Review of the Nextorage NEM-PA PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD Why should you care about the Nextorage NEM-PA SSD? It is a reasonable question at the start of 2022, as it is fair to say that there are now quite a lot of SSDs available in the market that promise upwards and over 7,000MB/s. The […]
FLASHSTOR 6 FS6706T and FLASHSTOR 12 Pro FS6712X – ASUSTOR’s first all-M.2 SSD NAS ASUSTOR has launched its fastest NAS devices ever, the all-NVMe Flashstor 6 and Flashstor 12 Pro. These are ASUSTOR’s first dedicated PCIe 3.0 M.2 NVMe SSD NAS, providing unmatched performance in a NAS device. Both devices are equipped with Intel’s newest […]
The QNAP TS-462 NAS Drive Review As we begin the year 2023, the Network Attached Storage (NAS) market has undergone quite a transformation, with all the top-tier brands introducing new and exciting offerings for both home and prosumer users. Synology, for example, has been shifting its focus towards the home and business market with a […]
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 […]
Good News Everyone, USB is Changing… AGAIN For those who want the speeds of TB3, but the ease, access and comparative affordability of USB, I have good news – USB4 has been announced, along with USB 3.2 being updated. This is very good news for those that desire faster and more fluid peripherals, but it […]
Synology Release SRM 1.3 for the RT2600AC & MR2200ac Router for Adding RT6600ax Mesh Setups Good news for those of you who have been considering upgrading their existing Synology router mesh setup OR those who already own the previous releases in the Synology Router series with the announcement of SRM 1.3 for the RT2600ac and […]
Leaving Drobo NAS and Buying a Synology or QNAP – Get it Right, First Time For a long time, I championed the Drobo Brand of network attached storage (NAS) as a great option for users looking to have their very own no-fuss, easy to set up and content-creator-friendly system. However, I think it would be […]
Seagate Firecuda Beskar Ingot USB External Hard Drive Review Generally, I rarely review USB drives here on NASCompares, as aside from external casing differences, they are generally all ‘much of a muchness. So, why am I breaking this rule today and reviewing the Seagate Firecuda External Hard drive? Well, let me explain. Buying a USB […]
Choosing The Right Seagate m.2 SSD – Difference Between Firecuda, Barracuda and Ironwolf If you are making the move from regularly SATA storage and over to the newest generation of super-fast NVMe SSD, whether it is for gaming, video editing or professional streaming, then you can suddenly be faced with an overwhelming amount of information […]
Review of the Addlink A95 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD To say that there have been a lot of SSD brands fighting for association with PS5 as a desirable upgrade for this console system would be quite an understatement. Although there are numerous supported SSDs that have been available on the market (some longer than […]
Can I upgrade DS216SE and DS218j and DS218 and DS218play RAM? A simple answer to this is a NO. There is no physical slot for a RAM stick. Why can I not upgrade RAM on Synology non-Plus models? These NAS models have a very weak computing power and everything is so simple that it can be soldered […]
Enabling DLNA Media Server Go to Control Panel > Applications > DLNA Media Server. Select Enable DLNA Media Server. Optional: Specify the following information. Field Description Service Name Specify a name for the DLNA Media Server. Select default user account Select the user account that will be the directory for the DLNA Media Server. Click Apply. How to enjoy […]
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 […]
Synology’s latest addition to their extensive NAS lineup, the BeeStation, has created a buzz in the storage solutions market. Boasting a compact design and a built-in 4TB HDD, the BeeStation is positioned as an entry-level, user-friendly NAS catering to those seeking simplicity without compromising on essential features. As it debuts in select Asian markets and […]
Synology DS1823xs+ 10GbE 8-Bay NAS Revealed Updated 19/02/23 – This article has been improved, with further information on the CPU and architecture of the device since it was published yesterday Ever wondered if Synology would ever release a 10GbE solution that was targeted at photo/video editors? A moderate-sized NAS, maybe 8 bays or so, expandable, […]
The Synology DS1821+ vs QNAP TS-873A NAS Compared The choice for businesses that are making the move away from third-party cloud services, or those looking to add a NAS to the existing multi-tier data strategy, has never been larger than in 2021. Right now, for businesses looking at a reliable desktop solution to wrap their […]
The Synology DS720+ 2-Bay NAS Drive Hardware Review Buying a new NAS drive can be pretty tough to nail down. Even if you have already gotten over the hurdle of justifying the buying a network storage device, then you find out that there are LOADS of different kinds out there. If you have been in […]
How Well Does the Synology RS422+ NAS Perform as a Plex Media Server? The rise in popularity of rackmount NAS servers being used as Plex Media Servers by home users has been surprisingly swift, largely thanks to more and more NAS brands releasing affordable (yet powerful and efficient) rack solutions. The Synology RS422+ Rackstation solution […]
Synology Reveal Details on Diskstation Manager 7.2, Mac OS Support Improvements, WORM, Volume Encryption, Cameras and more When it comes to the value of a Synology NAS product, I think it would be fair to say that the bulk of the $$$ that you pay goes towards the software – Diskstation Manager (DSM). With an […]
Synology DS2422+ NAS Review – Go Big or Go Home? I think it would be safe to say that Synology sells quite a lot of NAS. The brand has always had a strong focus on software and providing ‘solutions’, as opposed to ‘flogging hardware’, but ultimately the outcome is that Synology continues to be the […]