Choosing Between Mesh Routers VS Powerline Adapters and Wi-Fi Extenders Managing the wireless network of your home or business environment and making sure that internet connectivity is as good as possible can often be a great deal more complex than you anticipate. Even now, common barriers such as the thickness of walls and your distance […]
IOCREST M.2 to 10GbE Adapter – Review and NAS Testing Now that 10Gb Ethernet network hardware is becoming increasingly affordable for even domestic home users, the demand is now there for many to want to scale up even the most modest server towards gigabyte network speeds! Let’s be honest, now that gigabit internet speeds are […]
IOCREST M.2 to 10GbE Adapter – Review and NAS Testing Now that 10Gb Ethernet network hardware is becoming increasingly affordable for even domestic home users, the demand is now there for many to want to scale up even the most modest server towards gigabyte network speeds! Let’s be honest, now that gigabit internet speeds are […]
Review of the AliExpress IoCrest USB4-to-10GbE Adapter Why is a USB 10GbE network adapter such a big deal? USB NICs have been around for literally decades, so a new network adapter that takes advantage of USB can’t be that exciting, right? Well, if you’ve been in the market to buy a network upgrade for more […]
Exciting News for NAS Enthusiasts! QNAP has just unveiled two new Network Attached Storage (NAS) models today in Taiwan: the TS-432X-4G and TS-632X-4G. Both models offer robust features ideal for business and advanced home users who need reliable storage and high-speed network performance. Key Specifications at a Glance Specification TS-432X-4G TS-632X-4G CPU AnnapurnaLabs Alpine […]
Should Users Consider a UniFi Network? The Good, the Bad and the Weird If you have been shopping around for a comprehensive network management solution (urgh – such a wanky phrase, but ok) for your small/medium/large business, then chances are that Ubiquiti and the UinFi platform has appeared on your radar. Whilst on the surface […]
Should Users Consider a UniFi Network? The Good, the Bad and the Weird If you have been shopping around for a comprehensive network management solution (urgh – such a wanky phrase, but ok) for your small/medium/large business, then chances are that Ubiquiti and the UinFi platform has appeared on your radar. Whilst on the surface […]
QNAP Reveal a New (and frankly incredible) ARM NAS Series – The TS-x32X NAS Range At the recent Computex 2024 event, QNAP introduced two new NAS models, the TS-632X and TS-432X, which are poised to be valuable additions to their network storage offerings. These devices are specifically designed to cater to small to medium-sized businesses […]
QNAP Reveal a New (and frankly incredible) ARM NAS Series – The TS-x32X NAS Range At the recent Computex 2024 event, QNAP introduced two new NAS models, the TS-632X and TS-432X, which are poised to be valuable additions to their network storage offerings. These devices are specifically designed to cater to small to medium-sized businesses […]
The Flashstor and Flashstor 12 Pro Gen 2 from Asustor NAS I do not think it would be an understatement to say that one of the stand-out devices in the world of NAS last year was the Asustor Flashstor NAS series, managing to hit a fantastic sweet spot for users looking at NVMe SSD NAS […]
Severe D-Link Security Vulnerability Discovered – CVE-2024-3273 and CVE-2024-3274 Hard-Coded Credential Backdoor The cybersecurity landscape has been significantly impacted by the discovery of two vulnerabilities in D-Link NAS devices, designated as CVE-2024-3273 and CVE-2024-3274. These vulnerabilities affect multiple (approx 92,000 internet facing devices, the bulk of which are UK based) D-Link NAS models that are […]
Severe D-Link Security Vulnerability Discovered – CVE-2024-3273 and CVE-2024-3274 Hard-Coded Credential Backdoor The cybersecurity landscape has been significantly impacted by the discovery of two vulnerabilities in D-Link NAS devices, designated as CVE-2024-3273 and CVE-2024-3274. These vulnerabilities affect multiple (approx 92,000 internet facing devices, the bulk of which are UK based) D-Link NAS models that are […]
Designed with the modern home and small office in mind, the TS-216G by QNAP is here to revolutionize your data storage experience. With its blend of high performance, smart management features, and robust security, the TS-216G is set to become your go-to NAS solution. High Performance, Low Power Consumption Powered by an ARM quad-core […]
QNAP TBS-h574TX NASBook – The Best Thunderbolt NAS Yet? QNAP has quite an enviable stronghold on the entire Thunderbolt NAS market, and although a few brands have attempted to challenge their dominance in this area over the years, ever since QNAP first revealed their first Thunderbolt device back in 2017, they have gone from strength […]
QNAP TBS-h574TX NASBook – The Best Thunderbolt NAS Yet? QNAP has quite an enviable stronghold on the entire Thunderbolt NAS market, and although a few brands have attempted to challenge their dominance in this area over the years, ever since QNAP first revealed their first Thunderbolt device back in 2017, they have gone from strength […]
A Guide to the Best 10GbE NAS Drives in 2023 Data continues to grow exponentially, with everyday devices generating substantial amounts of data. High-resolution photos, 4K Ultra HD HDR movies, and internet connections surpassing gigabit speeds have become the norm. This surge in data creation and transfer has highlighted the limitations of the traditional 1GbE […]
The new NETGEAR S3600 Series Smart Switches, launched on December 12, 2023, introduce top-of-the-line cloud-manageable capabilities for businesses seeking 10 Gig connectivity. The two models included in this series are: NETGEAR XS508TM Price: $999.99 Features 8-Port 10G/Multi-Gigabit Ethernet ports Provides flexible and auto-adaptive wired connectivity Non-blocking switching with 200Gbps line rate fabric Configurable L2/L2+ network […]
Black Friday 2023 – Deals in Storage and Networking Black Friday 2023 – Both home and business users alike often take this opportunity to upgrade or improve upon their existing data storage setup, and it should come as no surprise that several of the top-tier data storage and network tech providers in the world get […]
A Guide to the Best 10GbE NAS Drives in 2023 Data continues to grow exponentially, with everyday devices generating substantial amounts of data. High-resolution photos, 4K Ultra HD HDR movies, and internet connections surpassing gigabit speeds have become the norm. This surge in data creation and transfer has highlighted the limitations of the traditional 1GbE […]
Black Friday Bargains on QNAP NAS & Switches This Black Friday 2023 Black Friday 2023 – Both home and business users alike often take this opportunity to upgrade or improve upon their existing data storage setup, and it should come as no surprise that several of the top-tier data storage and network tech providers in […]