Synology has expanded its catalogue of Network-Attached Storage (NAS) solutions, announcing the launch of the DS223j, a budget-friendly model geared towards home users and small businesses. The DS223j is fitted with a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core, 64-bit processor clocking in at 1.7 GHz. While it doesn’t outperform high-end models, it brings an effective blend of power […]
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 […]
Synology TC500 Camera Review – Smart Choice? It’s been a couple of months since the full release by Synology of their new surveillance cameras, the TC500 current style ceiling camera and BC500 bullet style wall camera. When initially revealed, the brand seemed to be FINALLY addressing a long overlooked gap in the market by turnkey […]
Drobo’s: Innovating Storage Solutions Through the Decades – WHAT WENT WRONG? Drobo, the pioneering data storage company, has had an interesting and noteworthy journey since its inception in 2005. Known for developing user-friendly, advanced storage solutions that emphasize simplicity and reliability, the company has encountered various highs and lows in the market. Let’s dive into […]
The QNAP TS-855X NAS Drive Review The QNAP TS-855X NAS enters the network-attached storage market promising robust performance and high scalability, targeting businesses and advanced users with substantial data needs. Despite its commendable feature set, the device doesn’t come without its shortcomings. In this detailed review, we’ll navigate through every facet of the TS-855X – […]
I am using a QNAP TVS-h1288X to edit Red Raw files. The files are slow to open and I am unable to edit them. Can someone there help? I am willing to pay for hands on assistance. Please let me know. If you’re experiencing slow performance when working with Red Raw files on your […]
Is WDDA and Drive Power on Hours Warnings Impacting QNAP Users? In recent weeks, we have been discussing an on going story surrounding a Western Digital drive health monitoring tool called WDDA (Western Digital Device Analytics). You can find out much more about it in our video here, our original article here or over on […]
Will Upgrading Your Synology NAS to DSM 7.2 Stop You From Using Third-Party Memory? As great as it is that Synology recently released the latest version of its premium NAS software, DSM 7.2, there are always going to be detractors hesitant to upgrade their systems with the latest firmware. Despite the obvious benefits new software […]
I recently bought my first NAS, the Asustor Flashstor 6 and I’m wondering what SSD’s to put in. I would like to end with at least 2TB of storage after RAID 5 or 6 (still deciding which to use). I would like to keep my spending under €500 but can stretch the budget to €600 […]
UnRAID NAS Software – The Advantages and Disadvantages For those unaware, UnRAID is a popular Network-Attached Storage (NAS) operating system that offers several advantages over other NAS solutions in terms of flexibility, efficiency and price. Whilst most alot of users tend to think about only choosing between turnkey NAS+Software solutions from Synology/QNAP/etc OR going DiY […]
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro FS6712X NAS Hardware Review The sheer range of solutions available to home and prosumers who want to store their data in their own personal NAS server is genuinely staggering! It’s easy to forget that it wasn’t that long ago that most home users really only had about 3-4 different profiles of […]
WDDA Western Digital Warning- are your NAS drives doomed? Should you replace your drives? In recent months, Synology NAS users have been receiving a warning known as WDDA (Western Digital Device Analytics) on their WD drives after approximately three years of use. This warning message advises users to replace their drives as they have reached […]
Will Upgrading Your Synology NAS to DSM 7.2 Stop You From Using Third-Party Memory? As great as it is that Synology recently released the latest version of its premium NAS software, DSM 7.2, there are always going to be detractors hesitant to upgrade their systems with the latest firmware. Despite the obvious benefits new software […]
Synology BeeDrive Review – Bit Different? Synology has been one of the biggest names in the world of storage for both home and business users for well over 20 years, and although they have been predominantly associated with network-attached storage, they have occasionally dabbled in alternative storage mediums. In just the last 5 to 6 […]
Synology ChatGPT? Integrating an Optional AI in Synology Office & Mail Plus When Synology hosted their Solutions exhibition parallel with the Computex 2023 event over in Taipei, it was always going to be a certainty that I would attend. Aside from featuring this brand regularly on the NASCompares YouTube Channel and Blog, I have always […]
WDDA Western Digital Warning- are your NAS drives doomed? Should you replace your drives? Response to STOP buying WD NAS drives !!! In recent months, Synology NAS users have been receiving a warning known as WDDA (Western Digital Device Analytics) on their WD drives after approximately three years of use. This warning message advises users […]
Asustor AS5402T and AS5404T HDD+M.2 NVMe NAS At the annual Computex technology exhibition in Taipei this week, storage solutions brand Asustor revealed its latest offerings to the market: the new AS5402T 2-Bay and AS5404T 4-Bay NAS (Network Attached Storage) solutions. These compact yet powerful devices come packed with features that are designed to provide efficient […]
Asustor made quite an impression at the recent computed show, flaunting an array of new products that generated quite a buzz. While the Flashstor 6 and 12 Pro garnered considerable attention, there was also the quiet introduction of the new Home/Prosumer/SMB AS54 series, boasting a 2/4-Bay NAS system that is likely to make a splash […]
Synology Finally Reveals their HAT3300 Plus Series HDDs Synology continues its ever-expanding ecosystem of both hardware and software with the long-overdue reveal of their regular class NAS drive media, the HAT 3300 Plus series hard drives. Originally revealed here in an article back in February, Synology have been slowly working on this new expansion of […]
Synology BeeDrive 1TB Personal backup hub , Built-in SSD and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-C interface – 3Y Warranty – BDS70-1T Model BDS70-1T BeeDrive for desktop Windows 10 (version 1809) or above macOS (coming later this year) BeeDrive mobile app iOS 14 or above Android 10 or above Other key specs Default file system: […]