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 ...

Synology’s DS216Play NAS is a middling performer, but there’s no better NAS box available for streaming multimedia features and 4K transcoding. Synology’s rich app environment allows it to also ...

STMicroelectronics and Synology® Inc. announced that ST’s HD and UltraHD multimedia server-box platform (STiH412) has been selected for Synology’s DS216play high-value NAS server for homes and ...

[Zitt] has a security camera which will send him messages any time it detects motion. However annoying this might seem, we’re sure he has his reasons for needing this much immediate feedback. The real ...

I'm currently using Plex on my Synology NAS and I quite like it, but the Synology is just not up to the task for anything beyond basic transcoding. So I would like to create a dedicated server to ...

The relentless march that Synology undertakes with its NAS enclosures is an enviable one, as is its prowess in creating feature-packed and more importantly easy-to-use operating systems that strike a ...

DSM6.0 introduces a number of new or improved features, but there are some more basic improvements included with the DS216j itself. For example, you can now adjust the brightness of the front LEDs all ...

Having a personal media server that's online 24/7 is an underrated luxury. It gives you complete control over your media, enhancing your streaming experience in this age of enshittification of ...

The UGREEN DXP2800 GT swaps Intel for AMD Ryzen and adds 10GbE, but loses QuickSync and AV1 support. Is it worth the $50 premium over the standard? Our review breaks down the tradeoffs.