Synology NAS models like the DS220+ already come packing Synology's packages (or apps) that can handle streaming to devices and whatnot. Still, to make things easier and more visually appealing, you ...

The Synology DS420+ comes rocking its own app store, allowing you to install a whole host of third-party services, including Plex Media Server. While you can store and enjoy media using Synology's own ...

I’ve recently been testing the brand new Synology DS-216+ NAS ($299), a network-attached-storage product meant for consumers. Although Synology products include a variety of features, I will be ...

Hardware transcoding unlike software transcoding, relies on the server’s CPU to convert media files into different formats, hardware transcoding offloads this intensive task to a dedicated component ...

There are 4 HDD bays and 3 USB 3.0 ports, more than enough for the average-to-advanced user. Disk Station Manager It has a familiar desktop interface, more options than I care to list, and dozens of ...

I tested the BeeStation when it came out last year, and liked the idea of the product. It distils the fundamentals of a NAS into an easy-to-use device that comes with an integrated hard drive, and it ...

Synology has a strong reputation for its NAS systems and it’s so easy to see why; the DiskStation Manager (aka DSM) software is so easy to use, the hardware is robust and versatile, and the platform ...

I am considering upgrading my original Apple TV, which has served me well, but additional options would be more convenient. This is where I'd really like the community's thoughts. I am trying to ...

In my "Hodge Podge" article in the October 2016 issue, I mentioned how much I love the Synology NAS I have in my server closet (Figure 1). I got quite a few email messages from people—some wanting ...