YOU DO NOT NEED A NAS - And Here is Why...
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Welcome to NASCompares - Free Advice on everything NAS and DAS to Thunderbolt and the Right Network Accessories. Choosing the right data storage solution for your needs can be very intimidating and its never too late to ask for help. With options ranging from NAS to DAS, Thunderbolt to SAS and connecting everything up so you can access all your lovely data at the touch of button can be a lot simpler than you think. If you want some tips, guidance or help with everything from compatibility to suitability of a solution for you, why not drop me a message below and I will get back to you as soon as possible with what you should go for, it’s suitability and the best place to get it. This service is designed without profit in mind and in order to help you with your data storage needs, so I will try to answer your questions as soon as possible. You can fire me over a message here - http://nascompares.com/contact-us/ You can also support my Coffee addiction https://ko-fi.com/NAScompares
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Terramaster F4-424 Max $899 - https://amzn.to/3C0CpuH Synology DS923+ NAS $599 - https://amzn.to/3YnCMai QNAP TS-464 NAS $565 - https://amzn.to/4e7iiZb Lockerstor 4 Gen 3 NAS $1299 - https://amzn.to/4fuS3x7 Terramaster F4-424 Max $899 - https://amzn.to/3C0CpuH You *DO NOT* Need a NAS - And Here is Why https://nascompares.com/guide/you-do-not-need-a-nas-and-here-is-why/ You *NEED A NAS* – Time To Ditch the Cloud https://nascompares.com/guide/you-need-a-nas-time-to-ditch-the-cloud/ nascompares.com to learn more! Best 4-Bay NAS of the Year 2024 https://nascompares.com/guide/best-4-bay-nas-of-the-year-2024/ Video Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Why Discuss Not Buying a NAS? 00:51 Cloud Services Are Convenient and Easy 02:24 Single-User Workflows and Direct-Attached Storage 03:38 Power Consumption Concerns 05:19 Durability and Offline Backup Advantages 06:29 Lock-In with NAS Ecosystems 07:32 High Cost of NAS Compared to Alternatives 08:44 NAS as a Multi-Purpose Device vs. Storage-Only Solutions 09:20 Final Thoughts: Assessing Your Storage Needs Before Buying 09:48 Conclusion: NAS Isn’t for Everyone Best 4-Bay NAS of the Year 2023 https://nascompares.com/guide/best-4-bay-nas-of-the-year-2023-2024/ Black Friday 2024 Live Deals https://nascompares.com/deals/black-friday-2024-data-storage-deals-from-synology-qnap-wd-seagate-unifi-terramaster-and-more Black Friday 2024 Community Deals - https://nascompares.com/deals/black-friday-2024-nas-deals-mega-list/ Best Value NAS of the Year - https://nascompares.com/guide/best-cheap-nas-of-the-year-2024/ Best 2-Bay NAS of the Year - https://nascompares.com/guide/best-2-bay-nas-of-the-year-2024/ Best 4-Bay NAS of the Year - https://nascompares.com/guide/best-4-bay-nas-of-the-year-2024/ Best 8-Bay NAS of the Year - https://nascompares.com/guide/the-best-8-bay-nas-to-buy-2024/ (Honourable Mention) QNAP TS-h474 NAS $1,199 - https://amzn.to/3U4LuXA (Best Value) Terramaster F4-423 NAS $560 - https://amzn.to/3DI1qIi (Best Software) Synology DS923+ NAS $550+ - https://amzn.to/3tPNabU (Best Hardware) QNAP TS-464 NAS $550 - https://amzn.to/3DIlA5b Looking for deals and offers on all things NAS? Take a look at what devices are on special offer right now, worldwide, by visiting here - https://nascompares.com/daily-deals/ The Best NAS for Under $500 of 2023 (So Far) https://youtu.be/Y-CnITzR9U0 The Best NAS for Under $500 of 2023 (So Far!) https://nascompares.com/2023/07/08/the-best-nas-for-under-500-of-2023-so-far/ *Best 2-Bay NAS of 2022/2023* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIwlyf9CZOc *Best 4-Bay NAS of 2022/2023* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQggrbGebCQ *Best 6-Bay NAS of 2022/2023* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5A0ZoBh0wU *Best 8 Bay NAS of 2022/2023* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C77Uf6kxDYk *Best Photography NAS of 2022/2023* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0vSnnxyc0M Best Buy also provide NAS solutions, visit them here - https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/DVNO4j The NAScompares Podcast - Let's Talk Data Amazon Podcasts - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/56809b64-b7d8-498d-9363-fab4e95a0a3a/the-nascompares-podcast---let's-talk-data Spotify Podcasts - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/xwip2zWbSzb Castbox Podcasts - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5420217?country=gb Thinking of buying a product mentioned in today's video from Amazon? If this video has helped you make that decision, you can head to Amazon using this link and we will get a small % profit of whatever you buy, which goes directly back to NASCompares and allows me and Eddie to keep doing what we do here on YouTube and the Blog - https://amzn.to/3TjM0kj *Visit the Community Support forum 'ASK NASCompares' here if you need more help* - https://ask.nascompares.com/ *Vulnerabilities And Exploits On Synology & QNAP NAS* – Stay Updated! - https://nascompares.com/2021/05/26/vulnerabilities-and-exploits-on-synology-qnap-nas-stay-updated/ *Synology NAS DSM 7.1 NAS Software Review* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqFa0WyxGJc Synology DSM 7.2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gNfviGVKz4 QTS 5.1 QNAP NAS Software - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nb_VKq-nS8 *QNAP QuTS 5.1 ZFS NAS Software Review - Best of Both Worlds* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMhZJPYF5fw
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