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: […]
Everything Networking and Data Storage at Computex 2023 Update Nov ’23 – The QNAP TBS-574TX is now known as the TBS-h574TX, to indicate that this system supports QuTS Hero, the ZFS software platform Welcome to our comprehensive guide to Computex 2023, a pivotal event that brings the cutting edge of storage and data technology into […]
QNAP TVS-h874T4 and TVS-h674T4 Thunderbolt 4 NAS Revealed Of all the releases that I have seen revealed from the big brands showing off their wares at Computex 2023, few have left me as impressed as the (arguably, long overdue) reveal of the brand’s new TVS-hX74T4 Thunderbolt 4 Solutions. The QNAP TVS-h874T4 and TVS-h674T4 are the […]
In a grand showcase at COMPUTEX 2023, QNAP Systems, Inc., the renowned innovator of storage, networking, and computing solutions, left visitors in awe with their groundbreaking lineup of new products and services. QNAP’s commitment to integrating AI, cloudification, performance enhancement, and security is evident in their impressive range of offerings. Let’s delve into the exciting […]
QNAP TBS-h574TX Flash + Thunderbolt4 NAS – ABSOLUTE GAME CHANGER! Update Nov ’23 – The QNAP TBS-574TX is now known as the TBS-h574TX, to indicate that this system supports QuTS Hero, the ZFS software platform Get ready for a thrilling expedition into the world of next-gen network storage. This year at Computex 2023, QNAP has […]
The QNAP TVS-h1288X vs TVS-h874X NAS – Which Should You Buy? In the realm of Network Attached Storage (NAS) drives, QNAP has established itself as one of the best providers of turnkey NAS hardware in the market. However, though their portfolio is very diverse, there are currently two standout models in their Premium fully featured […]
Have you ever wondered what Docker and containers are and how they can revolutionize the way you deploy and manage applications? In this beginner’s guide to Docker, we will take you on a journey into the world of containerization. We will explain the concept of Docker, show you where to find popular container images, and […]
