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Synology 2025 NAS Hard Drive and SSD Lock – Bye, Bye Seagate and WD?

Synology is closing the gap on third-party hard drive support further in 2025 UPDATE 4 – The Synology DS925+ NAS is NOW LIVE, and that means that the extent to which you can use 3rd Party HDDs and SSDs on the 2025 series (at the time of writing) a now alot clearer. As it stands, […]

Synology DS925+ NAS Leaked (AGAIN)

The Synology DS925+ NAS is (STILL) Coming..and Soon UPDATE 3rd May 2025: The Synology DS925+ NAS is Now Released, and I have made a YouTube Video Review here, and a written DS925+ NAS here ORIGINAL ARTICLE BELOW: It is fast becoming the worst-kept secret in the world of network-attached storage, but Synology’s continued plans to […]

Synology DS925+ NAS Released

Synology DS925+ NAS Officially Launches in Eastern Markets – Full Specs and Features Confirmed UPDATE 3rd May 2025: The Synology DS925+ NAS is Now Released, and I have made a YouTube Video Review here, and a written DS925+ NAS here ORIGINAL ARTICLE BELOW: Following early retailer listings and semi-official leaks earlier this year, the Synology […]

Synology DS925+ NAS News

The Synology DS925+ NAS Revealed UPDATE 3rd May 2025: The Synology DS925+ NAS is Now Released, and I have made a YouTube Video Review here, and a written DS925+ NAS here Original Article Below: The Synology DS925+ is a refreshed four-bay NAS that builds on the foundation of its predecessor, the DS923+, by introducing enhanced […]

Synology DS925+ NAS Review

Synology DS925+ NAS Review – Good News, Bad News If you have been looking at making the move away from your cloud service provider to gain better ownership of your data, or are looking to upgrade your existing network storage system to something a tad more modern, chances are that Synology and the new DS925+ […]

Synology DS925+ NAS Review

Synology DS925+ NAS Review – Good News, Bad News If you have been looking at making the move away from your cloud service provider to gain better ownership of your data, or are looking to upgrade your existing network storage system to something a tad more modern, chances are that Synology and the new DS925+ […]

Week 18 Tech Roundup – WD & Seagate Beat Earnings, Samsung Doubles Down on AI Memory, ASUSTOR Slams Lock-In, Unraid 7.1 Hits RC3

Week 18 Tech Roundup – WD & Seagate Beat Earnings, Samsung Doubles Down on AI Memory, ASUSTOR Slams Lock-In, Unraid 7.1 Hits RC3

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week18-2025.wav Week 18 of 2025 delivered a powerhouse mix of financial milestones, SSD breakthroughs, and escalating industry tensions over vendor lock-in. Western Digital and Seagate beat expectations with strong Q3 earnings, underscoring the growing demand for nearline HDDs and cloud storage. Meanwhile, Samsung showcased an AI-centric roadmap with aggressive HBM3E and DDR5 expansion, signaling memory’s […]

Synology DS925+ vs DS923+ NAS – Which is Better?

The Synology DS925+ versus Synology DS923+ – Buy OLD or BUY New? Every few years, when Synology chooses to refresh several of its popular devices—updating a number of its hardware features—new buyers and those looking to upgrade have a choice to make. Is it nobler in the mind to purchase the more affordable and already […]

Week 17 Tech Roundup – Lenovo Goes All-In on AI Storage, Synology Expands Lock-In, HBM4 Finalized, ZimaBoard 2 Launches, MINISFORUM N5 Pro Unleashed

Week 17 Tech Roundup – Lenovo Goes All-In on AI Storage, Synology Expands Lock-In, HBM4 Finalized, ZimaBoard 2 Launches, MINISFORUM N5 Pro Unleashed

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week17-2025.wav This week in NAS and enterprise tech saw a flurry of innovation and ecosystem shifts across the board. From Lenovo’s sweeping AI-optimized storage portfolio and MINISFORUM’s Ryzen-powered NAS monster, to Synology’s deepening hardware lock-in and TerraMaster’s global rollout of its compact U4-500 rackmount system—storage is getting smarter, faster, and more contentious. Sustainability also took […]

Synology DS925+ NAS Released (In the East!)

