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Hey watched your video about the QNAP TS-453E vs Synology DS920+ NAS 4 Bay saw that Synology has a new one out called the ds923+ & DS423+.

Ideally, I just need a place to securely store my video podcasts and then videos for some work and film projects over life.

I have 0 knowledge about NAS systems but I do like the idea of being able to work remotely from my NAS system as that'd be great, not sure if that's possible on my budget or not.

I use a 16 inch Macbook Pro so I do like the idea of accompanying software to be easy to install and use.

Look forward to your feedback.

Both the Synology DS923+ and DS423+ are great options for a 4-bay NAS system that can securely store your video podcasts and work/film projects. As for remote access, both Synology and QNAP offer mobile apps and web-based interfaces that allow you to access your NAS remotely, as long as you have an internet connection.
As for software, both Synology and QNAP offer user-friendly interfaces and a range of apps that can be easily installed and used on your Macbook Pro. Synology's DSM (DiskStation Manager) and QNAP's QTS (Qnap Turbo System) are both well-regarded for their ease of use and functionality.

In terms of storage capacity, it really depends on your needs and how much data you plan on storing. A 4-bay NAS allows for up to 4 hard drives, so you could start with a smaller capacity like 4TB or 8TB and expand as needed. As for RAID configuration, RAID 5 or RAID 6 are recommended for data protection, but it's important to note that RAID is not a backup solution, so it's always a good idea to have a separate backup system in place.