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What’s Better for a Small Business? NAS or a Server?
For any small business, it is important to have an effective way to store data and share it among workers. Thus, any network with more than 2 or 3 users who need to access the same data should be implementing some sort of client-server relationship. It is common to see small businesses who aren’t operating with this setup because they simply don’t realize the benefits that a NAS or server can bring. When it comes to choosing between a NAS or server, the choice depends on several factors.

WD’s MyCloud NAS
So What Exactly is a Server?
A server is not dramatically different from a regular personal computer, but it serves a different purpose. The main role of a server is to manage resources on the network. The server will be using a server operating system such as Windows Server or Mac OS X Server. A server can fill a number of different roles, all of which manage resources and clients on the network.
Advantages of using a server include:
- Active directory domain controller: This one authenticates and authorizes all users and computers on the network.
- DHCP Server – This one dynamically assigns IP addresses to devices on the network
- DNS Server – This one associates IP addresses with domain names
- Printing and Document Services
- File storage, sharing and collaboration tools
- User or Device Specific Permissions
- Applications – applications installed on server that are accessible to clients. These apps include accounting software, e-commerce software, and so on.
What is a NAS Device?
NAS stands for network-attached storage. As you can derive from the name, a NAS is attached to a network and stores data. It’s a device that is specialized to provide data storage and make it easily accessible. A NAS provides a central location to allow for synced folders that can be accessed and modified by others on the network.

Synology DS216
It is also useful for backing up data. In addition to file storage and sharing, NAS devices offer many of the same services that an application server can, but with more basic settings and less customization. It also requires you to use its own compatible applications, rather than choosing from any third party software.

Seagate’s range of NAS
So Which One is the Best for Your Small Business?
To decide whether a NAS or server will best suit your small business, break down the benefits of each in the following categories:
Functionality and Ease of Use
As mentioned earlier, application servers are more powerful than NAS, as they offer more functionality. Application servers allow you to install third-party software. With a NAS, you are limited to applications you can download on the NAS operating system.

WD MyCloud OS
For example, to make a Synology NAS into a mail server, you’ll need to download the Synology Mail Server app. There are also ways to convert any NAS drive, such as those from WD, Seagate, QNAP and so on, into mail servers by setting up port forwarding and configuring other settings using Postfix, Dovecot, Sasl and so on.
Having said all of that, servers are more capable and offer more advanced controls over your network services and applications, but also require more management. The NAS offers less advanced functionality, but will not require as much maintenance or configuration. Businesses with a dedicated IT staff need not worry about the configuration and maintenance aspect, but those businesses without IT may opt for the simpler NAS.

Synology DiskStation Manager
Sharing Capabilities
Both file servers and NAS provide a great way to share files across devices on the network with the use of shared folders. Both a server and NAS allow for control over user permissions. User groups can be created that make files only accessible to those who should have access. The server will arguably offer more configuration options in terms of access control and security than a NAS will.
A NAS is also great for sharing folders with clients outside of the network. Using software such as Synology’s Cloud Station, WD’s MyCloud, Seagate’s SDrive and MyNAS, and so on, you can easily create a link to the shared folder and send it to clients so that they can access the folder or even configure a syncing relationship as they make changes. A server does not offer this ability.
If you are frequently collaborating with clients, you should consider a NAS for its ability to allow outside access to shared folders via the internet. If you only need to collaborate among colleagues, the server will meet all of your needs.

Seagate OS
Cost
With the difference in functionality, comes a difference in cost. A server contains more powerful hardware and offers more functionality. The tradeoff is that it will cost more than a NAS. An application server will almost always cost more than a NAS.
Server operating systems also drive up the price because they often require purchasing licenses for the server, and in some cases, licenses for each user or device connecting to the server. On the other hand, most NAS software comes with the NAS device and does not require user licensing.

QNAP OS
For a small business, a client-server network setup will improve efficiency and reliability. When choosing a server device, you must consider the needs of your business as well as your budget. For those seeking higher functionality and can handle the more complicated configuration, maintenance, and higher cost, an application server is the best choice. For those whose are looking for a good file storage and sharing solution, with other basic applications, a NAS is a more affordable and reliable option.

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Editor’s Pick: Here’s How the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 Lets You Stay Healthy and Fashionable

