraMaster have emerged as reliable choices for such setups. However, the specific nature of NAS hardware presents challenges, especially when it comes to CPU-intensive tasks like transcoding. This…
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