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 […]
Category: Network Attached Storage (NAS)
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 […]
The Best NAS for Under $500 of 2023 (So Far!)
The Best NAS for Under $500 of 2023 – Synology, QNAP, Asustor and Terramaster We are now halfway into 2023, and even though this is an odd-numbered year, traditionally a quieter period for hardware releases in the tech industry, we have seen an enormous number of new NAS devices released by the big brands in […]
Synology DS124 NAS – The Best 1-Bay Yet?
Brand New Synology DS124 Value Series NAS Revealed Do you remember when owning your own private server was an incredibly complex, expensive, and intimidating proposition? Yeah, me too. However, the acceleration in how this kind of technology has become considerably more user-friendly and considerably smaller has been extraordinary, and few areas of the private server […]
The Best NAS for Under $500 of 2023
The Best NAS for Under $500 of 2023 – Synology, QNAP, Asustor and Terramaster We are now halfway into 2023, and even though this is an odd-numbered year, traditionally a quieter period for hardware releases in the tech industry, we have seen an enormous number of new NAS devices released by the big brands in […]
Synology DS224+ NAS Revealed
The Synology DS224+ NAS – Coming Soon! Synology has really been churning out the DiskStation releases this year, with a number of their popular DiskStation NAS devices all seeing a modern refresh to a greater or lesser degree. The Synology DS224+ is the update of the three-year-old DS220+ NAS, arriving in a similar framework as […]
Synology DS223j NAS – Should You Buy (Short Review)
Synology DS223j NAS – Should You Buy (Short Review) Synology has been a part of the network-attached storage industry for around 25 years now, and during that time, they’ve produced an array of solutions. Although all of their solutions support DSM, the extent to which they can use it and the sheer range of features […]
Synology DS223j NAS – Should You Buy (Short Review)
Synology DS223j NAS – Should You Buy (Short Review) Synology has been a part of the network-attached storage industry for around 25 years now, and during that time, they’ve produced an array of solutions. Although all of their solutions support DSM, the extent to which they can use it and the sheer range of features […]
Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS223j, DS223, DS220+, DVA1622, DS723+)

Synology 2-bay NAS range compared Updated version 20th Jul 2023 Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS223j, DS223, DS224+, DVA1622, DS723+) Model DS223j DS223 DS220+ DVA1622 CCTV NAS DS723+ Estimated Price $186 (29th Jun) $249 (18th Jan) $299 (18th Jan) $570 (29th June) $449 (18th Jan) Processor model Realtek RTD1619B Realtek RTD1619B Intel Celeron J4025 […]
Synology DVA1622 Surveillance NAS Review – Smart Enough?
Synology DVA1622 NAS Review – The BEST Synology 2-Bay? Welcome to our review of the Synology DVA1622 surveillance NAS, a device that stands out from the crowd with its impressive AI-assisted features, yet still runs on the well-known DiskStation Manager (DSM) platform. Synology has made a name for itself in the NAS arena, and their […]
Synology DS223j NAS Revealed – The BEST Value Entry into DSM 7.2?
Brand New Synology DS223j Value Series NAS Released Synology has introduced a new entry-level NAS solution into their lineup, the DS223J NAS, following closely on the heels of several recent DiskStation releases. In stark contrast to the relatively sparse range of solutions that Synology launched for home users last year, 2023 has witnessed a significant […]