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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 […]

Week 11 Tech Roundup – UniFi U7 Pro XG, Samsung 9100 PRO, QNAP 100GbE Switch, and More!

Week 11 Tech Roundup – UniFi U7 Pro XG, Samsung 9100 PRO, QNAP 100GbE Switch, and More!

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week11-2025.wav 1. UniFi U7 Pro XG & XGS: 10GbE Wi-Fi 7 APs for High-Density Networks UniFi has officially launched the U7 Pro XG ($199) and U7 Pro XGS ($299), both featuring 10GbE uplinks and Wi-Fi 7 for enterprise environments. XG Model: 6-stream, supports 300+ clients, PoE+ powered. XGS Model: 8-stream, supports 500+ clients, PoE++ powered, […]

Week 10 Tech Roundup – AOOSTAR WTR MAX, QNAP AI Accelerators, UniFi U7 APs, and More!

Week 10 Tech Roundup – AOOSTAR WTR MAX, QNAP AI Accelerators, UniFi U7 APs, and More!

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week10-2025.wav Here’s your Weekly NAScompares Digest – Week 10, 2025, covering 13 major topics in NAS, storage, and networking. 1. AOOSTAR WTR MAX NAS with 11 Drive Bays & Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS AOOSTAR has announced the WTR MAX NAS, a high-performance storage solution powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, an enterprise-grade CPU […]

Week 8 Tech Roundup – QNAP’s New 10GbE Switch, Kioxia & SanDisk’s Flash Breakthrough, OpenSSH Vulnerabilities, and More!

Week 8 Tech Roundup – QNAP’s New 10GbE Switch, Kioxia & SanDisk’s Flash Breakthrough, OpenSSH Vulnerabilities, and More!

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week8-2025.wav QNAP Unveils Entry-Level 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Switch QNAP has introduced the QSW-3205-5T, a full 10GbE unmanaged switch designed for small businesses, video production teams, and home users looking for cost-effective high-speed networking. With five 10GbE RJ45 ports, the switch supports NBASE-T standards, offering speeds of 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100M. The fanless design ensures […]

You DO NOT Need a NAS – Here is Why

Posted on by Rob Andrews

Why NAS Drives are NOT for Everyone – 5 Reasons You Do Not Need a NAS Network Attached Storage (NAS) is often promoted as the ideal solution for data management, offering advantages like local control, redundancy, and flexible access. However, while NAS has many benefits, it is not the right choice for everyone. Depending on […]

Week 7 Tech Roundup – Backblaze Winter Update, SanDisk PCIe 5.0 SSDs, Seagate 36TB HAMR Drives, and More!

Week 7 Tech Roundup – Backblaze Winter Update, SanDisk PCIe 5.0 SSDs, Seagate 36TB HAMR Drives, and More!

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week7-2025.wav Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage Winter Update Enhances Security and Streamlines Workflows Backblaze has rolled out its Winter Release for B2 Cloud Storage, introducing new enterprise security features and workflow automation tools. Key updates include scalable and scoped application keys, enhanced CLI credential management, event-triggered notifications, and custom upload timestamps for compliance. Backblaze aims to […]

You NEED A NAS – Time To Ditch the Cloud

Posted on by Rob Andrews

You NEED A NAS Drive – And Here Is Why In today’s digital world, data storage plays a crucial role in both personal and professional environments. Many individuals and businesses rely on cloud storage for convenience, but it’s not always the best option. While cloud services provide accessibility and automation, they come with limitations, including […]

Week 6 Tech Round-Up – 32TB Seagate HAMR, OpenWrt 24.10, Samsung PCIe 5.0 SSD, and More!

Week 6 Tech Round-Up – 32TB Seagate HAMR, OpenWrt 24.10, Samsung PCIe 5.0 SSD, and More!

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week6-2025.wav The storage and networking industry continues to push the boundaries of technology, with major announcements this past week. From ultra-high-capacity hard drives and SSD advancements to new NAS accessories and software updates, here are the biggest stories from Week 6. Big Tech Integrates Clean Energy with Data Centers The growing demand for computing power, […]

You DO NOT Need a NAS – And Here is Why

Why NAS Drives are NOT for Everyone – 5 Reasons You Do Not Need a NAS Network Attached Storage (NAS) is often promoted as the ideal solution for data management, offering advantages like local control, redundancy, and flexible access. However, while NAS has many benefits, it is not the right choice for everyone. Depending on […]

You NEED A NAS – Time To Ditch the Cloud

You NEED A NAS Drive – And Here Is Why In today’s digital world, data storage plays a crucial role in both personal and professional environments. Many individuals and businesses rely on cloud storage for convenience, but it’s not always the best option. While cloud services provide accessibility and automation, they come with limitations, including […]

Week 5 Storage Roundup – TrueNAS H30, Seagate HDD Scandal, NAS Market Boom, and More!

Week 5 Storage Roundup – TrueNAS H30, Seagate HDD Scandal, NAS Market Boom, and More!

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week5-2025.wav Welcome to this week’s NAScompares Weekly Digest, covering the latest news and trends in the NAS and storage industry. From groundbreaking storage solutions to market trends and security concerns, here are the top stories you need to know. Storage & NAS Industry TrueNAS H30: The Swiss Army Knife of Storage iXsystems has unveiled the […]

Week 4 Tech Roundup – QNAP Security Patch, Seagate 36TB Drives, PCIe 6.0 SSDs, and More!

Week 4 Tech Roundup – QNAP Security Patch, Seagate 36TB Drives, PCIe 6.0 SSDs, and More!

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week4-2025.wav Welcome to this week’s comprehensive tech roundup, where we dive deeper into the latest and most exciting developments in NAS, storage, and tech! Let’s break down the top highlights from Week 4 of 2025. QNAP Fixes Six Rsync Vulnerabilities in Hybrid Backup Sync QNAP has addressed six critical vulnerabilities in its HBS 3 Hybrid […]

Week 2 Tech Round-Up – Synology DP340, QNAP SAS Cards, CES 2025 Highlights, and More!

Week 2 Tech Round-Up – Synology DP340, QNAP SAS Cards, CES 2025 Highlights, and More!

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week2-2025.wav News in a list : CES 2025 took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The event ran from January 6th to 7th, 2025, and featured more than 130,000 attendees and over 4,800 companies. Asus launched the ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI, the world’s first AI-supported gaming router at CES 2025. Asus did not announce pricing or […]

Can I connect Qnap NAS directly to a PC or Mac

Can I connect Qnap NAS directly to a PC or Mac

Can I connect Qnap NAS directly to a PC or Mac? If you are planning to connect your Qnap NAS to your PC over the USB, this is not possible, you can not do it unless you have an old 51A or 73A series NAS. If you want to connect your NAS directly via LAN, […]