The UnifyDrive UT2 is a portable and expandable NAS storage solution -- the first of its kind -- that looks like a bigger, better, and more customizable version of the now-defunct Gnarbox. Unfortunately, despite its many good ideas, the UT2 is plagued by poor design and a bad user experience.
TerraMaster's F8 SSD Plus NAS was released recently and is designed for users who demand high-speed performance that can travel with them and doesn't create excessive noise like its SATA Drive siblings. The new system seems to cater to professionals and casual users who need fast network storage that doesn't take up a lot of space in their homes or offices. The question is, does it deliver on its promise, and is it worth the price?
Following the success of its F4-424 Pro NAS, Terramaster announced the launch of nine new "Powerful, Speedy, and Quiet" NAS devices including the eight-bay SSD high-speed silent-system F8 SSD Plus.
Network-attached storage (NAS) is arguably one of the most versatile and accessible ways to store your most important data. While cloud services have become the "norm" for backup evangelists, a local backup method is vital for creatives dealing with massive volumes of photos daily.
Thus far, Synology has been the primary choice for Network Attached Storage. But now, electronic device and accessory company Ugreen aims to change that, and users are showing their excitement through Kickstarter, pledging more than $2.3 million so far.
TerraMaster says its new F4-424 Pro NAS (network attached storage) is "the most powerful 4-bay NAS to date" thanks to its 8-core 8-thread CPU, integrated GPU, 32GB of RAM, and dual M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching.
Storage company Synology is preparing to sunset Disk Station Manager 6.2, and users must know what this may mean for their storage workflow.
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced two all-new flash network attached storage (NAS) devices, the Jellyfish Nomad and the Jellyfish Studio.
Back in February of this year, I began making a huge transition from the Drobo NAS system (now out of business) to the newer and far superior QNAP system. Back then I had just installed the two new NAS systems but had not moved any data.
Synology has announced the DS224+, a follow-up to the DS220+ network-attached storage (NAS) that has more support for the company's business-oriented tools which it says should be helpful for freelancers and small studios.
Western Digital drives in a Synology NAS will apparently flash a warning to users to replace them after they sense they have been powered on for three years, even if nothing is actually wrong with the drives.
OWC has announced its new Innergize software for memory cards, new memory card readers, and its new Jellyfish XT Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Solution.
Synology has announced a new network attached storage (NAS) solution designed for home and small business use. The DS423+ is a four-bay solution that is compact, faster than its predecessor, and capable of being the hub of multiple attached systems.
Synology has announced the DiskStation DS223 network attached storage (NAS) system, a new two-bay storage solution in its "Value" lineup of essential storage servers aimed at home and work-from-home use.
Arrotrack Technology has announced a new fully customizable remote NAS cloud storage system called Storaxa.
Synology has announced the DiskStation DS923+ network attached storage (NAS) system, the latest addition to its Plus line of storage devices for home businesses.
Synology, a brand whose name is most commonly associated with network-attached storage (NAS) devices that are very popular among photographers, also has a growing line of WiFi routers. Its latest is the WRX560, a WiFi 6 mesh-compatible router designed for the modern home.
Drobo, one of the most popular brands for storage among photographers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. While this doesn't mean the brand will disappear, it might be time to look for an alternative option just in case.
Synology has announced a new five-bay network-attached storage (NAS) array called the DS1522+. It has a relatively small footprint, can be expanded to up to 15 drives, and supports NVMe SSD caching and 10GbE networking.
In response to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against fellow rapper Nas, Snoop Dogg argues photographers should not own the photos they take of celebrities.
The topic of proper backup and storage strategies for creatives has been a heated debate for years. While there are a plethora of best practices to follow, arguably there is no "one size fits all" solution to cater to every photographer's needs.
The folks at Seagate have just added an M.2 NVMe SSD to their high-endurance IronWolf lineup. The new IronWolf 510 is described as "ideal for creative pros" and "the world's first PCIe SSD" to meet the rigorous endurance specifications set by Network Attached Storage (NAS) manufacturers.
What do you do when your NAS/RAID/DAS is almost filled up and you need more storage? The answer probably isn’t what you think… Some DAS and NAS, like those from Synology and Drobo, let you replace smaller drives with larger drives to “add capacity.” But doing that doesn’t necessarily give you access to a meaningful amount of additional storage.
Not everyone needs the massive terabytes of storage that are possible with a RAID/NAS/DAS storage device. But you don’t need to fill up all the drive slots in one of these devices to get the advantages offered. This article is going to look at how to set up a storage device similar to offerings from Synology and Drobo with a small amount of storage (4-8TB) that gives you the benefits of the RAID redundant storage now with room to grow with your storage needs.
Nissin has just announced the MG10, a new versatile 2.4GHz wireless TTL flash that comes with a hand grip you can mount to it.
If you'd like to back up your photos and collaborate on them locally, then creating a private cloud with a network attached storage (NAS) server is one way to go. One option on the market these days is Western Digital's My Cloud Pro Series line. We reviewed the WD My Cloud Pro Series PR2100 to see what it's like to set it up in your photo studio.