Are you looking to buy a new smartwatch this year? If so, you should pay attention to some key features that will make your purchase worthwhile. The design is the first thing to look for in a watch because a watch is, first and foremost, a part of your outfit. The battery life and charging speed are also essential because you don’t want your smartwatch to run out of juice and miss any notifications or calls. Then, of course, the health and fitness tracking features, which help you monitor your well-being and stay in shape.
Huawei promises all of these and more in its latest smartwatch, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4. It is, in fact, a fashion accessory that can complement any outfit and personality while also being a smart companion that helps you stay healthy and productive. So, if you are looking for a smartwatch this season, look no further than the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4.
Groundbreaking Design, Unlimited Personalisation
The HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 serves as a testament to Huawei’s design philosophy of seamlessly blending fashion and innovation. This flagship smartwatch will take your breath away with its meticulously crafted design and offer endless possibilities to personalise your style.
It comes in two sizes: 46mm and 41mm. The 46mm version boasts a unique octagon-shaped watch body, which is a tribute to the classic style of luxury watches but with a modern twist. The WATCH GT 4 marks the first time such a design is adopted by a smartwatch.
The 41mm version, on the other hand, is all about grace and sophistication. It will be the perfect accessory for any occasion and the centrepiece of every conversation with its pendant-like design. It’s fashionable, slim, and well-balanced, from the beautiful lugs that enhance the crown to the metal outer edge that adds a touch of refinement.
The watch also offers you a variety of colours and watchbands to choose from so that you can match your mood and outfit. The 46mm version comes in Black, Brown, and Green, and the 41mm version comes in Black, White, and Light Gold.
Up To 14-Day Battery Life
The WATCH GT 4 has exceptional battery life, with up to 14 days of usage on the 46mm and up to 7 days on the 41mm. This extended battery life ensures that you can rely on your watch for continuous usage without frequent recharging. The watch supports wireless charging and features reverse charging capabilities.
Upgraded Health Management
The HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 comes equipped with a newly upgraded TruSeen 5.5+ heart rate monitoring technology, which brings precision and efficiency for analysing workout performance and daily health in the most scientific and intelligent way. Leveraging the power of AI algorithms, TruSeen 5.5+ ensures the most accurate heart rate readings possible, even in the most challenging situations.
The watch also introduces the Sleep Breathing Awareness feature, which detects interruptions in your breathing while asleep. Frequent interruptions to sleep can cause you to wake up a lot during the night, make you feel tired during the day, and affect your memory. Thanks to the TruSeen 5.5+ and TruSleep 3.0, the watch can detect sleep interruptions and detect changes in blood oxygen levels and heart rate throughout the night. When you wake up, you can see how well you slept on the HUAWEI Health App. You can use this information to work on improving your sleep.
Smart Workout Coach
The WATCH GT 4 introduces the innovative Stay Fit app, which helps you control your calories and manage weight. It counts your calories, shows you how much you need to burn, and gives you weight control plans to achieve your health goals. It includes a calorie alert to keep you on track with your calorie targets.
If you are a Padel fan, here is some good news for you: the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 supports Padel in its sports modes. In addition to padel, you can choose from over 100 different sports modes and workout types, such as indoor and outdoor walking, running, cycling, swimming, soccer, basketball, and esports. Meanwhile, the brand-new intelligent GNSS solution on the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 46mm can track your workouts more accurately.
Bluetooth Calling and Message Quick Reply
The WATCH GT 4 features an Enhanced Bluetooth Calling feature that improves the Bluetooth calling distance of up to an impressive 100 meters from the paired smartphone. That means you can answer calls and view messages without taking out the phone.
Price and Availability in the UAE
The new HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 will be available in the UAE for pre-orders starting September 27th at a starting price of AED 899. All pre-orders in the UAE will come with a gift package worth AED 298, including HUAWEI FreeBuds SE earphones and more.
The HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 works seamlessly across smartphones, enabling everyone to enjoy the innovative features and chic design of the watch regardless of what phone they use. It is the fashion on your wrist.
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Get Your Kids Ready for School with These Smart Gadgets

The summer is almost over, and it’s time to get ready for school. Whether your kids are going back to the classroom or learning from home, they will need some gadgets to help them study and play. For parents, this time of the year can be overwhelming. Most of us don’t have the time to spend hours in the mall looking for school supplies, let alone go through hundreds of different options and compare their features and prices to find the best ones. So we decided to make it easy for you. Here we have selected some of the best gadgets your kids can have to get them ready for school.
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro
The new HUAWEI MateBook X Pro combines performance and portability in a premium and stylish design. It weighs only 1.26 kg, making it lightweight enough to be the most powerful tool in your kid’s backpack. It is perfect for online classes, homework, research, and creative projects. With this laptop, they can attend online classes, take notes, and access learning materials on the same device. The laptop has enough power and long battery life to rip through the most demanding workloads smoothly.
Whenever they are working on a creative project, they can take advantage of the laptop’s powerful performance to edit photos and videos and render 3D designs. Moreover, the laptop is also ready for when they want to take a break and enjoy some free time. The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro comes with a stunning and vivid 14.2-inch 3.1K HUAWEI Real Colour FullView Display that provides an immersive experience while watching movies or playing games.
HUAWEI MatePad 11.5
The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 is a versatile tablet that can help your kid with learning, creativity, and entertainment. It offers a wide and immersive view with its impressively large 11.5” 120Hz HUAWEI FullView Display that renders every detail in stunning clarity. Having an amazing high-resolution display makes it ideal for reading ebooks and pdfs, watching videos, and even playing games. Moreover, the tablet features TÜV Rheinland-certified Flicker-Free technology and Low Blue Light Certification to minimise eye strain.
They can also use the HUAWEI M-Pencil (2nd Generation) to write, draw, or highlight on the screen with excellent precision. The M-Pencil finely captures each line, dash, and brushstroke. If they are into art, this tablet is going to be a perfect fit. And when it’s time to write something, a keyboard is not necessary as the FreeScript feature enables your kid to directly handwrite text in apps using the M-Pencil. But pairing it with the detachable HUAWEI Smart Keyboard, which offers comfortable typing, gives them that extra flexibility they will need while doing assignments or project reports.
The MatePad 11.5 also comes with a high-performance chip featuring a 4 nm process, delivering smooth performance similar to Huawei’s more premium tablets. But that’s not all. The tablet also has a massive 7700 mAh battery that keeps it powered all day long.
HUAWEI FreeBuds 5
A pair of wireless earphones can be great for listening to music, podcasts, audiobooks, and online lectures. What better option for your kids than the FreeBuds 5 which brings a unique look, charm, and premium sound quality? These earbuds are seriously futuristic in their design. They have a beautifully curved shape that fits the contour of the ears, making them comfortable even if worn for extended periods. These earbuds sound incredible while also offering fast charging and extremely convenient touch controls. The cherry on top is that they also have Open-fit Active Noise Cancellation that offers an immersive listening experience.
Kids can also use them to make and receive calls and attend online classes, as they can adaptively filter out external noise to make their voice sound clearer to the person on the other end, even in noisy environments. The earbuds have three microphones and some advanced algorithms for noise reduction. Last but not least, if your kid loves listening to loud music, a pair of wireless earphones will save you and your neighbours from the noise and the complaints, wink-wink.
We hope you found this list helpful. You can get your hands on these gadgets from Huawei’s online store or through select retailers across UAE.
Back to School
Save Big on ASUS Laptops for the New School Year

