Samsung SSD Failure Reports Increasing – What is happening? Note, Feb 15/02/23 – There is Updated Information on the Samsung M.2 NVMe SSD Firmware Issue. You can find out more in the article and video below: Samsung 990 Pro SSD Firmware Failures UPDATED Video – HERE Samsung 990 Pro SSD Failures UPDATED Article – HERE Reports […]
New Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station from UGREEN Revealed at IFA Berlin UGREEN has made a strong EARLY statement at IFA 2024 in Berlin with the unveiling of their latest innovation, the Revodok Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station. This addition to UGREEN’s prestigious Revodok series is designed to enhance productivity and user experience by harnessing the latest […]
Sharge Disk Plus SSD Enclosure Review The Sharge Disk Plus SSD Enclosure presents itself as a leading solution in the realm of portable storage, combining ultra-slim design, robust construction, and innovative features. As an external M.2 SSD enclosure, it’s designed to provide high-capacity storage options for users on the go, whether for work, gaming, or […]
Jonsbo N3 Vs N2 NAS Enclosure – Which Should You Buy? It would be fair to say that 2023 has been an absolute boom year for DIY NAS servers! While the concept of owning your own cloud and building it from scratch isn’t new, and brands have been investing heavily in this kind of technology […]
Minisforum Reveals so, SO Many New Systems at IFA 2024 At IFA 2024, Minisforum showcased a range of innovative mini-PC solutions and OCuLink-enabled expansion options, aimed at professionals seeking high-performance, compact computing systems. Minisforum has been steadily making waves in the mini-PC market by delivering a combination of powerful processors, energy-efficient designs, and versatile expansion […]
Is it Better to Buy a NAS or Build One Yourself? Have you ever looked at the cost of popular Network attached storage devices from brands such as Synology and QNAP, then looked at the price tag and thought “wait…HOW MUCH?!? I could build my own NAS server for much less than that”? Well, you […]
How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS220+ to 18GB Memory Back in May 2020, when the Synology DS220+ was first revealed, many users were surprised at the maximum memory limit that the manufacturers stated ion the specifications – 6GB of DDR4 to be precise (as well as only 1 memory stick being accessible […]
Synology DS423 vs DS423+, Plus versus value series. Full 4-bay range compared: DS420j – Good for multimedia, but limited to one or two things running simultaneously DS418 (replaced by DS423) – Good for multimedia using Synology Apps (h264 + h265 support) DS423 Good for multimedia using Synology Apps (h264 support) (Plex and h265 seem to be an issue) DS420+(replaced by DS423+) Good for […]
PCIe 4 NVMe SSD Comparison – WD Black SN850X vs Seagate Firecuda 530 In all my years of covering the subject of storage here on the blog, there are a few brand rivalries that stand out more than any other – and when it comes to HDDs and SSDs it has always been Western Digital […]
QNAP TS-464 or the Synology DS423+ NAS Drive – Which Should You Buy? Choosing Between the Synology DS423+ and QNAP TS-464 NAS is more than just about how you are spending your money at checkout! Making a move away from 3rd public cloud storage can be a big, BIG decision for some users. The ‘freemium’ […]
The QNAP TS-264 NAS Drive Review For those looking to transition from cloud-based platforms to a more compact private server, the QNAP TS-264 NAS is a highly desirable option for many. The latest release in QNAP’s flagship series of Prosumer/SMB hardware, the TS-264 represents the most advanced iteration of this product line to date. This […]
Best Jonsbo Builds for $250 / $500 / $1000 (or Pounds, or Euros!) This is a guide on building your own Jonsbo N2 NAS for less than £250, £500 or £750-1000. With many of us feeling the pinch these days due to global financial issues affecting most of our wallets, it’s unsurprising to hear that […]
Synology WRX560 Router Review – Premium Networking? The importance of a competent router in your home or business environment has never been more pertinent than RIGHT NOW! Finding that sweet spot for your internet access needs of high bandwidth, ease of access, yet secure and multi-layered is a terrifically difficult middle ground to achieve. Alongside […]
Terramaster F8 SSD PLUS Flash NAS Review The Terramaster F8 SSD Plus is a compact NAS device designed to address the increasing demand for high-speed, flash-based storage solutions in the prosumer and small business markets. With the recent rise in popularity of flash NAS devices, several brands have entered the market, offering their own versions […]
Synology Photos is FIXED – AI Subject Recognition is BACK!!! That’s right! After 2 years of waiting, Synology has finally added support for AI subject recognition back into their premium photography application in DSM 7.2. Long-time followers of the Synology brand will be aware that in previous older versions of Synology’s DSM platform, there was […]
Synology DS224+ vs QNAP TS-262 NAS – Which is Better? Isn’t it great when any facet of the tech industry gives birth to competition! In the early days of any new form of technology, the relative scarcity and newness of anything result in very few options for buyers to get the best value or competitive […]
What drives are compatible with Synology? If you know or use a certain type of drive, share it with others in a table below! Synology NAS and Hard Drive Compatibility in 2022 If you have been a long-running advocate of Synology NAS over the years, or have been elbow deep in the Synology eco-system for […]
Synology NAS SSD Caching – Is There a Difference Between NVMe and SATA SSD Use If you have purchased a Synology NAS in the last 2-3 years in the ‘PLUS’ series of devices (eg. DS920+, DS1019+, DS720+, DS918+, RS1619XS+, etc) then chances are one of the reasons that you considered it was because of the […]
The Terramaster F8 SSD and F8 SSD PLUS Hardware Revealed The Terramaster F8 SSD and F8 SSD PLUS NAS devices represent notable advancements in NAS storage solutions, designed for both small business and domestic applications. These models integrate high performance, versatile storage options, and advanced software features within a compact and portable design. Priced at […]
Turnkey NAS Brands in 2023 – Get it Right, FIRST TIME! If you have been looking to purchase your first NAS drive, or are looking at upgrading the system that you have been using in your home/office for the last few years, then it is understandable that it is ALOT to get to grips with. […]