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WHY Synology Changed Support of 3rd Party Hard Drives in DSM?

Is there a good reason for Synology to change the support of “Unverified Drives” in DSM? Synology has long been regarded as one of the most user-friendly and reliable NAS brands in the market, balancing intuitive software with a wide hardware range that appeals to both home and business users. However, in recent years the […]

Week 33 Tech Roundup – TerraMaster F2-425, Synology AI Office, PCIe 6.0 SSDs, AOL Dial-Up Ends, and N5 Pro AI NAS Debuts

Week 33 Tech Roundup – TerraMaster F2-425, Synology AI Office, PCIe 6.0 SSDs, AOL Dial-Up Ends, and N5 Pro AI NAS Debuts

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week33-2025.wav   Here is your Weekly Tech Digest – Week 33 (2025). This edition highlights significant developments across the NAS, SSD, motherboard, and AI infrastructure sectors. From new AI-enhanced NAS devices to Synology’s growing enterprise support, PCIe 6.0 breakthroughs, and the end of AOL dial-up, this week was packed with noteworthy announcements.   TerraMaster F2-425 […]

Super Budget 6 Port 10GbE Managed Switch Review (Is AliExpress Worth it?)

Does this Budget $140 AliExpress 10GbE Switch Deserve Your Data? The landscape of 10 Gigabit Ethernet networking has seen a significant shift over the past few years, with hardware that was once considered enterprise-only gradually trickling down to the consumer and prosumer market. Affordable multi-gig switches, particularly those with 2.5G or SFP-only configurations, are now […]

Synology DS425+ NAS Review

 Synology DS425+ Review – Should You Buy This NAS? The Synology DS425+ is a 4-bay NAS system launched in mid-2025 as part of the company’s continued refresh of its Plus Series product line, replacing the DS423+. It is designed to serve home power users, creative professionals, and small business environments that require a balance of […]

Synology AI Console Review – Genuinely Useful or Trend Chasing?

AI Console for Synology Mail Plus and Synology Office – But Should You Use It? Note -Thanks again to Daniel from Germany for all his support and assistance for this video. Visit his site HERE Synology has introduced a new software package called AI Console, aimed at integrating third-party AI and large language model (LLM) […]

Week 32 Tech Digest – PCIe 6 SSDs, Wi-Fi 7 Travel Routers, Unraid 7.2, SanDisk 256TB SSD, QNAP AI Tools & More

Week 32 Tech Digest – PCIe 6 SSDs, Wi-Fi 7 Travel Routers, Unraid 7.2, SanDisk 256TB SSD, QNAP AI Tools & More

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week32-2025.wav Here’s the Weekly Tech Digest covering standout developments from August’s first week in enterprise storage, NAS innovation, next-gen SSDs, and AI infrastructure. This edition features major OS releases from Unraid and Proxmox, breakthrough SSD launches from Micron and SanDisk, and exciting new AI assistant tools from QNAP. Let’s dive into the first five highlights. […]

Synology DS1825+ vs UGREEN DXP8800 PLUS NAS – Which Should You Buy?

DS1825+ vs DXP8800 PLUS NAS – Synology or UGREEN for your Data? In 2025, the market for high-capacity 8-bay NAS systems has become more competitive than ever, with traditional leaders like Synology now facing serious contenders from newer brands such as UGREEN. The Synology DS1825+ represents the company’s latest flagship in the Plus series, incorporating […]

Week 31 Tech Roundup – 245TB SSDs, NAS AI Accelerators, Raspberry Pi Modding, and Synology DS225+ Launch

Week 31 Tech Roundup – 245TB SSDs, NAS AI Accelerators, Raspberry Pi Modding, and Synology DS225+ Launch

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week31-2025.wav   Here is your Weekly Tech Digest – Week 31 (2025), covering major announcements and hardware launches across NAS, storage, networking, and embedded computing. This week features breakthroughs in Raspberry Pi mods, PlayStation 5 storage upgrades, enterprise-grade HDD testing, and next-gen SSD innovations. Below are the first five news highlights of the week.   […]

