How to Find Your QNAP NAS
When you purchase a new QNAP NAS, the first step is connecting it to, and finding it on, the local network. Once found, you can then begin setting it up. Here's how to find...
How to Make Your ASUSTOR NAS More Secure
Your ASUSTOR NAS, like any other device, is susceptible to security breaches. Practicing basic cyber security hygiene is the first step in securing your NAS. Here's what you need to do in order to...
ExpressVPN Review: How Does It Perform (and How to Install) on Ubuntu?
ExpressVPN is considered one of the top-tier VPN products. We install it on Ubuntu 21.04 and use it from the command-line and from within a browser. How does it shape up?
What is VPN?
A Virtual Private...
How to Reset a QNAP NAS to Factory Default
If your QNAP NAS box was infected with malware (such as QSnatch), or you simply plan to sell it, you'll need to perform a factory reset to wipe your info and restore its default...
How to Factory Reset Your ASUSTOR NAS
If your ASUSTOR NAS is giving you problems or if you plan on selling it, perform a factory reset. A factory reset will restore the NAS to its factory default settings and wipe all...
How to Find Your ASUSTOR NAS
If you're fairly new to the NAS scene, you may be wondering how to find your ASUSTOR NAS on your local network. Luckily, the process is pretty straightforward. Here's how it's done.
Prerequisites
As you may...
How to Set Up Your ASUSTOR NAS
If you just bought your first ASUSTOR NAS, and you're new to the NAS game in general, getting set up may seem a bit daunting--but it doesn't have to be. Here's how to set...
How to Delete a Folder From File Station on a QNAP NAS
You may occasionally want to do some housekeeping on your QNAP NAS, and deleting folders may be a big part of it. Here's how to delete a folder from File Station 5 on your...
How to Install ZFS and Create a ZFS Pool on Ubuntu
ZFS is a stable, robust, and fault-tolerant file system with built-in RAID-like properties and drive pools. We show you how to create a ZFS drive pool and control access to it.
What is ZFS?
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How to Set Up and Get Started with a QNAP NAS
QNAP made their NAS products as user-friendly as possible, but the initial set up of the NAS can still be a bit intimidating for first-time users. Here's what you need to know to set...