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Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

Taiwanese manufacturer of network-attached storage (NAS) devices used by podcast hosts for media storage, backup, server hosting, and home automation purposes. Their products are discussed in tech podcasts for capabilities like Plex server setup, Docker container hosting, and integration with smart home systems, though some users have moved away from their solutions due to efficiency or feature concerns.

Mentioned On

Cult of Mac Accidental Tech Podcast Mac Power Users Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod.

Episode Mentions

Cult of Mac · Apr 2, 2026

Apple turns 50! — and Mac Pro turns dead

“NAS storage device featured in professional Mac Pro setup”

AirPods Max 2 audio quality and noise cancellationMac Pro discontinuation and Apple Silicon transitionApple's 50-year product history and iterative success patterns

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Accidental Tech Podcast · Apr 1, 2026

685: The Ability to Be Hotter

“NAS manufacturer; mentioned for backup storage solutions in discussion of Mac storage expansion”

MacBook Neo design, pricing, and market positioningApple Silicon architecture limitations and scaling challengesMac Pro discontinuation and lack of high-end Mac successor

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Mac Power Users · Mar 1, 2026

838: iPhone Setup Showdown

“NAS device owned by Steven for video storage, Plex server, and backup with 10 gigabit ethernet connection”

iPhone home screen customization and widget stack strategiesFocus modes and context-based interface switchingControl center customization and shortcut automation

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Accidental Tech Podcast · Feb 16, 2026

679: An Adversarial Relationship With Myself

“NAS device previously used for Home Assistant Z-Wave dongle connectivity; being replaced with Nock”

iOS App Friction Design and Behavioral ModificationWater Damage Prevention and IoT Sensor NetworksApple Silicon M5 Chip Architecture and SKU Strategy

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Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod. · Feb 8, 2026

325: renderDEEZ128

“Will's current NAS solution; DS1520 Plus with Celeron J4125 CPU running ButterFS”

TrueNAS vs bare Linux NAS comparisonZFS file system configuration and managementPodman containerization and rootless container execution

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Accidental Tech Podcast · Feb 5, 2026

677: I Accept the Battery Cost

“NAS manufacturer; Marco previously used but abandoned as part of efficiency overhaul”

AI Coding Agents and Developer ProductivityChrome vs Safari Browser Performance and IntegrationGoogle Maps Consolidation Strategy

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Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod. · Feb 1, 2026

324: The Intel Batman

“NAS system discussed for hosting lightweight services in Docker containers and plugins”

Hallucinogenic Mushrooms and NeuroscienceElectric Vehicle Range and Regenerative BrakingHome Lab Infrastructure Design

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