NAS

The Red Pro uses conventional magnetic recording (CMR) and is one of the highest-capacity CMR models available today. CMR recording eliminates the data rewriting delays associated with shingled magnetic recording (SMR).

CheckMag Thanks to Valve and Proton, Linux is becoming a much more viable platform for work and play, but first party support for syncing common cloud services like OneDrive and Google Drive is none existent and unlike TruNAS and Synology this feature isn't built in. However, there is a reliable and relatively straightforward solution. Here's how it works.

The Aoostar WTR Max has made its official debut in China as an upgraded model to the Pro. It's a 7-bay NAS that’s powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS that can be paired with a Radeon 7600 XT dGPU.

While Beelink's product line has a wide range of mini PCs for different groups of users, it doesn't particularly have a NAS offering. Well, that's about to change with the ME mini PC series.

The GMKtec K10 has made its official debut in China, and one of the main highlights of this mini PC is that it has support for up to 96 GB of RAM. It's also powered by the Intel Core i9-13900HK and has a decent selection of ports.

There is a new NAS on the block - the LincStation S1. Coming soon to Kickstarter, the S1 joins the N1 as an affordable Unraid NAS with two M.2 slots and four 2.5-inch bays. The Intel N97-powered NAS will carry a retail price of $610, although early birds are eligible for a 30% discount.

CWWK, the Chinese soft router brand you've probably never heard of, has released an update to the X86-P5 Pocket NAS, which crams 4 SSD's into a form factor not much bigger than an Intel NUC for a fairly reasonable price.

A critical command injection vulnerability has been discovered in several D-Link NAS devices, posing a high-security risk due to lack of authentication safeguards. D-Link has declined to issue security patches for the affected models, which reached end-of-life status in 2020, instead recommending users replace their devices entirely. Experts recommend isolating these devices from public networks and implementing strict access controls.

CheckMag Google is notorious for tracking people across websites, and this extends to almost every service it offers, including Android and YouTube. If you are on a quest to escape Google's aggressive data practices, you might want to consider hosting your own YouTube front end. But how easy is it, and is it worth it?

The UnifyDrive UT2 is a new portable NAS that aims to be the ideal storage solution for creators on the move. Its Kickstarter campaign is now live, and the company is letting backers pledge one for an early bird pricing of $399.

UnifyDrive UT2 will be making its Kickstarter launch on September 25. At the core, it's a portable NAS that aims to simplify backup with support for up to 16 TB NVMe storage, AI-powered data management, built-in battery, local playback, and more.

CheckMag The idea of running an entire operating system (especially one as bloated as Windows) in a container defeats the entire purpose of Docker. However, you can, and there are at least some valid reasons why you might want to. Whether it’s a headless gaming machine, a throwaway OS for testing potential malware or even security research, you can run pretty much every major OS in a container.

I-O Data Soundgenic Plus network audio servers deliver online music streaming, local music streaming, CD ripping, and more at a reasonable price point. The server allows music enthusiasts to archive their entire local CD collection, add music files from computers, and enjoy their music on digital audio players, tablets, or smartphones in addition to home theater systems.

CheckMag Whether it’s QNAP, ASUStor, Synology or some other pre-built brand, a NAS is not a cheap piece of equipment. With free or low cost operating systems such as TrueNAS, Open Media Vault or even Unraid is it cheaper to build your own with new or second hand parts, or buy off the shelf? Let's take a look at the pricing.

Google Cloud has deleted in error the $135 billion account and data for UniSuper, a retirement fund company holding the pension savings for over 647,000 members who work at 37 Australian universities. The funds were unavailable for two weeks until May 15, 2024 while the cloud provider rushed to restore everything.

CheckMag Whether its questionable privacy practices, incorrectly categorising images as child pornography, or using your data for its AI training models, storing your photos with Google continues to be a privacy nightmare. Thankfully a self hosted solution is making waves in the community, and for good reason.

The X86 P5 from CWWK is a compact mainboard with processor that comes with an extensive range of features and is available in several model variants. It can be used for a variety of purposes and is upgradeable.

CheckMag Any PC can run Windows, Linux or other OS of choice, but the average multicore processor provides enough headroom for a multitude of simultaneous tasks. Go beyond multitasking in a single OS and make your PC your home hub with this guide to the best home lab software solutions.

Sphere Entertainment has revealed additional technology details behind the groundbreaking Las Vegas Sphere. The sphere is a venue that houses the world’s largest 16,000 x 16,000 pixel LED display to create an immersive entertainment experience.