NAS Guides & Reviews

Independent Australian storage and infrastructure guides. Real AU pricing, honest verdicts.

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QNAP How-To

How to Run Ollama on a QNAP NAS — Setup Guide 2026

Running Ollama on a QNAP NAS delivers a private local LLM on hardware you own. QNAP's AMD Ryzen models (TS-473A, TS-873A) outperform equivalent Synology units for LLM inference due to AVX2 support and higher core counts. This guide covers hardware selection, Container Station setup, model deployment, and Open WebUI installation.

Synology How-To

How to Run Ollama on a Synology NAS — Setup Guide 2026

Running Ollama on a Synology NAS gives you a private local LLM accessible from any device on your network. This guide covers compatible Synology models, Container Manager setup, model selection, Open WebUI installation, and what to expect from performance on Synology hardware.

UGREEN Review

UGREEN DH4300 Plus Review Australia — 4-Bay NAS for Home and SOHO

The UGREEN DH4300 Plus is a 4-bay ARM-based NAS from $595 at UGREEN AU and Scorptec. It handles file sharing, backup, and cloud sync well. But its ARM CPU means no Docker, no VMs, and no Plex transcoding. Here's the full Australian review.

Asustor QNAP Synology Buying Guide

Best NAS for AI Australia 2026

The best NAS for AI in Australia needs real RAM, x86 CPU, and Docker support. Here's what actually works for local LLMs, AI photo search, and edge inference in 2026.

QNAP How-To

QNAP Plex Hardware Transcoding Guide

How to enable and verify Plex hardware transcoding on QNAP NAS units. Covering Intel Quick Sync setup, the required VAAPI package, Plex Pass requirement, and troubleshooting common failures.

How-To

Multi-Editor Collaborative NAS Setup for Video Production

How to configure a NAS for multi-editor shared video storage. Covering SMB share structure, user permissions, 10GbE networking, cache SSD configuration, and read/write workflow for 2-8 simultaneous editors.

UGREEN How-To

Ugreen NAS UGOS Pro Setup Guide

How to set up a Ugreen NAS running UGOS Pro. Covering initial configuration, storage pool creation, SMB shares, user accounts, Docker via Container Manager, and remote access.

Buying Guide

Best NAS for Local LLM and AI Inference

Which NAS handles local LLM inference. Comparing Intel Celeron, AMD Ryzen, and PCIe GPU expansion options for running Ollama, Open WebUI, and AI-powered self-hosted apps like Immich.

How-To

Open WebUI on NAS: Setup Guide

How to install Open WebUI on a NAS using Docker. A self-hosted ChatGPT-style interface for local LLMs via Ollama. Covers setup on Synology and QNAP with GPU passthrough notes.

How-To

Small Business NAS Setup Guide

How to set up a NAS for a small business. Configuring Windows SMB shares, user accounts, group permissions, backup, and remote access for a 5-20 person workgroup environment.

How-To

Windows File Server to NAS Migration Guide

How to migrate a Windows file server to a NAS. Covering share mapping, user accounts, permissions, offline file migration, and DFS namespace considerations for SMB environments.

How-To

Android Photo Backup to NAS: Setup Guide

How to automatically back up Android photos to a NAS. Covering Synology DS Photo, QNAP Qfile, and Immich mobile app methods with configuration steps for automatic Wi-Fi background upload.

QNAP Synology UGREEN Buying Guide

Best NAS for Home Backup

Which NAS is best for home backup. Comparing Synology DS225+, QNAP TS-233, and Ugreen DH2300 across backup software quality, ease of use, and AU pricing.

Synology How-To

Synology Hyper Backup Setup Guide

How to configure Synology Hyper Backup for scheduled NAS-to-external-drive, NAS-to-NAS, and NAS-to-cloud backup. Covers versioning, integrity checks, and restore procedures.

How-To

Home Assistant on NAS via Docker: Setup Guide

How to run Home Assistant in a Docker container on a NAS. Covering Synology and QNAP setup, network mode configuration for device discovery, and the key differences from a dedicated Home Assistant installation.

How-To

Vaultwarden on NAS: Setup Guide

How to install Vaultwarden on a NAS using Docker. A self-hosted Bitwarden-compatible password manager. Works on any NAS running Docker, including Synology and QNAP.

How-To

Jellyfin on NAS: Setup Guide

How to install Jellyfin on a NAS using Docker. Covering Synology and QNAP setup, library configuration, hardware transcoding via VAAPI, and client setup. The open-source Plex alternative.