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 […]
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Cost Effective QNAP TS-432X and TS-632X Desktop 10GbE and ECC Memory Ready NAS Revealed
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 […]
Cost Effective QNAP TS-432X and TS-632X Desktop 10GbE and ECC Memory Ready NAS Revealed
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 […]
Asustor Flashstor Gen 2 Revealed – AMD Ryzen, ECC Memory, Gen4 SSDs, Dual 10GbE!
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 […]
D-Link NAS Hard-Coded Credential Security Vulnerability Discovered – DISCONNECT FROM THE INTERNET NOW
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 […]
DISCONNECT YOUR D-LINK NAS FROM THE INTERNET NOW! (Hard Coded Vulnerability Discovered)
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 […]
Introducing the New TS-216G: Your 2-Bay 2.5GbE NAS Solution!
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 Thunderbolt 4 / 10GbE NAS – Should You Buy? (Short Review)
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 Thunderbolt 4 / 10GbE NAS – Should You Buy? (Short Review)
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 […]
Best 10GbE NAS to Buy in 2023/2024
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 […]
New 10GbE Smart switches – NETGEAR XS508TM and XS516TM
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 […]
CONFIRMED Black Friday Deals – NAS, DAS, Hard Drives, SSDs, Switches, etc
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 […]
Recommended 10GbE NAS to Buy in 2023/2024
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 […]
QNAP NAS and Switch Deals on Black Friday 2023
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 […]
Thunderbolt 5 Revealed By Intel – 12GB/s Bandwidth Ready!
Thunderbolt 5: The Future of Connectivity or an Overkill for Most Users? As Thunderbolt 5 prepares to make its debut in 2024, many consumers are left wondering if this new technology is a significant advancement they should be anticipating or just another buzz that will fade away. This doubt intensifies especially when considering the lukewarm […]
QNAP Unleashes the Power of 25GbE with New Dual-Port Network Expansion Card QXG-25G2SF-E810
Taipei, Taiwan, September 5, 2023 – In a groundbreaking move, QNAP® Systems, Inc., a trailblazer in computing, networking, and storage solutions, has unveiled the QXG-25G2SF-E810, a dual-port 25GbE SFP28 network expansion card that is set to revolutionize the world of data transmission. This cutting-edge expansion card is equipped with the Intel® Ethernet Controller E810-XXVAM2, supporting […]
The Best 5G SIM Routers of 2023/2024
The Best SIM/LTE Routers of 2023/2024 So Far With the rapid development of portable routers and the increase in cellular data internet speeds, many are wondering whether it’s finally time to cut the cord on wired internet in their homes and businesses. Not long ago, a SIM/LTE router was slightly larger than a phone and […]
Critical Vulnerability Unveiled: TPLink Tapo Smart Bulb Exposes Sensitive Data (Strengthen your Home Network Security via VLANs)
How to prevent hackers from stealing your data via smart devices like smart light bulbs, sockets, smart speakers, android HDMI TV dongles, and cheap android tablets and phones. Here is a vulnerabilities discovered yesterday: CVE-2023-38906 An issue in TPLink Smart bulb Tapo series L530 v.1.0.0 and Tapo Application v.2.8.14 allows a remote attacker to obtain […]
[Solved] Unveiling the 10GbE Enigma: How I Boosted Speed to 800MB/s on Synology DS923+ with 4x RAID 0
Unable to maximize transfer speed on Synology DS-923+ Just put together the following setup: NAS: – Synology DS-923+, with 32GB RAM and 4x WD Red Plus 10TB each in RAID 0 – Synology 10Gbps ethernet adapter Switch: – TRENDnet 10Gbps Switch Desktop: – TRENDnet 10Gbps ethernet card, using Marvell’s AQtion chipset – Brand new CAT6A […]
The Best 5G SIM Routers of 2023/2024 – Get It Right Time!
The Best SIM/LTE Routers of 2023/2024 So Far With the rapid development of portable routers and the increase in cellular data internet speeds, many are wondering whether it’s finally time to cut the cord on wired internet in their homes and businesses. Not long ago, a SIM/LTE router was slightly larger than a phone and […]