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Week 34 Tech Roundup – Unraid ZFS Expands, 122TB SSDs, USB4 Storage, Lexar EQ790, and GEEKOM Ryzen AI Mini PC

Week 34 Tech Roundup – Unraid ZFS Expands, 122TB SSDs, USB4 Storage, Lexar EQ790, and GEEKOM Ryzen AI Mini PC

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week34-2025.wav This week’s tech digest explores major advancements in storage, edge computing, and AI-driven hardware. Highlights include Unraid OS 7.2.0 Beta.2 introducing long-awaited ZFS RAIDZ pool expansion, Phison’s unveiling of a massive 122.88TB PCIe Gen5 SSD, and Kioxia’s innovative high-bandwidth flash architecture for edge servers. GEEKOM’s Ryzen AI-powered mini PC marks a step forward for […]

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 […]

UGREEN DH4300 PLUS NAS Review

The UGREEN DH4300 PLUS NAS Review – Good Value? The UGREEN DH4300 Plus is a 4-bay NAS solution introduced quietly into the company’s growing lineup of storage devices, appearing online without the usual fanfare. Closely related to the DH4300 Plus in both hardware and feature set, this model forms part of UGREEN’s value-tier NAS systems, […]

UGREEN DH4300 PLUS NAS Review

The UGREEN DH4300 PLUS NAS Review – Good Value? The UGREEN DH4300 Plus is a 4-bay NAS solution introduced quietly into the company’s growing lineup of storage devices, appearing online without the usual fanfare. Closely related to the DH4300 Plus in both hardware and feature set, this model forms part of UGREEN’s value-tier NAS systems, […]

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, […]

ORICO CyberData Vault NAS Revealed

Orico CF Cybervault NAS Series Coming Soon Note – this project is now LIVE on Kickstarter and ends of August 7th 2025. Find out more HERE. ORICO is preparing to launch a new range of hybrid and all-flash NAS systems under the CyberData Vault banner, targeting a wide spectrum of users—from content creators and post-production […]

Orico Cyberdata Vault NAS (Early) Review

Does the Orico Cyberdata Vault CF56 and CF56 Pro Deserve Your Data? IMPORTANT – This is a review of two early prototypes of the Orico Cyberdata Vault NAS devices that will be launching on crowdfunding in July, and likely will see improvement and optimization as time and development continue. I provide this rolling/dynamic review as […]

Orico Cyberdata Vault NAS (Early) Review

Does the Orico Cyberdata Vault CF56 and CF56 Pro Deserve Your Data? IMPORTANT – This is a review of two early prototypes of the Orico Cyberdata Vault NAS devices that will be launching on crowdfunding in July, and likely will see improvement and optimization as time and development continue. I provide this rolling/dynamic review as […]

Weekly Tech Digest – Week 29, 2025: PCIe 6.0 SSDs, 30TB NAS Drives, Next-Gen Storage Innovations, and Enterprise Hardware Breakthroughs

Weekly Tech Digest – Week 29, 2025: PCIe 6.0 SSDs, 30TB NAS Drives, Next-Gen Storage Innovations, and Enterprise Hardware Breakthroughs

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week29-2025.wav The provided texts primarily discuss advancements in data storage technology, highlighting new hard disk drives (HDDs) with increased capacities, like Seagate’s 30 TB HAMR drives, and innovative SSD controllers supporting future PCIe 6.0 for immense speeds and storage. Several Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions are introduced, ranging from compact consumer models to high-capacity enterprise […]

Here is the Weekly Tech Digest – Week 28 – Compact NAS Launches, Smart NVRs, Industrial SSDs, Fanless Mini PCs, NAND Pricing Trends

Here is the Weekly Tech Digest – Week 28 – Compact NAS Launches, Smart NVRs, Industrial SSDs, Fanless Mini PCs, NAND Pricing Trends

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week28-2025.wav This week’s roundup highlights advancements in NAS, NVR, and industrial storage technologies, along with trends in NAND flash pricing and fanless computing solutions. We look at launches from Asustor, QNAP, TeamGroup, Shuttle, and market forecasts that could affect SSD and memory pricing for the rest of the year. Asustor Status Page Highlights Availability Across […]

UGREEN DH4300 and DH2300 NAS Revealed

New Value Series UGREEN DH4300 and DH2300 NAS Drives UGREEN has unveiled two new value-focused NAS devices, the DH3400 and DH3200, designed to meet the needs of home and small office users who want practical, low-power network storage without unnecessary complexity. The DH3400 is a 4-bay model, while the DH3200 offers a 2-bay configuration, both […]

UGREEN DH4300 and DH2300 NAS Revealed – Good Value?

New Value Series UGREEN DH4300 and DH2300 NAS Drives UGREEN has unveiled two new value-focused NAS devices, the DH3400 and DH3200, designed to meet the needs of home and small office users who want practical, low-power network storage without unnecessary complexity. The DH3400 is a 4-bay model, while the DH3200 offers a 2-bay configuration, both […]

Week 27 Tech Roundup – Encrypted Portable SSDs, AI-Driven NAS Kits, DRAM Milestones, PCIe Gen5 Breakthroughs, and NAS Case Innovations

Week 27 Tech Roundup – Encrypted Portable SSDs, AI-Driven NAS Kits, DRAM Milestones, PCIe Gen5 Breakthroughs, and NAS Case Innovations

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week27-2025.wav This week’s tech digest highlights cutting-edge storage hardware, DIY NAS innovations, a critical market shift in semiconductor production, and advancements in memory overclocking. Here are the first five big stories shaping the storage and computing landscape this week.   OWC Unveils Guardian USB-C Portable SSD with Built-In Hardware Encryption   Other World Computing (OWC) […]

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 […]

Synology DS1825+ vs DS1821+ NAS

Synology DS1825+ vs DS1821+ NAS Comparison – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! When Synology releases a new NAS in its “Plus” lineup, users often expect a blend of practical improvements, long-term support, and a reasonable upgrade path from the previous generation. The Synology DS1825+ arrives in 2025 as the official successor to the 2020/2021-released DS1821+, […]