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A History of NAS Security Incidents – Deadbolt, Synolocker, Muhstik, eCh0raix and More

A History Lesson on NAS Security Incidents – STAY SAFE! As someone who has long relied on Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices for both personal and professional use, I’ve come to appreciate the convenience and functionality they offer. These devices provide a centralized and easily accessible repository for my important data, making them indispensable tools […]

UGREEN NAS Certificate and Encryption Key Sharing on Systems

Security Flaw in Ugreen NAS Certificates Under Investigation A security concern has been raised regarding Ugreen’s new NAS devices, sparked by a Twitter user in the East who claims that all Ugreen Private Cloud NAS users share a single certificate and private key. The tweet, shared by @realShellWen, has not yet been corroborated by other […]

IOCREST USB4 to 10GbE Adapter Review

Review of the AliExpress IoCrest USB4-to-10GbE Adapter Why is a USB 10GbE network adapter such a big deal? USB NICs have been around for literally decades, so a new network adapter that takes advantage of USB can’t be that exciting, right? Well, if you’ve been in the market to buy a network upgrade for more […]

The OpenSSH regreSSHion Vulnerability – TURN OFF SSH RIGHT NOW ON YOUR NAS

New OpenSSH Vulnerability Could Impact NAS Users: What You Need to Know (Updated 3rd July 2023 with QNAP Advisory and TrueNAS implementation of the OpenSSH official Patch) A critical vulnerability in OpenSSH, dubbed “regreSSHion” and assigned CVE-2024-6387, has been discovered by researchers at Qualys. This flaw, which allows for unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) with […]

Synology 2024 NAS – Confirmed Releases, Rumours & Predictions

EVERYTHING We Know About Synology NAS Hardware and Software for 2023-2024 Synology has always been the ‘Apple’ of the NAS industry, approaching the launch of their newest hardware/software releases with a sense of gravitas and importance (global launch events, hosted digital streams, etc) that is only matched by the sheer blanket of secrecy they maintain […]

QNAP vs UGREEN NAS – Which NAS Should You Buy?

QNAP vs UGREEN NAS – Which Should You Buy? Now that the UGREEN NAS system is arriving at traditional retail, many users are starting to ask whether this new name in the world of NAS is a better or worse alternative than the established status quo for their data storage and private cloud needs. Although […]

How to Install Plex Media Server on a UGREEN NAS

Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Plex Media Server on a UGREEN NAS Now that users are beginning to get their hands on the pre-ordered UGREEN NASync server devices, a one of the most popular applications that many will want to run is Plex Media Server. Easily one of the most powerful and capable media server applications in […]

Synology vs UGREEN NAS – Which Should You Buy?

Synology vs UGREEN NAS – Which Should You Buy? Whether you are reading this article because you’re looking to upgrade your existing Synology network attached storage system and are exploring your current options, or you’ve heard about the remarkably successful UGREEN Kickstarter and are considering it for your data, today I want to discuss which […]

Synology vs UGREEN NAS – Which Should You Buy?

Synology vs UGREEN NAS – Which Should You Buy? Whether you are reading this article because you’re looking to upgrade your existing Synology network attached storage system and are exploring your current options, or you’ve heard about the remarkably successful UGREEN Kickstarter and are considering it for your data, today I want to discuss which […]

The QNAP TS-464 NAS – 2 Years Later, Should You Still Buy It?

QNAP TS-464 NAS – A Comprehensive Review Two Years Post-Launch Even after two years since its introduction, the QNAP TS-464 NAS continues to hold its ground as one of the most lauded offerings in QNAP’s extensive lineup. Esteemed for its adept balance of hardware efficiency and cost-effectiveness, this model has etched its name among the […]

Synology DS423+ Vs QNAP TS-464 NAS Comparison

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’ […]

UGREEN NAS – 1 Month Later, Should You Back it, or Bail on it?

Should You Back or Bail on the UGREEN NASync Kickstarter Campaign? With the UGREEN NAS campaign drawing close to an end, I think a lot of users are wondering where exactly the UGREEN NAS system is at? So, SO many reviews online (more on how/why later), but it’s been a month – has the system […]

UGREEN DXP8800 PLUS NAS Review

UGREEN NASync DXP8800 PLUS Review UGREEN continues to push forward with its NASync series of NAS devices and although the range is pretty broad, the device in the lineup that business/professional users are looking at as an affordable alternative to Synology and QNAP is the big 8-Bay model – The UGREEN DXP8800 PLUS NAS. Pretty […]

UGREEN DXP480T NAS Review

UGREEN DXP480T NASync SSD NAS Review What exactly IS the DXP480T? Ever since UGREEN launched their NASync range of NAS devices on Kickstarter, there has been a lot of interest in this computer accessories and peripheral company making its big move into Network Attached Storage. No doubt hoping to challenge this market’s leaders Synology and […]