A PERSONAL CLOUD THAT JUST WORKS

If there’s one thing I’m obsessed with, it’s backing up my photo and video memories.

- Words By: Sohil Nikam

Whether it’s candid family moments, stunning travel shots, or work-related media, I want everything safe, organised, and accessible anytime, anywhere. Until now, I relied on cloud services like Google Photos and iCloud, but with their rising subscription costs, I started looking for a one-time investment that wouldn’t hold my data hostage behind monthly fees. That’s when I stumbled across Synology Beestation, a compact 4TB personal cloud solution that sounds like an ideal solution for my needs. Let me tell you how it worked out in the end.

THE SETUP

Setting up the Beestation is simple. I plugged it in, connected it to my router using an Ethernet cable and I was good to go. Unlike traditional NAS setups that can be intimidating with networking jargon, this one is built for everyone, not just tech enthusiasts. It connected directly to my Wi-Fi, and in minutes, I was up and running. No routers to tweak and no IP configurations to wrestle with.