Brand New Synology DS223j Value Series NAS Released Synology has introduced a new entry-level NAS solution into their lineup, the DS223J NAS, following closely on the heels of several recent DiskStation releases. In stark contrast to the relatively sparse range of solutions that Synology launched for home users last year, 2023 has witnessed a significant […]
Drobo’s: Innovating Storage Solutions Through the Decades – WHAT WENT WRONG? Drobo, the pioneering data storage company, has had an interesting and noteworthy journey since its inception in 2005. Known for developing user-friendly, advanced storage solutions that emphasize simplicity and reliability, the company has encountered various highs and lows in the market. Let’s dive into […]
WDDA Western Digital Warning- are your NAS drives doomed? Should you replace your drives? Response to STOP buying WD NAS drives !!! In recent months, Synology NAS users have been receiving a warning known as WDDA (Western Digital Device Analytics) on their WD drives after approximately three years of use. This warning message advises users […]
In the network-attached storage (NAS) space, Synology has a strong reputation for producing high-performance and reliable devices. A critical aspect of these devices is their memory (RAM), which significantly impacts performance. But when upgrading the RAM of your Synology device, should you stick with Synology’s official RAM or consider a cheaper 3rd-party alternative? I decided […]
Synology has just released the SA3400D, a new high-performance NAS designed for demanding business environments. The SA3400D offers a dual-controller architecture, ensuring continuous service availability even in the event of hardware failure. This powerful NAS is perfect for organizations that require a reliable and efficient storage solution with minimal downtime. The SA3400D features an Intel […]
Asustor made quite an impression at the recent computed show, flaunting an array of new products that generated quite a buzz. While the Flashstor 6 and 12 Pro garnered considerable attention, there was also the quiet introduction of the new Home/Prosumer/SMB AS54 series, boasting a 2/4-Bay NAS system that is likely to make a splash […]
Have you ever wondered what Docker and containers are and how they can revolutionize the way you deploy and manage applications? In this beginner’s guide to Docker, we will take you on a journey into the world of containerization. We will explain the concept of Docker, show you where to find popular container images, and […]
Synology, a leading provider of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, has announced the opening of its new shop in the United Kingdom. The launch of the Synology Store in the UK brings convenient access to a wide range of NAS products and accessories directly from the manufacturer. One of the highlights of the new Synology Store […]
The QNAP TVS-h874 vs TVS-h1288X NAS – Which is Better? In the realm of Network Attached Storage (NAS) drives, QNAP has established itself as one of the best providers of turnkey NAS hardware in the market. However, though their portfolio is very diverse, there are currently two standout models in their Premium fully featured tier […]
Leaving Drobo NAS and Buying a Synology or QNAP – Get it Right, First Time For a long time, I championed the Drobo Brand of network attached storage (NAS) as a great option for users looking to have their very own no-fuss, easy to set up and content-creator-friendly system. However, I think it would be […]
Asustor Flashstor 6 and Flashstor 12 Pro SSD NAS Review – Worth Your Data? Asustor has made its mark in the data storage sector with their recently launched Flashstor 6 and Flashstor 12 Pro M.2 SSD NAS devices. These devices are packed with features and an attractive design that aims to cater to the needs […]
Tmnascommunity – TerraMaster NAS Home Brew App Store As a Network Attached Storage device that integrates storage, backup, sharing and media services, TNAS has an increasingly wide user base around the world. At present, tmnascommunity.eu, a community application platform for TerraMaster TNAS developed and maintained by developers who love TNAS devices around the world, is […]
10 Years of NAS Server Kickstarter Campaigns – Can It Work? Crowdfunding as a means of bringing a unique or niche solution to market has, on the whole, proven itself to be a viable way for smaller creators to fully realise their hardware. When sites such as Kickstarter and Indegogo arrived, the buzz never really […]
How to install PLEX on DS223, DS423 and other Realtek RTD1619B based nas such as upcoming DS123/ DS124 or even Qnap. Install DSM 7.2 and Container Manager (Docker). You will find the release candidate version on Synology website. Then open Package Center and go to beta packages. Download Container Manager. How to […]
[Update: Now released everywhere else – 17 May 2023] Synology DS423 was released in Taiwan today on 15th March 2023. The new Synology DS423 is a powerful and versatile network-attached storage solution that is perfect for both home and business use. The predecessor DS418 featured RTD1296 processor. With its new Realtek RTD1619B processor, this device […]
Review of the Terramaster T9-450 NAS Drive Remember when desktop 9-Bay NAS systems were not a thing? Yeah. It doesn’t seem to long ago that the paradigm of 2/4/8-Bay tower chassis was the status quo, yet over the last few years we have seen 5-Bay systems launch, 6-Bay systems flourish from all the established NAS […]
What we know so far: CPU Intel ® Atom® C5125 8-core processor, 2.8GHz CPU Architecture 64-bit x86 Floating Point Unit Encryption Engine (AES-NI) Hardware-accelerated Transcoding System Memory 8 GB UDIMM DDR4 (1 x 8 GB) Maximum Memory 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) Memory Slot 4 x U-DIMM DDR4 Support ECC memory Flash […]
FLASHSTOR 6 FS6706T and FLASHSTOR 12 Pro FS6712X – ASUSTOR’s first all-M.2 SSD NAS ASUSTOR has launched its fastest NAS devices ever, the all-NVMe Flashstor 6 and Flashstor 12 Pro. These are ASUSTOR’s first dedicated PCIe 3.0 M.2 NVMe SSD NAS, providing unmatched performance in a NAS device. Both devices are equipped with Intel’s newest […]
DVA1622 vs DVA3221 vs regular NAS The Synology DVA series, such as the DVA3221, are optimized for video surveillance and analysis tasks, including advanced video analytics features such as face recognition, people and vehicle detection, intrusion detection, people counting, and vehicle counting. These features are designed to enable the DVA series to analyze video streams […]
UnRAID NAS Software – The Advantages and Disadvantages For those unaware, UnRAID is a popular Network-Attached Storage (NAS) operating system that offers several advantages over other NAS solutions in terms of flexibility, efficiency and price. Whilst most alot of users tend to think about only choosing between turnkey NAS+Software solutions from Synology/QNAP/etc OR going DiY […]