Synology Photos is FIXED – AI Subject Recognition is BACK!!! That’s right! After 2 years of waiting, Synology has finally added support for AI subject recognition back into their premium photography application in DSM 7.2. Long-time followers of the Synology brand will be aware that in previous older versions of Synology’s DSM platform, there was […]
Category: Network Attached Storage (NAS)
TerraMaster F2-212 with Realtek 1619B inside

Terramaster Introduces the F2-212: A Powerful 2-Bay NAS with Advanced Features for All Your Data Needs Terramaster, a leading provider of NAS solutions, has recently unveiled its latest offering – the F2-212 2-bay NAS. Packed with cutting-edge features and powerful capabilities, this new NAS is designed to cater to the data storage and management needs […]
New Vulnerability in Some AMD CPUs Puts Your Data at Risk: Zenbleed Explained (Is your NAS effected?)

Introduction: A concerning discovery has been made regarding certain AMD CPUs, which could potentially lead to data theft. Security researcher Tavis Ormandy from Google recently unveiled a vulnerability in AMD processors based on the Zen 2 architecture, affecting CPUs like Ryzen 3000, Threadripper 3000, and Epyc Generation 2, among others. This vulnerability, known as Zenbleed […]
Synology 2024 NAS – Confirmed Releases, Rumours & Predictions
EVERYTHING We Know About Synology NAS Hardware and Software for 2023-2024 Synology has always been the ‘Apple’ of the NAS industry, approaching the launch of their newest hardware/software releases with a sense of gravitas and importance (global launch events, hosted digital streams, etc) that is only matched by the sheer blanket of secrecy they maintain […]
How to Install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD in 3.5-inch Bays in a NAS
Synology DS224+ vs DS723+ NAS – Which is Better?
Synology DS224+ vs DS723+ NAS – Which Should You Buy Buying your first network-attached storage device can be really intimidating! If you have spent the better part of a decade storing your personal or business data on public cloud services or in a drawer full of USB drives, but have now taken the grown-up decision […]
Synology DS423+ vs DS923+ NAS – Which is Best?
Synology DS423+ vs DS923+ NAS – Which Should You Buy Buying your first network-attached storage device can be really intimidating! If you have spent the better part of a decade storing your personal or business data on public cloud services or in a drawer full of USB drives, but have now taken the grown-up decision […]
Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS223j, DS223, DS224+, DVA1622, DS723+)

Synology 2-bay NAS range compared Model DS223j DS223 DS224+ DVA1622 CCTV NAS DS723+ Estimated Price $186 (29th Jun) $249 (18th Jan) $315 (20th Jul) $570 (29th June) $449 (18th Jan) Processor model Realtek RTD1619B Realtek RTD1619B Intel Celeron J4125 Intel Celeron J4125 AMD Ryzen R1600 Number of CPUs 1 (benchmark score: <1000) 1 (benchmark score: […]
Synology DS224+ vs DS723+ NAS – Which Should You Buy?
Synology DS224+ vs DS723+ NAS – Which Should You Buy Buying your first network-attached storage device can be really intimidating! If you have spent the better part of a decade storing your personal or business data on public cloud services or in a drawer full of USB drives, but have now taken the grown-up decision […]
Synology 2023/2024 Q&A – Synology Play, New Cameras, AI, WireGuard, DSM 8.0, Deadbolt and More
Synology 2023/2024 Q&A with Taiwan Headquarters – Your Questions Answered Synology have always been largely considered to be the market leader in the world of network attached storage (NAS) and more often than not the decisions that make in their range of hardware/software solutions tend to be of tremendous interest to their growing global user […]
Synology DS124 Released (1-Bay Value Series NAS)
Introducing Synology DS124: The New 1-Bay Value Series NAS with Impressive Hardware and Software Specs Synology, the leading provider of network-attached storage solutions, has unveiled its latest addition to the Value Series NAS lineup – the Synology DS124. Packed with powerful hardware and versatile software features, this 1-bay NAS is designed to meet the needs […]
Synology DS224+ Released (2-Bay Plus Series NAS)
Synology DS224+ Unveiled: A Powerful and Compact NAS for Eastern Regions Synology, the renowned network-attached storage (NAS) provider, has unveiled its latest model, the Synology DS224+, catering specifically to the Eastern regions. With an emphasis on delivering exceptional performance and versatility, this NAS model is designed to meet the needs of both home users and […]
Synology BC500 Camera Review – Worth $250?
Synology BC500 Camera Review – Smart Choice? When Synology first revealed that they were going to be releasing their own surveillance cameras, many users (myself included, arguably louder than many) that this was long, LONG overdue. But why exactly is the Synology BC500 Camera a big deal? Pretty much all of the premium NAS brands […]
Troubleshooting Synology Mapping on Windows: Resolving the “username/password are incorrect ” Error – message

Set server name as “Syn1”. Using User1, Password1. In administrators group, so already has full access rights, full read/write permissions, and the only enabled user account on the NAS to date. On PC1, all drives, files, NAS control etc etc are enabled and everything works entirely as expected. I then move to PC2. Web access […]
Synology DS224+ vs DS220+ NAS – Which Should You Buy?
Synology DS220+ vs DS224+ NAS – Worth an Upgrade? Why would you consider upgrading your existing older-generation Synology now, or take your first steps away from public cloud subscription services and towards your own private NAS server? There are plenty of reasons why you might be considering buying either the Synology DS220+ NAS, released in […]
ASUSTOR Launches AS54 Series: AS5402T and AS5404T NAS Redefine News Storage with Powerful CPUs and 2/4 Bays

Introducing the Power-Packed AS54: Unleashing More Performance, Storage, and Value! Taipei, Taiwan – 12th July 2023 – Brace yourselves for the arrival of the remarkable AS54 series! Bursting onto the scene with a plethora of enhancements, this cutting-edge lineup is set to revolutionize the world of NAS storage. Catering to the needs of passionate enthusiasts […]
The Best NAS for Just $100-150 of 2023 (so far)
Best NAS for $100-$150 of 2023 It would be an understatement to say that the sheer range and affordability of private server devices that even the most cash-strapped user can buy have grown exponentially over the last few years. It seems almost insane to think that you can pick up a NAS device from some […]
Best NAS for Under $250 of 2023 (So Far!)
The Best NAS for Under $250 of 2023 – Synology, QNAP, Asustor and Terramaster Making the tough decision to migrate away from public subscription cloud services and towards your own private server can be a costly and intimidating decision. Therefore, it is always tremendously gratifying to know that as NAS systems have now been around […]
Amazon Prime Day Deals in Storage – Synology, QNAP, Terramaster, WD, Seagate and More
Prime Day Bargains on Synology, QNAP, Seagate, WD, Sabrent and More to Watch For That’s right, it is that time once again when the biggest e-retail company in the world hosts Its very own mega sale – Amazon Prime Day 2023. No doubt many of us with a prime subscription burning a hole in our […]
Amazon Prime Day 2023 – Synology NAS Recommended
Synology NAS Bargains and Deals this Prime Day 2023 Prime Day is here again and for many of you, this is the final decider on whether you are going to finally buy your very own Synology NAS or upgrade that old DS411+ or DS216+ that is starting to show its age. Synology has been focusing […]