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Cyber Monday is here, and that means now is the last chance to pick up storage enclosures at attractive discounts. You'll find plenty of network attached storage (NAS) enclosures that are on sale right now, so if you are looking to build a media server in your home, now is the time to act. A NAS is ideal if you want to use Plex for streaming your locally-stored media collection to all devices in your home network. You can also seamlessly back up your Windows and macOS machines, and even back up photos from your phones. Whether you're looking to get started with your first NAS enclosure or need to upgrade to a more powerful model, these are the best Cyber Monday NAS deals currently live. Of course, if you're interested in a new NAS, you will also need hard drives, so be sure to take a look at the best Cyber Monday NAS hard drive deals to pick up storage for your enclosure. Cyber Monday NAS deals: Deals now live NAS enclosures Internal HDD Internal SSD We hav

The best Cyber Monday NAS deals are now live, and while you'll find a few enclosures made by QNAP and TerraMaster, the Synology models are all sold out. Thankfully, a new deal that just went live sees an enticing $100 discount for the DiskStation DS420+. The DiskStation DS420+ is a 4-bay version of the magnificent DS220+, and it comes with the same hardware features. So you can use it for Plex 4K streaming and backing up your photos and videos, and because you get two additional drives, it holds up to a staggering 64TB of storage. The DS420+ retails for $500, and for Cyber Monday it is now available for $400 . The deal is only valid at B&H, and given how fast Synology enclosures have sold out over the last three days, I don't see this particular listing staying up for long. So if you missed out on getting your hands on the DS220+ or DS920+, there's now another chance to pick up one of the best NAS for home use. Synology DiskStation DS420+ $400 at B&H Wi

Plex is the best way to manage and stream your local media collection, and the best part about the service is that you can access your media library remotely. Plex does a lot of things right; it catalogs your media, adds metadata and trailers, and gives you detailed statistics. The service itself is free to use, but there's a Plex Pass tier that unlocks a whole host of features, including live TV shows, DVR, the ability to download shows and movies on your phone, hardware transcoding, and a music player that's designed for lossless music. Plex Pass costs $4.99 per month, $39.99 annually, and there's a one-time option called the lifetime pass that goes for $120. For Cyber Monday, Plex is offering 25% off the lifetime pass with code LIFETIMEOFCOMFORT , bringing the cost down to $89. That's a fantastic deal for what is arguably one of the best media managers out there. Now, there's a workaround to get the price of the lifetime Plex Pass further down. Just switch

The holiday shopping season is upon us! In the age of free overnight shipping and sweet deals on everything from Android phones to disinfectant wipes running every single day this time of year, who actually makes wish lists anymore? So how do you holiday shop for anyone on your list? Answer: you buy something small, useful, and fun. As phones continue to get bigger and bigger — with the exception of the fantastically compact (and on sale) Galaxy Z Flip 3 — it gets harder and hard to comfortably hold these phones, especially one-handed. This leads to an unfortunate RSI (repetitive stress injury) called smartphone pinky or pinky propping , and trust me when I say it is painful. So kill two birds with one stone and buy the loved ones in your life a PopSocket, which can save your phone, your hands, and your Christmas morning. PopSockets are universally compatible, they make it easier to hold your phone whether it's as small as a Pixel 4a or big as an S21 Ultra, and they come in

There's something almost magical about smart photo frames. Watching your precious memories float in front of you in the form of images or videos can brighten a dull moment in your life. Nixplay makes some excellent digital photo frames with gorgeous designs that we love. They're incredibly easy to set up and even easier to use. We've reviewed the Nixplay Seed Wave smart frame in the past and commended Nixplay for its colorful display. If you're on the hunt for a similar device, the new and improved Nixplay Smart Photo Frame will satisfy your desires. You can mount the 10.1-inch smart frame in landscape or portrait mode depending on your personal preference. Nixplay's Smart Photo Frame comes with Wi-Fi connectivity and you get to choose from three beautiful designs. There's a stunning black and gold variant that gives your desk a hint of elegance. For a more demure look, you can either go for the plain white option or the wood finish for a boho vibe. Like

Billie Eilish is all about how her music sounds, which she spoke about when she helped Spotify announce its new HiFi audio upgrade . Then later, she took it a bit further when she partnered with Amazon on a limited-edition Echo Studio speaker with her face etched on it. That way, even when you're not listening to Billie Eilish, Billie Eilish will always be there with a deep, existential look on her face. Staring off into the distance. Yearning. She's probably thinking about all the poor Thanksgiving turkeys. Anyways, where was I? Yes, the Echo Studio . Well, it's a limited edition version of Amazon's most powerful speaker, and right now, it's 15% off just in time for Cyber Monday. It might be a bit weird to have a musician's face plastered across your speaker, but I suppose it makes more sense than having it up on a wall. So if you're a Billie Eilish fan, this one's for you (cue: "Bad Guy"). Limited Edition Echo Studio $195 at Amazon

While Cyber Monday tends to bring deals on everything from Android phones to cars and beyond, not everything is destined for a doorbuster deal on November 26. Google has made its best Pixel ever this year, by a wide margin, and that means that many of you will likely be hoping to save a few hundred on one this holiday shopping season. Unfortunately, like everything Google sells, Black Friday Google Pixel deals are a bit more complicated than most. Here's why and how you can find the best deals even when they're scarce. Jump to Cyber Monday Google Pixel deals: Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Pixel 4a and 5a Pixel Buds Pixelbook Where to find the best Cyber Monday Google Pixel deals Google Pixel deals will mostly be found from two places: the Google Store and at your local carrier. While Amazon has traditionally seen the best deals on Google Pixel phones around, Amazon can't seem to keep Pixel phones in stock right now. The Google Store has better availability, but fewer de