Guides · Network & Storage
How to Enable DLNA Streaming on Your NAS
A step-by-step guide to turning on DLNA streaming on your NAS so any compatible TV or media player can find your media instantly.
Gaming · Guides · Hardware
How to Choose a Gaming Motherboard for Your Build
A practical guide to choosing a gaming motherboard, covering CPU compatibility, chipsets, form factor, RAM, storage, and connectivity.
Guides · Software
How to Fix Plex Not Detecting New Files Automatically
Fed up with adding new movies or shows only to have Plex ignore them?
Guides · Network & Storage
How to Set Up NAS Automatic Backups on Mac
A clear, practical guide to setting up NAS automatic backups on Mac using Time Machine and vendor backup software.
Guides · Hardware · Network & Storage
How to Set Up NAS With Multiple Hard Drives Correctly
A clear guide to setting up NAS with multiple hard drives, covering drive selection, RAID choices, and safe step-by-step configuration.
Guides · Network & Storage
How to Set Up NAS Network Shares and SMB Access
A step-by-step guide to creating NAS network shares, enabling SMB, and connecting Windows, Mac, and media devices to them.
Guides · Hardware
How to Test Your Gaming PC Components Before Assembly
Learn the simple bench-test method that reveals a dead PSU, CPU, RAM stick or GPU before you seal it inside your gaming PC case.
Guides · Network & Storage
How to Troubleshoot Plex Server Connection Timeouts
A step-by-step guide to diagnosing and fixing Plex server connection timeouts, from local network hiccups to remote access and firewall problems.
Guides · Network & Storage
How to Configure NAS for Time Machine Backups
A clear, practical walkthrough for setting up a NAS as a Time Machine destination so your Mac backs up automatically over the network.
Guides
How to Convert Video Formats for Plex Playback
A practical guide to converting video formats for Plex playback, so your library streams smoothly on any device without excess transcoding.
Reviews
Synology DiskStation DS925neo+ Review: Solid Four-Bay Storage
The Synology DS925neo+ delivers dependable four-bay network storage with solid networking speed, making it a great fit for growing home and small business setups.
Guides · Network & Storage
How to Organize and Name Media Files for NAS Storage
Learn how to organize and name media files for NAS storage so movies, photos, and backups stay easy to find.
Guides
How to Disable Plex Guide Metadata and Use Custom Posters
A step-by-step guide to turning off automatic Plex metadata matching and setting custom posters that stay put after every refresh.
Hardware · Network & Storage
Morefine’s MNAS-X1 Squeezes a Gaming GPU Into a NAS
Morefine's MNAS-X1 NAS rethinks the mini workstation by stacking swappable drives above the motherboard, freeing space for a full-length gaming GPU.
Guides · Hardware
NVMe SSD Buying Guide: Gen4 vs Gen5 Explained
A clear, practical guide to choosing between Gen4 and Gen5 NVMe SSDs, covering speed, heat, compatibility, and who actually needs to upgrade.