Synology DS925+ NAS Officially Launches in Eastern Markets – Full Specs and Features Confirmed Following early retailer listings and semi-official leaks earlier this year, the Synology DS925+ NAS has now been formally launched in Eastern markets, including Taiwan, Japan, and China. With full documentation and product pages now publicly available, we finally have confirmation of […]

Week 16 Tech Roundup – Synology Locks Down Drives, TrueNAS Fangtooth Launches, QNAP Dual-Controller NAS, CalDigit TS5 Plus, CVE Program at Risk

Week 16 Tech Roundup – Synology Locks Down Drives, TrueNAS Fangtooth Launches, QNAP Dual-Controller NAS, CalDigit TS5 Plus, CVE Program at Risk

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week16-2025.wav April 2025 has been packed with major updates and announcements across the NAS and tech ecosystem. Synology rolled out critical updates to Note Station, Cloud Sync, Photos, and DS finder, enhancing security, AI features, and cloud performance. TrueNAS launched its highly anticipated 25.04 “Fangtooth” release, unifying CORE and SCALE with powerful new enterprise features. […]

Week 15 Tech Roundup – Proxmox 3.4, AI NAS from UGREEN, China’s HDMI Rival, DeckLink IP 100G, Synology AI Beta

Week 15 Tech Roundup – Proxmox 3.4, AI NAS from UGREEN, China’s HDMI Rival, DeckLink IP 100G, Synology AI Beta

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week15-2025.wav This week was rich in NAS innovation, SSD advancements, AI integrations, and some critical software and security updates. Proxmox released Backup Server 3.4 with faster garbage collection and smarter sync features, while Synology quietly opened public beta testing for its AI Console, bridging popular LLM platforms with its MailPlus app. UGREEN stole the spotlight […]

Is This The Beginning of the End of PLEX – Is It Jellyfin Time?

PLEX Price Increases, The Rise of Jellyfin and Now What? After more than a decade of keeping its Lifetime Plex Pass at $119.99, Plex has officially announced a significant price increase—raising the cost to $249.99 starting April 29, 2025. This announcement, delivered through a press release on March 19, also outlined several additional changes to […]

Week 14 Tech Roundup – QNAP QTS Update, 128GB DDR5-8000, WD 26TB AI HDD, SoftRAID 8.5

Week 14 Tech Roundup – QNAP QTS Update, 128GB DDR5-8000, WD 26TB AI HDD, SoftRAID 8.5

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week14-2025.wav Recent tech news covers a range of storage and networking advancements. QNAP released a QTS update enhancing security and network features, while also discontinuing Google Photos backup in MARS due to API changes, and announcing new dual-port 10GbE network cards. OWC launched SoftRAID 8.5 with improved compatibility and new Jellyfish shared storage systems alongside […]

Samsung 9100 Pro SSD Review

Is the Samsung 9100 Pro SSD Your DREAM Gen5 SSD? Samsung has officially entered the PCIe 5.0 market with the release of the 9100 PRO Series SSD, its first high-performance consumer Gen 5 NVMe SSD. Unlike previous Samsung SSD releases that focused on mainstream users, this drive is built for professionals, power users, and AI-driven […]

Week 13 Tech Roundup – Slate 7 Travel Router, Thunderbolt 5 LTO, Netgear WiFi 7, and More!

Week 13 Tech Roundup – Slate 7 Travel Router, Thunderbolt 5 LTO, Netgear WiFi 7, and More!

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week13-2025.wav GL.iNet Launches Slate 7 – Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router with Touchscreen and Dual 2.5GbE GL.iNet’s Slate 7 is more than just a compact router—it’s a travel-ready networking tool built for modern users who require performance and security on the go. Supporting over 120 devices, the Slate 7 caters to teams, families, and digital nomads […]

Minisforum N5 and N5 Pro NAS – NEW UPDATE, NEW VERSION, NEW OS?

Updates on the Minisforum N5 and N5 Pro NAS Minisforum is no stranger to shaking up established markets. Known primarily for its innovative and compact mini PCs, the brand has now turned its attention to network-attached storage (NAS) solutions. Earlier this year at CES 2025, Minisforum unveiled the N5 Pro NAS — a five-bay, AI-optimized […]

Week 12 Tech Roundup – Synology DSM Fix, WD SN7100 4TB, Plex Changes, and More!

Week 12 Tech Roundup – Synology DSM Fix, WD SN7100 4TB, Plex Changes, and More!

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week12-2025.wav 1. Synology DSM Vulnerability Patched After PWN2OWN 2024 Disclosure Synology has resolved a man-in-the-middle vulnerability (CVE-2024-10444) that was disclosed during PWN2OWN 2024. The flaw allowed attackers to hijack admin sessions through improper certificate validation in DSM’s LDAP utilities. Affected Versions: DSM 7.1, 7.2.1, and 7.2.2.Resolution: Fixed in updates 7.1.1-42962-8, 7.2.1-69057-7, and 7.2.2-72806-3.Severity: CVSS 7.5 […]