Karandeep Singh

India

Senior Writer at Android Police

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Articles

7 everyday tech headaches a home NAS easily solves

6 days ago | xda-developers.com | Karandeep Singh

QNAP TS-464 QNAP's TS-464 is an impressive four-bay NAS with a striking design, powerful internal specs, and IR support for a remote control. If you're looking for the best-equipped NAS for running Plex (or other media solutions) without spending a small fortune, this is the NAS for you.
7 reasons Proxmox is now non-negotiable for my home servers

1 week ago | xda-developers.com | Karandeep Singh

When building your own DIY home server, it’s the operating system that can make or break your experience. How restricted or flexible your setup is going to be, and how much time you’ll spend fixing things when they break, should determine your platform choice. I’ve tried my hand with a few options, ranging from an OS that ships with pre-built NAS devices like Synology to Docker-only installs to virtualization layers added over a host OS.
Samsung's Secure Folder might get better at living up to its name with One UI 8

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Karandeep Singh

Samsung Secure Folder had a critical flaw leaking hidden information due to a loophole. Samsung is planning to fix the issue by adopting Google's Private Space API. The fix may come with the release of One UI 8, but the timeline is uncertain. With features like Knox, Samsung handsets have some of the most robust security systems among all Android flagships.
Why I ditched Portainer for this dead-simple container management tool

1 week ago | xda-developers.com | Karandeep Singh

Like many people, I chose Portainer when I started self-hosting apps on my NAS. It was among the most widely recommended tools, and indeed, it proved to be a no-nonsense way to manage Docker containers. It has become one of the first tools I now install whenever I switch to a new NAS model for testing and reviews. However, over time, that convenience became a burden. I just wanted something that worked well while staying out of the way — the bells and whistles didn’t matter much.
7 security settings you must check on your NAS today

1 week ago | xda-developers.com | Karandeep Singh

QNAP TS-464 QNAP's TS-464 is an impressive four-bay NAS with a striking design, powerful internal specs, and IR support for a remote control. If you're looking for the best-equipped NAS for running Plex (or other media solutions) without spending a small fortune, this is the NAS for you.
6 ways to recover from NAS disasters - from backup basics to full recovery

1 week ago | xda-developers.com | Karandeep Singh

A Network Attached Storage (NAS) system is often the central hub for home and enterprise users to store and manage their data. But what happens when disaster strikes — when data itself is at stake? Whether it’s ransomware, hardware failure, or an internal breach, the event could turn into a catastrophe if you are unprepared. While no storage system is entirely foolproof, you can mix prevention measures with rapid response and the right tools to make recovery faster and far less painful.
AccuWeather for Android gets a bold new look in latest beta

2 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Karandeep Singh

AccuWeather for Android has been revamped with a more vibrant interface and improved readability across the board. The update includes colorful weather icons, translucent background cards, and refreshed tab bar icons and menu options. To access the new version, users need the latest beta, available through the Google Play beta program as well as APKMirror.
5 Plex alternatives you can self-host on your NAS

2 weeks ago | xda-developers.com | Karandeep Singh

Unless you were lucky enough to snag a deal on Plex’s lifetime premium plan half a decade ago — and now enjoy its premium tier without paying a dime — Plex is starting to show its limitations. A bunch of basic features are now tucked behind its $5/month paywall, including things like intro skipping and even mobile streaming. Additionally, the interface has begun to appear cluttered, and targeted ads have started to appear within the app.
6 small upgrades that make a big difference to your NAS performance

3 weeks ago | xda-developers.com | Karandeep Singh

QNAP TS-464 QNAP's TS-464 is an impressive four-bay NAS with a striking design, powerful internal specs, and IR support for a remote control. If you're looking for the best-equipped NAS for running Plex (or other media solutions) without spending a small fortune, this is the NAS for you.
Google Chat on Android is getting Gemini as it catches up to the web client

3 weeks ago | androidpolice.com | Karandeep Singh

Google Chat on Android could soon get Gemini features for better collaboration, as found in an APK teardown. Gemini features in Chat include summarizing long conversations and answering questions among others. Message scheduling is also coming to Chat, allowing for sending messages at specific dates and times. Google Chat’s strongest suit has to be its deep integration with Google’s various Workspace apps.