Synology Announces New DS423+ NAS with NVMe Storage Pools and Powerful CPU – March 15th 2023. Synology, a leading provider of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, has announced its latest addition to its lineup – the DS423+. This new NAS comes packed with features, including NVMe storage pools and a powerful CPU borrowed from the previously […]
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Synology DS423+ NAS release date and specs and price
DS423+ release date Synology DS423+ released (4-bay plus series NAS) Synology, a global leader in network-attached storage (NAS), is set to release their latest model, the DS423+. This powerful NAS device is packed with features that make it perfect for both home and business users alike. With a release date set for March 15th 2023, […]
Comparing Hard Drive Noise of WD, Seagate, Synology and More HDDs
How Noisy Are Seagate, WD and Synology Hard Drives? If you have ever been in close proximity to any modern large-capacity hard drive, you will be well aware that despite their attractive high capacity, that they generate a fair amount of ambient noise. Hard drives have changed substantially over the last decade or more and […]
Choose the Best drives for my Synology, QNAP, ASUSTOR, and TerraMaster – how to make sense from spec sheet
If you’re in the market for a new hard disk drive (HDD) to use in your network-attached storage (NAS) setup, then you’re probably facing a barrage of technical jargon and specifications that can be overwhelming. But fear not, as we’re here to help you make sense of HDD spec sheets and find the right drive […]
Synology to introduce HAT3300 Plus Series Hard drives
Synology PLUS NAS Hard Drives ā The HAT3300 Series Get ready for some exciting news for all the Synology and Network Attached Storage (NAS) fans out there! Synology is rolling out a brand new series of HAT3300 hard drives in 2023, and this time it’s geared towards home and SMB users. While Synology already has […]
How to Enable NVMe Storage Pool on Synology That Only Allow Caching

Synology DiskStations are powerful devices that can be used as centralized storage solutions for personal and business use. They support various types of storage pools and volumes, including HDD, SSD, and NVMe SSD. However, the Synology DSM (Disk Station Manager) interface only allows the NVMe SSDs to be used as cache. If you want to […]
An Idiots Guide to WD SSDs – A Buyers Guide
Choosing a WD SSD – Get it Right First Time When did SSD technology become so complex? Choosing an SSD was once very easy – they were all SATA and they were all ROUGHLY the same price per terabyte. But in the last few years, SSD technology and development have evolved incredibly rapidly and now […]
How to Choose the BEST Value Hard Drive and Best Price per TB – Get it Right, FIRST TIME!
Choosing the Best Hard Drive for Price per Terabyte or Gigabyte One question that storage users who are more concerned about the longevity and future-proofing of their storage ask us is: “HDD Price per TB (best cost Hard Drives). Is it better to get bigger size drives or smaller drives but more of them to […]
What HDD is best for NAS?
Amazon Prime Day Oct 2022 – Early Access Deals on Synology, QNAP, HDDs, SSDs, Cameras and Network Switches
Prime Day Bargains on NAS, Hard Drives, SSDs, Cameras and Network Equipment ANOTHER Amazon Prime Day in 2022? Yep, just a month before Black Friday kicks off and Amazon has decided to host an impromptu 2nd in-house sale event beginning on Tuesday 11th Oct until midnight on Wednesday 12th Oct (in 15 countries; Austria, Canada, […]
Hardware Shortages in 2022 and Why They Are Going to Continue into 2023 and 2024
Why are there Hardware Shortages in HDDs, SSDs, NAS, DAS and more If you have been trying to purchase any kind of hardware in the last 12 months, then you will be acutely aware that there have been reported shortages in practically all kinds of business and commercial technology. Indeed, for many this has felt […]
Amazon Prime Day 2022 – Deals on NAS, Hard Drives, SSDs, Cameras and Network Equipment
Looking for the Amazon Prime Day Deals Page for October 11th and 12th 2022? Visit this page HERE Prime Day Bargains on Synology, QNAP, Seagate, WD, Sabrent and More to Watch For That’s right, it is that time once again when the biggest e-retail company in the world hosts Its very own mega sale – […]
WD Red Pro vs Seagate Ironwolf Pro vs Synology HAT5300 Hard Drives – Which Should You Buy in 2022/2023?
Seagate Ironwolf or WD Red or Synology HAT5300 HDDs – Best for your NAS? Choosing the right hard drive media to go inside your Network Attached Storage (NAS) server can be a lot more complicated than you might think. A long time ago (about 20 years at least) buying hard drives was much easier, as […]
Hardware Shortages in 2022 – Why They are STILL a Thing in 2022 and will continue till 2024
Why are there Hardware Shortages in HDDs, SSDs, NAS, DAS and more If you have been trying to purchase any kind of hardware in the last 12 months, then you will be acutely aware that there have been reported shortages in practically all kinds of business and commercial technology. Indeed, for many this has felt […]
Seagate Ironwolf Pro vs WD Red Pro vs Synology HAT5300 Hard Drives – Best for your NAS?
Seagate Ironwolf or WD Red or Synology HAT5300 HDDs – Best for your NAS? Choosing the right hard drive media to go inside your Network Attached Storage (NAS) server can be a lot more complicated than you might think. A long time ago (about 20 years at least) buying hard drives was much easier, as […]
A Guide to Rackmount NAS – Sorted by Size
Choosing the Right Rackmount NAS – Understanding the Importance of Depth There was once a time when owning any kind of rackmount based storage and/or computer equipment was squarely aimed at high-end business and data centres. Unlike the desktop PC, laptop keyboard or touch screen device that you are likely reading this on, a rackmount […]
New Synology HAS5300 SAS Hard Drives Released
The HAS5300 Hard Drives – New SAS Media from Synology Revealed Yes, that’s right. Synology has now released a range of SAS (12Gb) hard drives in the HAS5300 series. Last year, when Synology first revealed that they were going to start producing their own range of SATA hard drives for their Diskstation and Rackstation NAS […]
WD My Book Live NAS – Remote Format Attack Reported
WD My Book NAS Devices Being Remotely Formatted If you are reading this and you own a WD My Book or WD My Book Live Duo, then you might want to go check on it and maybe disconnect it from the internet for now. In the last 24+ hours, multiple users have reported that whilst […]
Hard Drive Noise – Seagate vs WD vs Synology and Toshiba
How Noisy Are Seagate, WD and Synology Hard Drives? If you have ever been in close proximity to any modern large capacity hard drive, you will be well aware that despite their attractive high capacity, that they generate a fair amount of ambient noise. Hard drives have changed substantially over the last decade or more […]
NAS, Hard Drive & SSD Shortages in 2021 – WHY, HOW, WHERE and WHEN?
Why Are there Hardware Shortages and Price Increases in Hard Drives, SSD and NAS? Where has all the stock gone and why is everything suddenly more expensive? This is the question that lots of users who are are getting ready to purchase or upgrade their data storage solutions in 2021 are asking. From hard drives […]