Aoostar WTR Max NAS Review The Aoostar WTR Max is a compact, AMD-powered NAS platform aimed at advanced users seeking a balance between high-density storage and compute capabilities. Designed as a substantial upgrade over the earlier WTR Pro model, it offers support for up to eleven total drives, including six SATA bays and five M.2 […]
45Drives HL8 8-Bay MITX NAS Case Review The 45Drives HL8 is an 8-bay desktop NAS chassis developed for users who want professional-grade storage hardware without committing to the rigid ecosystems of traditional NAS vendors. Designed and manufactured in North America, the HL8 is available in several configurations, with this review focusing specifically on the chassis, […]
Synology DS1825+ vs DS1821+ NAS Comparison – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! When Synology releases a new NAS in its “Plus” lineup, users often expect a blend of practical improvements, long-term support, and a reasonable upgrade path from the previous generation. The Synology DS1825+ arrives in 2025 as the official successor to the 2020/2021-released DS1821+, […]
If Not Synology? Which Other NAS Brand Should You Choose? It’s an odd question, but with Synology arguably making some rather higher business and enterprise decisions in recent years, there have been increasing queries about who would fill the void if they moved onwards and upwards. As Synology holds such a powerful position in the […]
Synology VS Terramaster NAS Drives in 2025 – Which One Deserves Your Data? Synology and TerraMaster are two well-established brands in the network-attached storage (NAS) industry, each targeting a range of users from home enthusiasts to small and medium-sized businesses. Synology, a Taiwanese company with over two decades in the field, is widely recognized for […]
UniFi New NAS Rumours – Everything We Know Duing the UniFi World Conference event (the UWC 2025 expo event that took place in several places around the world over a week in May) the brand took the opportunity to share a huge amount of information about their roadmap for hardware and software in 2025 (and […]
Does the Orico Cyberdata Vault CF56 and CF56 Pro Deserve Your Data? IMPORTANT – This is a review of two early prototypes of the Orico Cyberdata Vault NAS devices that will be launching on crowdfunding in July, and likely will see improvement and optimization as time and development continue. I provide this rolling/dynamic review as […]
Reviewing the Beelink ME Mini NAS – Flashy Brilliance The Beelink ME Mini NAS is a compact, six-slot network-attached storage solution aimed squarely at home users seeking a quiet, efficient, and flexible storage platform without the cost or complexity of traditional full-size NAS systems. Measuring just 99mm in each dimension and built with a minimalist […]
Synology DS1525+ vs DS1522+ NAS Comparison – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! With the arrival of the Synology DS1525+ in 2025, many users are now weighing it against its immediate predecessor, the DS1522+, released in 2022. On the surface, both NAS units share the same 5-bay form factor, nearly identical chassis design, and very similar […]
Is the CWWK N355 Soft Router Firewall / NAS Box Worth Your Data? (Review) DIY router boxes have gained popularity in recent years, especially those coming out of China with various hardware configurations. The CWWK N355-powered firewall appliance is an intriguing option, not just as a high-performance router but also as a potential NAS device. […]
Visiting Minisforum’s China Office – What Did I See and Are Minisforum Legit? As part of an extended trip to Shenzhen to explore the operations of Chinese hardware manufacturers, I had the opportunity to tour the headquarters and production facilities of Minisforum. Known primarily for their compact desktop PCs, Minisforum has grown into a recognizable […]
Synology Explain WHY They Changed Drive Support and Verification in 2025 NAS During a recent visit to Taipei for Computex 2025, I took the opportunity to visit Synology’s headquarters and speak directly with company representatives about one of the most discussed and divisive topics in the NAS community today — the company’s increasingly strict stance […]
Synology vs QNAP NAS – Which Should You Buy in 2025? When choosing a NAS solution in 2025, two brands dominate the conversation: Synology and QNAP. These Taiwan-based companies have evolved their offerings significantly over the years, adapting to changing user needs in backup, multimedia, virtualization, and enterprise storage. Synology, with a strong emphasis on […]
Synology (Finally) Reveals Managed PoE 10GbE Switches – The PS Series At Computex 2025, Synology formally unveiled its new PS Series of PoE switches—marking the company’s first venture into dedicated network switching hardware. Designed specifically for surveillance environments, these switches are not meant to replace general-purpose managed switches, but rather to complement Synology’s Surveillance Station […]
Minisforum Reveal the MS-R1 PCIe Gen4 ARM Mini PC At Computex 2025 in Taipei, Minisforum introduced the MS-R1 — a new class of mini PC that marks a distinct departure from its usual reliance on x86 architecture. This compact system is built around the ARM-based CIX P1 processor, an emerging 12-core chip aimed at redefining […]
TB5 M.2 NVMe Pegasus5 from Promise Revealed At Computex 2025 in Taipei, PROMISE Technology introduced the Pegasus5 M8, an NVMe-based RAID storage system built around Intel’s Thunderbolt™ 5 interface. This new addition to the Pegasus5 product line focuses on delivering high-throughput, low-latency performance in a compact form factor tailored for professionals working with data-heavy content. […]
OWC Reveals their new OWC Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station At COMPUTEX 2025, OWC unveiled its latest leap in desktop connectivity with the introduction of the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock, a next-generation expansion solution aimed squarely at creative professionals, power users, and demanding hybrid workflows. Demonstrated live at the company’s booth in TaiNEX 1, the new […]
Synology Launches RS2825RP+ RackStation NAS for Business Deployments As Synology continue its large-scale refresh of its solution portfolio, it is finally time to start talking about rackmount solutions! Although many were waiting on the RS1225+, it looks like the brand wants to ‘go big’ with the Synology RS2825RP+ 16 Bay, expandable 10GbE equipped and 25G […]
QNAP Tech Summit 2025 – All New Hardware and Software Solutions Unveiled During Computex 2025 in Taipei, QNAP hosted its annual Tech Summit to unveil a broad array of new hardware and software solutions aimed at addressing evolving demands across creative, enterprise, and edge environments. The event marked a continued shift in QNAP’s product direction—placing […]
Jonsbo N10 and NV10 MITX NAS Enclosures UPDATE – The Jonsbo N10 Case Review is now available. You can READ it HERE, or watch the video HERE. At Computex 2025, Jonsbo introduced two compact NAS enclosures designed specifically for Mini-ITX systems — the N10 and NV10. These cases mark a departure from the larger, high-capacity […]