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Weekly Tech Digest – Week 40, 2025: Massive SSDs, Xbox Storage, NAS Security, and More

Weekly Tech Digest – Week 40, 2025: Massive SSDs, Xbox Storage, NAS Security, and More

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week40-2025.wav This week in the NASCompares Weekly Digest, we cover a range of major updates in SSD storage, console hardware compatibility, NAS firmware security, and licensed game expansion cards. Samsung redefines performance expectations with a 512 TB PCIe 6.0 SSD, while SanDisk and Western Digital continue their push into handheld gaming storage. Western Digital quietly […]

Why is 10GbE STILL NOT Everywhere (especially on NAS)?

Why are NAS Systems not 10GbE as Standard Right Now? It is 2025, yet the majority of NAS systems on the market continue to ship with 1GbE or, at best, 2.5GbE networking, leaving many users questioning why 10GbE has not become a standard feature. Over the past decade, the cost of 10GbE networking equipment, including […]

How to Make the UGREEN US3000 NAS UPS Work on a TerraMaster F4-424 Pro

How to Make the UGREEN US3000 NAS UPS Work on a TerraMaster F4-424 Pro

When TerraMaster released the F4-424 Pro, it became one of the most power-efficient Intel Alder Lake NAS systems on the market. Pairing it with an equally efficient UPS can be tricky though, since most in-line UPS systems consume 15W or more 24/7 even when the NAS is switched off. After testing the UGREEN US3000 NAS […]

UniFi UNAS 2 Review

The UniFi UNAS 2 NAS Review – Value vs Scale Note, the UNAS Pro 2 is NOW LIVE on the UniFi Store . The UNAS 4, UNAS Pro 4 and UNAS Pro 8 are now in the site, but are not available till October / Q4 2025 The UniFi UNAS 2 is a compact, entry-level […]

Week 39 Tech Digest – Wi-Fi 7, UniFi NAS Launch, LTO Surveillance, PCIe 8.0, AI Storage Trends & More

Week 39 Tech Digest – Wi-Fi 7, UniFi NAS Launch, LTO Surveillance, PCIe 8.0, AI Storage Trends & More

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week39-2025.wav This week’s digest covers the debut of Wi-Fi 7 routers from D-Link and Zyxel, powerful tape-based surveillance systems from MagStor, UniFi’s long-awaited entry into the NAS market, and innovative microSD Express cards from Transcend. Whether you’re a home user, media creator, or IT admin, this roundup spotlights the bleeding edge of storage, networking, and […]

UGREEN US3000 NAS UPS Review

Review of the UGREEN NAS UPS – Is the US3000 120W UPS Any Good? The UGREEN US3000 is a 120 W DC uninterruptible power supply developed specifically for UGREEN NAS devices that rely on an external DC power brick. Unlike conventional UPS systems that convert AC to DC, this model outputs direct 12 V DC […]

How to Get Plex/Jellyfin Hardware Transcoding BACK on Your Synology NAS

Get Graphics Drivers and Hardware Transcoding BACK for Plex/Jellyfin/Emby on your Synology NAS Note – the video on this fix will be published soon and I will update this article with images ASAP. Synology’s 2025 refresh brought the DS225+ and DS425+ with the familiar Intel Celeron J4125, but it also quietly removed the kernel graphics […]

UniFi UNAS Pro 8 Review

The UniFi UNAS Pro 8 NAS Review – The Difficult 2nd Album… Note, the UNAS Pro 2 is NOW LIVE on the UniFi Store . The UNAS 4, UNAS Pro 4 and UNAS Pro 8 are now in the site, but are not available till October. The UniFi UNAS Pro 8 is the latest rackmount […]

UniFi UNAS Pro – 6 MONTHS LATER

UniFi UNAS Pro: 6 Months On — A Measured Look at Ubiquiti’s First NAS UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of […]

NEW UniFi NAS – What Comes Next in 2025/2026? ZFS, NVMe, More Racks

UniFi New NAS Rumours – Everything We Know UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of stock at launch, so if you […]

UniFi UNAS Pro NAS – SHOULD YOU BUY?

UniFi UNAS Pro – The Pros and Cons of their new NAS UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of stock at […]

Synology vs UniFi UNAS Pro Comparison

Synology vs UniFi NAS Comparison UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of stock at launch, so if you think you want […]

QNAP vs UniFi UNAS Pro – WHICH NAS SHOULD YOU BUY?

QNAP vs UniFi NAS: Home and Business NAS Comparison UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of stock at launch, so if […]

The UniFi UNAS Pro NAS Review

UniFi UNAS Pro Review – A New Challenger Has Entered The Ring! UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of stock at […]

FAQ for DIY NAS Builds: Everything You Need to Know

FAQ for DIY NAS Builds: Everything You Need to Know

  Building a DIY NAS (Network Attached Storage) can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to manage your data, backups, and media streaming. However, it’s common to have questions about the process, compatibility, and hardware. This FAQ addresses the top questions people ask when planning a DIY NAS build, so you can make informed decisions […]

The Best DIY NAS ITX MoBo and CPU Combos – 2024/2025 UPDATED

Recommended ITX DIY NAS CPU & Motherboard Combos In today’s market, NAS motherboards are no longer just basic storage solutions but have evolved to accommodate diverse needs from small businesses to home media enthusiasts. As the demand for flexible and powerful NAS options grows, a wide range of motherboard configurations now offer features like high-speed […]

Build Your Own NAS in 2024 – DIY vs Synology/QNAP

DIY NAS vs Turnkey NAS: Which is Best for You? Today, we’re going to try and quickly and (bluntly) answer a key question in the world of network-attached storage: should you build your own NAS (DIY) or opt for a turnkey solution in 2024? This topic has been hotly debated in our recent video, “Build […]