Using Unverified HDD/SSD on a Synology 2025 NAS – A COMPLETE STEP BY STEP WALKTHROUGH

Use Whatever Hard Drives or SSDs on Your Synology NAS (2025 Guide) Note – there is a YouTube tutorial version of this guide HERE on the NASCompares YouTube Channel Synology’s 2025 generation of NAS systems, such as the DS925+ and other Plus series models, introduced a more restrictive approach to drive compatibility. Unlike previous generations, […]

How to Use Unverified HDDs and SSDs on a Synology 2025 NAS (COMPLETE GUIDE)

Use Whatever Hard Drives or SSDs on Your Synology NAS (2025 Guide) Note – there is a YouTube tutorial version of this guide HERE on the NASCompares YouTube Channel Synology’s 2025 generation of NAS systems, such as the DS925+ and other Plus series models, introduced a more restrictive approach to drive compatibility. Unlike previous generations, […]

Synology DS225+ NAS Review

Synology DS225+ NAS Review – Should You Buy? The Synology DS225+ is a 2-bay desktop NAS released in 2025 as a refresh to the DS224+, aimed at home users, remote workers, and small teams needing centralized storage, backup, and multimedia functionality. It retains the Intel Celeron J4125 processor, a quad-core chip with integrated graphics, and […]

Synology DS225+ NAS Review – SHOULD YOU BUY?

Synology DS225+ NAS Review – Should You Buy? The Synology DS225+ is a 2-bay desktop NAS released in 2025 as a refresh to the DS224+, aimed at home users, remote workers, and small teams needing centralized storage, backup, and multimedia functionality. It retains the Intel Celeron J4125 processor, a quad-core chip with integrated graphics, and […]

Synology DS425+ NAS Review – SHOULD YOU BUY?

 Synology DS425+ Review – Should You Buy This NAS? The Synology DS425+ is a 4-bay NAS system launched in mid-2025 as part of the company’s continued refresh of its Plus Series product line, replacing the DS423+. It is designed to serve home power users, creative professionals, and small business environments that require a balance of […]

Synology DS1525+ NAS Review

Synology DS1525+ NAS Review – A Solid Release, with bizarre compatibility rules The Synology DS1525+ is the latest entry in the company’s long-running 5-bay Plus series, designed to deliver a flexible and reliable storage solution for small businesses, creative professionals, and advanced home users who require more capacity and functionality than entry-level models but do […]

Synology DS1825+ NAS Review

Review of the Synology DS1825+ NAS – Locked In? The Synology DS1825+ is the latest 8-bay desktop NAS in the company’s established Plus series, positioned as the direct successor to the DS1821+ that launched in late 2020. After a considerable gap of nearly four years, expectations were high for significant improvements in hardware and features […]

QNAP NAS Port Reference Guide (2025 Edition)

QNAP NAS Port Reference Guide (2025 Edition)

For users looking to secure and configure their QNAP NAS correctly, understanding the many system and application ports is crucial. Below is a consolidated and sorted list of known ports used by QNAP services, apps, and protocols as of 2025. This guide is ideal for users setting up firewalls, VPN tunnels, or remote access via […]

Week 26 Tech Roundup – Compact NAS Launches, microSD Express Speeds, NAND Forecasts, and Synology’s Global Release

Week 26 Tech Roundup – Compact NAS Launches, microSD Express Speeds, NAND Forecasts, and Synology’s Global Release

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week26-2025.wav This week in storage and networking technology, we’re seeing a strong trend toward energy-efficient NAS hardware, ultra-fast removable storage, and growing demand for high-endurance NAND solutions in industrial sectors. Meanwhile, Synology’s long-anticipated DS1525+ NAS has officially launched for global users, marking a notable expansion in AMD-powered NAS offerings. Here’s your detailed breakdown of the […]