A .PAT file is used by Synology for its network-attached storage operating system, Synology DiskStation Manager. OS updates (and previous versions to DSM 7.0) can be installed onto a NAS enclosure ...

Have you been relying on Google Drive or any other cloud provider for your cloud storage needs, but now you’re considering a change due to the need for extra space, privacy or customization? Replacing ...

Network Attached Storage (NAS) drives plug straight into your router rather than your desktop or laptop—and while this has some drawbacks (such as slower file transfer times, comparatively speaking), ...

Synology makes some of the most robust and feature-rich NAS servers on the market and one of the reasons their products shine is because of the software behind them. Their Disk Station Manager (DSM) ...

Have you ever imagined having all your files, backups, and even your home security system seamlessly managed from a single, compact device? A Synology NAS can make that a reality, but let’s be honest, ...

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Given all the attention that cloud-based file sharing and backup services get, you'd be forgiven for thinking that all data is sitting up in the ether somewhere. But when it comes to the small and mid ...

Cloud sync is another myth. Sync is not backup. It mirrors what's on your NAS. If you delete something accidently, or get hit ...