The EASIEST NAS Software You Can Use on Your Custom NAS Server The appeal of building your very own NAS server instead of purchasing pre-built and OS-locked alternatives from brands like Synology or QNAP, as well as ditching third-party cloud storage from Google and Apple that is subscription-based, cannot really be argued with! The savings […]
QNAP vs UGREEN NAS – Which Should You Buy? Now that the UGREEN NAS system is arriving at traditional retail, many users are starting to ask whether this new name in the world of NAS is a better or worse alternative than the established status quo for their data storage and private cloud needs. Although […]
HexOS – Trying to Make NAS and BYO NAS More User-Friendly Most people under the age of 60 have a decent level of computer experience – that’s pretty much a stone-cold fact, thanks to the growing dependence of society on digital devices. Break that down a little further and chances are that most people under […]
Synology vs UGREEN NAS – Which Should You Buy? Whether you are reading this article because youāre looking to upgrade your existing Synology network attached storage system and are exploring your current options, or youāve heard about the remarkably successful UGREEN Kickstarter and are considering it for your data, today I want to discuss which […]
AIFFRO K100 SSD NAS Review – N100 Powered Flash NAS for Your Pocket? AND ANOTHER SSD NAS has arrived on the market, this time from AIFFRO with their K100 4-Bay NVMe micro/pocket server. Nowadays, it seems like every brand and it’s subsidiary want to get in on ALL SSD NAS systems! The decreasing cost of […]
Synology and AI Admin Console – What Exactly Is Synology Doing with AI? Synology is gearing up to introduce its AI Admin Console, a feature designed to integrate advanced AI capabilities into its suite of applications. This new tool, slated for release with DSM 7.2.2 later in 2024, will allow users to connect to AI […]
What is the Synology GS Series? And Who Is It For? Synology has been in the market for almost 25 years now, and during that time, they have rolled out numerous large-capacity solutions. However, the GS series is the brand’s most significant move thus far towards true data center-class scale storage. Last year saw the […]
What is the Synology GS Series? And Who Is It For? Synology has been in the market for almost 25 years now, and during that time, they have rolled out numerous large-capacity solutions. However, the GS series is the brand’s most significant move thus far towards true data center-class scale storage. Last year saw the […]
The Flashstor Gen 2 NVMe NAS – Update on Performance, PCIe Lanes, Release, and More In the two months or so since Asustor first announced the release of the new entry into their Flash NAS series, the Flashstor Gen 2, it has caused quite a buzz! This new 12x M.2 NVMe slot desktop NAS system […]
Introduction The X-Sense Wi-Fi Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm SC07-WX offers an advanced home safety solution with its Wi-Fi connectivity, long battery life, and comprehensive mobile app integration. This device promises enhanced security through its rapid detection capabilities and user-friendly features. In this review, we delve into the installation process, app functionality, and various […]
What Has QNAP Planned for 2024 and 2025? QNAP unveiled a variety of new hardware and software solutions at Computex 2024, designed to cater to both personal and business users. Among the highlights is a USB-to-10GbE connectivity adapter, which promises to bring high-speed network capabilities to devices that previously required PCIe cards. Additionally, they will […]
What Has QNAP Planned for 2024 and 2025? QNAP unveiled a variety of new hardware and software solutions at Computex 2024, designed to cater to both personal and business users. Among the highlights is a USB-to-10GbE connectivity adapter, which promises to bring high-speed network capabilities to devices that previously required PCIe cards. Additionally, they will […]
Synology Launches a New Backup-Focused Server Solution – ActiveProtect and the DP Series What is ActiveProtect and Why is Synology choosing 2024 to launch a completely new kind of solution into their portfolio? It’s a valid Q! I think it would be fair to say that Synology has been re-calibrating a lot of its solutions […]
Synology Solution Exhibition 2024 Taipei (Article Still in Progress!) Synology has been unusually talkative in advance of their latest launch event for 2024! All too often, they tend to hold back the bulk of their intended release plans for the year (in both hardware and software services) prior to their events, which can often lead […]
Synology Solution Exhibition 2024 Taipei (Article Still in Progress!) Synology has been unusually talkative in advance of their latest launch event for 2024! All too often, they tend to hold back the bulk of their intended release plans for the year (in both hardware and software services) prior to their events, which can often lead […]
Synology Launches a New Backup-Focused Server Solution – ActiveProtect and the DP Series What is ActiveProtect and Why is Synology choosing 2024 to launch a completely new kind of solution into their portfolio? It’s a valid Q! I think it would be fair to say that Synology has been re-calibrating a lot of its solutions […]
EVERYTHING Revealed at Computex 2024 Welcome to the Computex Taipei 2024 Megathread on NASCompares! As one of the world’s largest and most influential tech trade shows, Computex Taipei is the hub for groundbreaking announcements in the data storage industry. Throughout the event, which runs from June 4-7, 2024, we’ll be providing up-to-the-minute coverage of all […]
Phison at Computex 2024 – What Was On Show? Note – this is a pre-launch article based on what I saw on the setup-day of cOMPUTEX 2024 (3/6/24). A fuller update to this article will be made after the Computex Launch day on 4/6 and a YouTube Video too. A regular veteran of Computex, Phison […]
EVERYTHING Revealed at Computex 2024 Welcome to the Computex Taipei 2024 Megathread on NASCompares! As one of the world’s largest and most influential tech trade shows, Computex Taipei is the hub for groundbreaking announcements in the data storage industry. Throughout the event, which runs from June 4-7, 2024, we’ll be providing up-to-the-minute coverage of all […]
CWWK x86 P5 NAS Review – SUPER COMPACT NVMe NAS? Have you noticed just how diverse the world of DiY NAS has become? I’m old enough to remember when ‘Do It Yourself’ or Build Your Own’ (BYO) in the server world would mean converting an old PC case. Then things got SMALLER! The Rasperry Pi, […]