As students gear up for the upcoming academic year, one of the most crucial decisions they face is choosing the perfect laptop to support their educational journey. With countless options available in the market, it can be challenging to find the ideal device with perfect harmony between performance, reliability, and affordability. Fortunately, this summer ASUS is offering an outstanding back-to-school deal exclusively on ASUS Eshop to fulfil every unique need of students. The valuable bundle deal includes an appealing WT300 ASUS Mouse and ASUS NEREUS BackPack to equip yourself with a high-performance laptop and essential accessories. (Terms and conditions applied)
In this article, we will look at why ASUS laptops should be at the top of your list and how they can cover all the strengths of affordability, portability, and excellent performance for this new academic year.
Budget-Friendly Brilliance
For those who are looking for exceptional value without compromising on quality and performance, ASUS Vivobook 15 and Vivobook Go are the answers.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is a combination of style, power, and affordability. Packed with a robust AMD Ryzen™ 7 Processor, this laptop makes multitasking a breeze for students handling multiple tasks. The 180° lay-flat hinge adds versatility, allowing you to share ideas and collaborate effortlessly with peers. With its modern colours and sleek geometric design, the Vivobook 15 showcases your individuality while ensuring top-notch productivity. Best of all, this brilliant laptop comes at an unbeatable price offer of just AED 1,999, making it the ideal choice for students seeking exceptional value.
If you are looking for the next-level visual experience, ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED will be your ultimate companion. It stands out from others with a stunning OLED display, offering low blue light emissions and better eye care to reduce eye strain and fatigue. Additionally, to sweeten the deal, the Vivobook Go 15 OLED comes with a special bundle offer – get it now for just AED 2,399 and receive the WT300 ASUS Mouse Bundle to boost your productivity even more.
Ultra-Portable Marvels
1 cm thin and 1 kg light are no longer a myth but a propeller for your educational pursuit. The Zenbook S 13 OLED laptop redefines portability and convenience for students on the go. Powered by efficient 13th Gen Intel Core Processors, the Zenbook S 13 OLED ensures smooth and efficient performance, making it the perfect ally for all your tasks.
The highlight of this remarkable laptop is its stunning 2.8K OLED HDR display, which delivers brilliant visuals that elevate your multimedia experience to a whole new level. Whether you’re working on creative projects, watching educational videos, or enjoying a movie during your leisure time, the visuals come to life with vibrant colours and sharp details.
Starting at just AED 4699, you not only get a laptop that’s 1 cm thin and 1 kg light but also receives the WT300 ASUS Mouse Bundle and ASUS NEREUS BackPack, adding more value and convenience to your purchase. Don’t miss out on this amazing offer to have the Zenbook S 13 OLED as your academic sidekick.
On-the-Go Powerhouses
Put your mobile life on a solid foundation with the powerful Zenbook 14X OLED. Inside the device, you’ll find the latest 13th Gen Intel Core H-Series CPUs combined with powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics. This impressive combination ensures top-tier performance, allowing you to breeze through complex tasks and elevate your video editing process, all without compromising on performance. The laptop also features a larger 14.5-inch 2.8K OLED HDR NanoEdge display that offers an immersive viewing experience with vivid colours and details.
Zenbook 14X OLED supports you in every way with exceptional performance, portability, and durability. ASUS is offering an unbeatable price of just AED 4499, along with WT300 ASUS Mouse Bundle and ASUS NEREUS Backpack, making this back-to-school promotion an irresistible opportunity to have a massive upgrade!
Explore the entire selection of ASUS laptops at ASUS Eshop right away to take advantage of this special bundle promotion and take your learning journey to the next level!