The UGREEN DH4300 PLUS NAS Review – Good Value? The UGREEN DH3400 Plus is a 4-bay NAS solution introduced quietly into the company’s growing lineup of storage devices, appearing online without the usual fanfare. Closely related to the DH4300 Plus in both hardware and feature set, this model forms part of UGREEN’s value-tier NAS systems, […]
UniFi USB4/TB4 to 10GbE Adapter Review Given the preponderance of 10 Gb Ethernet solutions available in the UniFi portfolio, it’s actually kind of weird that the brand has waited until almost halfway through 2025 to launch a convenient USB to 10G NIC adapter. To put it into perspective, the first generation of Thunderbolt to 10 […]
30TB Seagate Ironwolf Pro and EXOS HDD Review – When is Enough, Enough? The arrival of 30TB capacity hard drives from Seagate — in the form of the IronWolf Pro ST30000NT011 and the Exos M ST30000NM004K — marks another incremental step in high-capacity storage for NAS and enterprise environments. Both models utilize helium-sealed conventional magnetic […]
No, the Plus models are SOHO products...
In 2020/21 when they first started doing this, they were completely silent on the matter for several weeks, it
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Virtually all SSD's work solidly with Linux and with DSM - Synology has just decided to add a load of artificial restrictions into DSM, to make it appear t
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Great article!
However, I would have liked a bit more detail about Plex, as it seems many of us would. My DS916+ is now 8 years old, and I’d like to re
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Ugreen and Qnap are really good. And they got the map view, that synology couldn't (won't) bring back. :/
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"have been hard-baked into the hardware components and physical controllers"
I appreciate this is an opinion article, but I'd highlight, you are seen as
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Why is there no mention of the fact that the top of the case (the heatsink) does not shut properly when the SATA cables are plugged in. Does this not make
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Today I wrote a letter to Thecus:
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Hello, gentlemen.
I bought Thecus N4200Pro about 10 years ago. I use it at home to store files. I am co
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That would be nice...
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@Robbie can you guys check the wrt max bios and see if there is any bifurcation capability?
Looking at the pcie vid adapter option 4x4 but with a 4 nvme p
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So people think they can't trust a Chinese brand because it might collect personal info.
Of course Google, Meta, X and the Israeli Pegasus all do the same
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lol. Ai slop. Congrats
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MTBF is 2.5 million hours - works out to 285 YEARS !!!
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Correction. It is not 10GBe out of the box, as you've stated. That would be an option.
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A very good review.
I’m moving away from Synology to QNAP this month as I’m replacing my DS918+. The main reason being the locking in by Synology to
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I'm having the same issue with another kit.... DDR3 2x8gb 1600
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Would this be interesting for a 6800 Pro as (video editing) caching, or is this overkill?
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My last comment was an answer to @casualgeeks.
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Only four lines are mapped on the pcie 16x slot. So, only one M.2 will be connected on a nvme pcie card.
However, the other lines of the cpu are already s
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Most of the listed products are not "under $499"! Why do you make an article about NAS under $499 and then include a bunch of NAS that are not under $499?!
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Another option which I went with instead is the Orico KickStarter devices which just went live. If you can stomach KickStarter and wait until delivery in S
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New Value Series UGREEN DH4300 and DH2300 NAS Drives UGREEN has unveiled two new value-focused NAS devices, the DH3400 and DH3200, designed to meet the needs of home and small office users who want practical, low-power network storage without unnecessary complexity. The DH3400 is a 4-bay model, while the DH3200 offers a 2-bay configuration, both […]
Minisforum N5 Pro Review – Reinventing NAS? The Minisforum N5 Pro marks the company’s first deliberate step into the network-attached storage (NAS) segment, building upon its established experience in producing compact desktops, mini-PCs, and workstation-class hardware. First hinted at during industry discussions at IFA 2024 and formally revealed during CES 2025 in Nevada, the N5 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Synology at Computex 2025 – New NAS, Flash, and Surveillance Solutions Unveiled At Computex 2025, Synology unveiled an extensive range of new hardware and storage solutions across both consumer and enterprise tiers. From compact desktop NAS to high-performance rackmount flash storage systems, the 2025 product line spans diverse use cases in home multimedia, business backups, […]
