Review of the Sharge Disk Pro Mobile Hub and Docking Station The Sharge Disk Pro is a compact external SSD and multifunction USB hub aimed at users who need additional high-speed storage and connectivity for their mobile or desktop devices. Measuring roughly the size of a credit card and just 11mm thick, it merges solid-state […]
The Minisforum MS-02 Workstation – FINALLY A MS-01 KILLER? Note – Massive thanks to PCWatch for their coverage of the Japan IT Week 2025 Event. They made an excellent article on the Minisforum MS-02 HERE and was the source for today’s article. Check them out! The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra is a compact 4.8-liter workstation revealed […]
Terramaster F4-425 PLUS (and F2-425 PLUS) NAS Coming Soon The Terramaster F2-425 PLUS (8 GB, priced around US$399) and F4-425 PLUS (16 GB, priced around US$569) represent Terramaster’s latest step forward in its midrange NAS portfolio, arriving near the end of 2025 as a response to the growing competition from brands such as QNAP, Synology, […]
Did this ever work? Same issue with the same RAM CT2KIT102464BF160B. Second purchase attempt after the first seller sent the wrong modules :/ I really tri
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NO, IT'S TRUE. The 916+ can have 16GB of memory with a SINGLE MEMORY STICK. In my case, I have an MT16KTF2G64HZ and I have 16GB in DSM, and the memory test
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Agree fully. I don't understand why people would risk anything over $200 for a PC from them when they are absolute trash when it comes to supporting their
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The title is not correct >> minisforum. Letter i missing.
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Is there a 2 bay option (Qu205) coming out?
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Yes, we're still seeing this on our fleet of PC's, randomly people will call in saying their PC is slow. We'll look at what SSD it has, it's one of these,
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TerraMaster F4-425 Plus power consumption testing shows idle power as low as 11W, making it energy-efficient and environmentally friendly—a significant i
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I bought the TerraMaster F4-425plus right away, and I recommend it to others who need local backups. I think it's perfect for photographers to store photos
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I purchased it immediately. TerraMaster F4-425 Plus is very quiet, with barely any fan noise, making it ideal for placement in the living room.
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"the F4-425 PLUS positions Terramaster competitively against alternatives from QNAP and Synology,"
To be fair to Terramaster, in the area of back-ups, the
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Thanks for the review. I want to flag that your reviews use different parameters in the ratings, which makes it difficult to run the comparison and underst
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Anyone on DS1621+ already on DSM 7.3 using a few non standard "hacks" like:
- 32GB (2x16) ECC memory (Kingston Server Premier 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 ECC CL19 SO
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Great video about "Why am I still talking about Synology"
I'm running a mid-sized fleet of Synology NAS since many years and happy with the brand (Stabilit
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Fucking with your customers means fucking with your own business. Synology, you stopped listening to your customers back in 2018, and now you’re dead in
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Terramaster rescued my NAS dreams: No lock-in, easy expansion—Synology's lesson hit hard.
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Jumped ship from Synology to Terramaster—zero warnings on third-party drives, dual 2.5GbE ports fly, totally worth it!
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The TERRAMASTER NAS delivers both performance and convenience! High-speed hardware ensures seamless transfers of large files, while AI-powered photo manage
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Synology, stop fooling us—Terramaster F4-425 has killer hardware, affordable price, open compatibility shines.
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Trust has been broken. I won't be coming back. TerraMaster F6-424 MAX is good.
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Should've switched to Terramaster sooner—full Seagate compatibility, dual ports for fast backups, saves money and hassle.
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Should You Upgrade Your Synology from DSM 7.2 to DSM 7.3? DSM 7.3 represents Synology’s final major release under the DSM 7 platform before the expected transition to DSM 8, and it introduces a mix of refinements, policy reversals, and new enterprise tools that signal both the maturity and the approaching end of this software […]
UGREEN DXP4800 PLUS vs DH4300 NAS – Which Should You Buy? UGREEN’s emergence into the NAS market has been notably rapid, expanding from its early DXP series Kickstarter campaigns in 2024 to a full retail presence in 2025. Among its growing portfolio, two models now define the entry and mid-range segments of the company’s lineup: […]
Review of the UGREEN NAS UPS – Is the US3000 120W UPS Any Good? The UGREEN US3000 is a 120 W DC uninterruptible power supply developed specifically for UGREEN NAS devices that rely on an external DC power brick. Unlike conventional UPS systems that convert AC to DC, this model outputs direct 12 V DC […]
UniFi MASSIVELY Scale up their NAS Portfolio with the UNAS Pro 8, UNAS Pro 4, UNAS 4 and UNAS 2 Note, the UNAS Pro 2 is NOW LIVE on the UniFi Store . The UNAS 4, UNAS Pro 4 and UNAS Pro 8 are now in the site, but are not available till October. Ubiquiti […]
Why are NAS Systems not 10GbE as Standard Right Now? It is 2025, yet the majority of NAS systems on the market continue to ship with 1GbE or, at best, 2.5GbE networking, leaving many users questioning why 10GbE has not become a standard feature. Over the past decade, the cost of 10GbE networking equipment, including […]
Is there a good reason for Synology to change the support of “Unverified Drives” in DSM? Synology has long been regarded as one of the most user-friendly and reliable NAS brands in the market, balancing intuitive software with a wide hardware range that appeals to both home and business users. However, in recent years the […]
Terramaster D4 SSD USB4 Enclosure Review The Terramaster D4 SSD is a four-bay all-flash storage enclosure designed for high-speed external data handling over USB4 connectivity, offering bandwidth of up to 40Gbps. It accommodates four PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 SSDs, allowing a maximum raw capacity of 32TB when fitted with 8TB drives, with larger capacities possible […]
Synology DS1825+ vs UGREEN DXP8800 PLUS NAS – Which Should You Buy? In 2025, the market for high-capacity 8-bay NAS systems has become more competitive than ever, with traditional leaders like Synology now facing serious contenders from newer brands such as UGREEN. The Synology DS1825+ represents the company’s latest flagship in the Plus series, incorporating […]
AI Console for Synology Mail Plus and Synology Office – But Should You Use It? Note -Thanks again to Daniel from Germany for all his support and assistance for this video. Visit his site HERE Synology has introduced a new software package called AI Console, aimed at integrating third-party AI and large language model (LLM) […]
Use Whatever Hard Drives or SSDs on Your Synology NAS (2025 Guide) Note – there is a YouTube tutorial version of this guide HERE on the NASCompares YouTube Channel Synology’s 2025 generation of NAS systems, such as the DS925+ and other Plus series models, introduced a more restrictive approach to drive compatibility. Unlike previous generations, […]
The UGREEN DH4300 PLUS NAS Review – Good Value? The UGREEN DH4300 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 […]
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 […]
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