https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week12-2025.wav 1. Synology DSM Vulnerability Patched After PWN2OWN 2024 Disclosure Synology has resolved a man-in-the-middle vulnerability (CVE-2024-10444) that was disclosed during PWN2OWN 2024. The flaw allowed attackers to hijack admin sessions through improper certificate validation in DSM’s LDAP utilities. Affected Versions: DSM 7.1, 7.2.1, and 7.2.2.Resolution: Fixed in updates 7.1.1-42962-8, 7.2.1-69057-7, and 7.2.2-72806-3.Severity: CVSS 7.5 […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week9-2025.wav Welcome to the NAScompares Weekly Digest for Week 9 of 2025! This week saw major announcements in the storage, networking, and NAS industries, including lunar data centers, next-gen NAND advancements, NAS OS updates, and new high-speed SSDs. Let’s dive into the biggest news from the past week. 🚀 Phison and Lonestar Partner for Lunar […]
The Lincstation N2 NAS Review The Lincstation N2 NAS is the successor to the Lincstation N1, a flash-focused NAS system that made waves in 2024. While the N1 was praised for its compact size and SSD-centric design, it had certain limitations, such as the lack of 10GbE connectivity and limited active cooling. Now, Lincplus has […]
The Lincstation S1 NAS Review – REAL Turnkey UnRAID NAS? The network-attached storage (NAS) market continues to expand, with an increasing number of brands stepping into the space with new and innovative solutions. One such emerging brand is Lincplus, known for its affordable tech offerings, including the Lincstation N1 released in 2024. Now, they are […]
How to Install UnRAID on a Terramaster NAS Drive in 15mins Note – Terramaster have changed their policy with regard to installation of 3rd Party OS’ on their systems. This change now means that running UnRAID on your Terramaster NAS will NOT invalidate your 2/3 Year (device dependent) hardware warranty. However they will not support […]
The Lincstation N2 NAS Review The Lincstation N2 NAS is the successor to the Lincstation N1, a flash-focused NAS system that made waves in 2024. While the N1 was praised for its compact size and SSD-centric design, it had certain limitations, such as the lack of 10GbE connectivity and limited active cooling. Now, Lincplus has […]
The Lincstation S1 NAS Review – REAL Turnkey UnRAID NAS? The network-attached storage (NAS) market continues to expand, with an increasing number of brands stepping into the space with new and innovative solutions. One such emerging brand is Lincplus, known for its affordable tech offerings, including the Lincstation N1 released in 2024. Now, they are […]
Synology ActiveProtect and the Future of DSM Powered Backup Solutions? The introduction of Synology’s ActiveProtect platform signifies a major pivot in the company’s approach to data protection, targeting enterprise-grade backup requirements with purpose-built solutions. Available on the DP320, DP340, and flagship DP7400 models, ActiveProtect is designed to simplify and centralize backup processes for a wide […]
Firefly Pocket Cloud Mobile NAS Docking Station Mobile NAS solutions have become somewhat vogue in the last year or so. Network Attached Storage solutions (NAS) have become increasingly popular as a cost-effective and storage-desirable alternative to cloud services, but once you step outside of the local area network of your chosen NAS solution, certain limitations […]
Minisforum MGA1 Oculink GPU Dock Review The Minisforum MGA1 Oculink GPU Dock is a purpose-built external graphics solution that combines portability with performance. It features an integrated AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU, making it ideal for users who need scalable graphical performance for tasks like gaming, video editing, or 3D rendering. Unlike traditional eGPU […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week3-2025.wav It’s been another exciting week in the world of network-attached storage and data-centric technology! From massive advancements in storage capacity and blazing-fast SSDs to innovative new NAS features and software updates, the tech world continues to deliver surprises. In this week’s roundup, we dive into the latest announcements, updates, and breakthroughs that are sure […]
Synology offers two distinct solutions for data management and protection: the traditional DSM-based NAS devices and the newer ActiveProtect DP Series appliances. Here’s a comparison to help you understand their differences and determine which might be more suitable for your needs: Comparison Table: DSM-Based NAS vs. ActiveProtect DP Series Feature DSM-Based NAS ActiveProtect DP Series […]
Minisforum MS-A2 Workstation – Coming Soon We spoke about a lot of mini PCs in 2024, and as 2025 rolls around, you will be unsurprised to know that many of the existing brands hoping to take advantage of growing demand for efficient, compact, yet powerful computers have not exactly been resting! One of the most […]
Firefly Pocket Cloud Mobile NAS Docking Station Mobile NAS solutions have become somewhat vogue in the last year or so. Network Attached Storage solutions (NAS) have become increasingly popular as a cost-effective and storage-desirable alternative to cloud services, but once you step outside of the local area network of your chosen NAS solution, certain limitations […]
Minisforum MS-A2 Workstation – Coming Soon We spoke about a lot of mini PCs in 2024, and as 2025 rolls around, you will be unsurprised to know that many of the existing brands hoping to take advantage of growing demand for efficient, compact, yet powerful computers have not exactly been resting! One of the most […]
The Synology Beestation BST170-8T NAS Coming Soon The range of solutions on offer from Synology, arguably the most popular brand in the world of Network Attached Storage (NAS), is pretty diverse. Though the brand has been rather restrained in recent years in terms of its consumer hardware, they are still one of the most well-regarded […]
CES 2025 in Las Vegas is in full swing, and Synology has made waves by unveiling the BeeStation Plus (BST170-8T), an updated version of their entry-level NAS that packs some exciting new features. Here’s everything we know about this affordable and simplified NAS solution for personal and small business use. What’s New with the BeeStation […]
Synology ActiveProtect and the Future of DSM Powered Backup Solutions? The introduction of Synology’s ActiveProtect platform signifies a major pivot in the company’s approach to data protection, targeting enterprise-grade backup requirements with purpose-built solutions. Available on the DP320, DP340, and flagship DP7400 models, ActiveProtect is designed to simplify and centralize backup processes for a wide […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week1-2025.wav Solidigm Exits Consumer SSD Market to Focus on Enterprise Solutions Solidigm, a subsidiary of SK Hynix, has officially exited the consumer SSD market to concentrate exclusively on enterprise solutions. This shift comes with the removal of the “Client SSD” category from its website, signaling a definitive end to its consumer offerings. Key Developments: Last […]
New Lincstation S1 and N2 NAS Revealed *UPDATE* – The Reviews are in. You can read my review of the Lincstation S1 NAS HERE on NASCompares and HERE on YouTube. Alternatively, you can watch my Review of the Lincstation N2 on YouTube HERE, and the written review of the N2 Review HERE on NASCompares. It […]