Orico CF Cybervault NAS Series Coming Soon Note – this project is now LIVE on Kickstarter and ends of August 7th 2025. Find out more HERE. ORICO is preparing to launch a new range of hybrid and all-flash NAS systems under the CyberData Vault banner, targeting a wide spectrum of users—from content creators and post-production […]
Synology Beestation Plus 8TB Revealed and Detailed Synology has unveiled the BeeStation Plus (BST170-8T) in their pre-Computex build up (alongside an early reveal back in Jan 2025 at CES/Pepcom), the latest addition to its growing portfolio of personal cloud storage solutions aimed at everyday users. Building on the success of the original BeeStation (BST150-4T), the […]
UGREEN Headquarters in Shenzhen, China – NAS Plans, Company Culture, R&D and More As part of a week-long visit to Shenzhen to better understand the operations behind some of the rising tech brands in China, I arranged a tour of UGREEN’s headquarters. The visit was not sponsored or paid for by UGREEN, nor was I […]
Synology 2025 NAS Series 3rd Party Drive Compatibility Tests UPDATED 07-05-25 = Added Unverified HDD and SSD (Migrated) Storage Pool RAID Repair, RAID POOL Expansion and Hot Spare Tests. Right now, the following is what works and what does not (between pre-2025 Series and the 2025 Series that is releasing now): Feature / Function Pre-2025 […]
UniFi UNAS Pro: 6 Months On — A Measured Look at Ubiquiti’s First NAS Six months since its public release in October 2024, the UniFi UNAS Pro has matured modestly but meaningfully. Initially positioned as an affordable $499, 7-bay NAS with integrated 10GbE and 1GbE networking, its appeal centered largely around seamless integration into UniFi […]
The Aoostar WTR Max is Coming Soon – And it’s kinda INSANE… Aoostar had formally unveiled the WTR Max, its latest high-performance NAS mini-server platform, around about a month ago, and it has fast become one of the most requested NAS solutions from followers of this website and YouTube channel in a long time! Powered […]
The Synology DS925+ NAS is (STILL) Coming..and Soon UPDATE 3rd May 2025: The Synology DS925+ NAS is Now Released, and I have made a YouTube Video Review here, and a written DS925+ NAS here ORIGINAL ARTICLE BELOW: It is fast becoming the worst-kept secret in the world of network-attached storage, but Synology’s continued plans to […]
Visiting a NAS Production Facility in Shenzhen, China – The CWWK Factory and Office Tour As part of a broader effort to explore the landscape of Chinese tech manufacturers, I recently visited the facilities of CWWK (ChangWang) in Shenzhen, China. CWWK is best known in enthusiast circles for producing NAS motherboards and compact computing solutions, […]
Synology DS401+ Review: A Big Leap in Data Portability Synology has once again redefined innovation with the launch of its latest device, the DS401+, a radical departure from traditional NAS design. Unlike anything in their existing lineup, the DS401+ is a compact, ultra-portable single-bay system that arrives with 8GB of pre-installed storage. While its modest […]
UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber Review – Overkill? UniFi has absolutely been slamming hardware releases in the first quarter of 2025. Last year, they launched a new NAS solution, and in the last few months, we’ve seen them hammer out a wide range of new surveillance accessories. However, February 2025 has seen a huge rejuvenation of […]
How to Install TrueNAS Scale/Core on a Terramaster NAS If you’re new to private server storage, you’ve probably heard the phrase “everything runs on Linux.” While that’s not entirely true (many other platforms exist with their own foundations), Linux remains the dominant base for much of the software we use daily—including Network Attached Storage (NAS). […]
UniFi Express 7 Review – The Affordable UniFi Gateway? UniFi has seriously hammered the subject of Wi-Fi 7 into their existing portfolio at an alarming speed, but it’s easy to forget that just half a year ago, there wasn’t a single Wi-Fi 7 solution in their lineup. Fast forward to February 2025, and they’ve now […]
UniFi U7 Lite and U7 In-Wall WiFi7 Mesh APs Review UniFi continues to flesh out its Wi-Fi 7 portfolio at the start of 2025, and, hot on the heels of the launch of their latest router and gateway devices, we see this brand start to roll out new Wi-Fi 7 access points intended to challenge […]
Why NAS Drives are NOT for Everyone – 5 Reasons You Do Not Need a NAS Network Attached Storage (NAS) is often promoted as the ideal solution for data management, offering advantages like local control, redundancy, and flexible access. However, while NAS has many benefits, it is not the right choice for everyone. Depending on […]
The Lincstation N2 NAS Review The Lincstation N2 NAS is the successor to the Lincstation N1, a flash-focused NAS system that made waves in 2024. While the N1 was praised for its compact size and SSD-centric design, it had certain limitations, such as the lack of 10GbE connectivity and limited active cooling. Now, Lincplus has […]
20 Ways to Improve Your 10GbE Network Speeds Upgrading to 10GbE networking should, in theory, allow you to achieve 1GB/s (1000MB/s) network speeds, unlocking ultra-fast data transfers for large files, backups, and high-performance applications. However, many users find that real-world performance falls far short of these expectations. Instead of the seamless, high-speed experience they anticipated, […]
GMKTec NucBox G9 Flash NAS Review – Insane Value? The GMKtec NucBox G9 represents the brand’s first attempt to transition from the mini PC market into the world of network-attached storage (NAS). This 4-bay, SSD-only system targets entry-level users and light workloads, offering affordability and versatility in a compact form factor. Designed as a hybrid […]
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