If you’re in the market for a new hard disk drive (HDD) to use in your network-attached storage (NAS) setup, then you’re probably facing a barrage of technical jargon and specifications that can be overwhelming. But fear not, as we’re here to help you make sense of HDD spec sheets and find the right drive […]
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to enable SHR on XS series Synology models like the DS3615xs: Connect to your Synology device using a web browser and log in to your newly created account. Once logged in, go to the Control Panel and select Terminal & SNMP from the System section. Under the Terminal […]
Synology Release the Synology DSM 7.2 Beta Good news for anyone keenly following the software development of Synology Diskstation Manager, with Synology releasing the beta for their next big NAS software update, DSM 7.2. Originally previewed back in November 2022 at their global launch event online, this is new update to DSM includes a number […]
The QNAP TS-462 NAS Drive Review As we begin the year 2023, the Network Attached Storage (NAS) market has undergone quite a transformation, with all the top-tier brands introducing new and exciting offerings for both home and prosumer users. Synology, for example, has been shifting its focus towards the home and business market with a […]
Synology DS1823xs+ NAS Review – Worth the Wait? In all the years that we have covered the NAS solutions of Synology, there has always been something of a glaring gap in their portfolio. A compact desktop profile system, large storage, low impact system with a decent CPU, complete DSM support, long-term expandability with high bandwidth […]
HDD compatibility warning – way to disable it? Synology Storage Manager will display an Incompatible or Unverified message If you have a Synology NAS, you may have encountered the “Incompatible or Unverified” message in Synology Storage Manager. This message is displayed when the hard drive you have installed is not in the Synology’s compatible-drive database, […]
Exciting news for tech enthusiasts and businesses alike, as the latest NAS and expansion units are now available in the market. The new models include the RackStation RS2423+ and RS2423RP+, as well as the RX1223RP expansion unit. The RS2423+ and RS2423RP+ boast impressive specs with an AMD Ryzen V1780B CPU and 8GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM […]
Exciting news for tech enthusiasts! TerraMaster has just released the latest version of their operating system, TOS 5.1, packed with an array of new features and upgrades that will surely enhance your user experience. One of the most significant upgrades is the kernel update, which has been optimized to support EXT4/Btrfs/NTFs file systems and SMB3 […]
Synology PLUS NAS Hard Drives – The HAT3300 Series For those who have been following the world of network Attached Storage (NAS) and more precisely, the developments of Synology, it might not come as a huge surprise that the brand is now in the process of rolling out a new series of HAT3300 Hard Drives […]
Synology PLUS NAS Hard Drives – The HAT3300 Series For those who have been following the world of network Attached Storage (NAS) and more precisely, the developments of Synology, it might not come as a huge surprise that the brand is now in the process of rolling out a new series of HAT3300 Hard Drives […]
Jellyfin on a Synology NAS – An EASY Installation Guide The benefits of using a Synology NAS to enjoy your decades of collected multimedia on all of your network client devices (Smart TV, Phones, Tablets, Console, etc) are all pretty well established. Alongside not having to pay the monthly/annual media subscription services of the likes […]
Synology RS2423+ and RS2423RP+ 10GbE NAS Rackmount Revealed To say that Synology has been active in the first quarter of 2023 would be a fantastic understatement. In just two short months, they have formally and informally revealed a series of hardware solutions, beta software updates and are now beginning the rollout of their SMB/large-scale solutions. […]
What is video transcoding and do I need Graphics chip on my NAS? GPU on the NAS is used for two reasons HDMI and transcoding. Qnap and Asustor can be connected to a TV via HDMI to stream videos. The user interface is very nice, but some people prefer it over the DLNA etc. […]
Synology DS423+ Diskstation NAS Revealed Synology is having a remarkably busy start to 2023, with several high-profile NAS solutions being introduced to the market and today we want to discuss one that many have been waiting to hear about for quite a while – The Synology DS423+ NAS. With some much of Synology’s hardware output […]
Synology DS223 NAS Drive – Does It Deserve Your Data? The DS223 NAS is one of the best Synology Value 2-Bay systems that the brand has ever released, featuring a number of series-firsts in terms, yet still maintaining largely the same price point as the other two bays in the Value/J series to date. However, […]
Synology DiskStations are powerful devices that can be used as centralized storage solutions for personal and business use. They support various types of storage pools and volumes, including HDD, SSD, and NVMe SSD. However, the Synology DSM (Disk Station Manager) interface only allows the NVMe SSDs to be used as cache. If you want to […]
QNAP, a leading provider of storage, networking, and computing solutions, has announced the launch of its QNAP Security Vulnerability Reward Program. The program aims to actively protect information security and ensure network security by inviting global information security experts and researchers to participate in creating a more secure network environment and storage services. The QNAP […]
Synology, the leading provider of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, has recently released its latest solid-state drive (SSD) model, the SAT5210-7000G. With a massive storage capacity of 7 terabytes, this new SSD model provides users with an impressive amount of space to store their data. Compared to previous Synology SSD models, the SAT5210-7000G boasts significant improvements […]
How to Install TrueNAS Scale on an Asustor NAS Drive – Step-By-Step Guide Not all Linux servers are built equally! If you are new to the world of private server storage, you might have heard about how “everything runs on Linux”. Now, that is not exactly true (with many other platforms out there with their […]
best nvme for Synology NAS (Synology, Samsung 990 Pro, FireCuda 530, FireCuda 520 and WD Red SN700) How do Synology NVMe compare with other brands? In order to choose SSD for caching consider the size of the NVMe required, as this will impact the amount of data that can be cached. The Synology NVMe M.2 […]