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Synology DS925+ vs QNAP TS-464 NAS (Deep Dive Comparison)

The Synology DS925+ versus QNAP TS-464 – Buy NEW or Buy QNAP? Every so often in the NAS market, a new model arrives that challenges not just its predecessors but also its closest competitors. With the 2025 release of the Synology DS925+, buyers now face an interesting dilemma: go with Synology’s latest compact powerhouse, or […]

Synology vs QNAP in 2025 – Which Should You Buy?

Synology vs QNAP NAS – Which Should You Buy in 2025? When choosing a NAS solution in 2025, two brands dominate the conversation: Synology and QNAP. These Taiwan-based companies have evolved their offerings significantly over the years, adapting to changing user needs in backup, multimedia, virtualization, and enterprise storage. Synology, with a strong emphasis on […]

Goodtop Budget 6 Port 10GbE Managed Switch Review

Does this Budget $140 AliExpress 10GbE Switch Deserve Your Data? The landscape of 10 Gigabit Ethernet networking has seen a significant shift over the past few years, with hardware that was once considered enterprise-only gradually trickling down to the consumer and prosumer market. Affordable multi-gig switches, particularly those with 2.5G or SFP-only configurations, are now […]

UniFi UNAS Pro – SIX MONTHS LATER

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UniFi UNAS Pro: 6 Months On — A Measured Look at Ubiquiti’s First NAS Six months since its public release in October 2024, the UniFi UNAS Pro has matured modestly but meaningfully. Initially positioned as an affordable $499, 7-bay NAS with integrated 10GbE and 1GbE networking, its appeal centered largely around seamless integration into UniFi […]

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. […]

Buy a NAS Now or Not? – LET’S TALK TARIFFS BABY (sigh)

Posted on by Rob Andrews

The U.S. Tariffs and Their Looming Impact on NAS and Storage Tech The United States has recently announced a sweeping set of import tariffs on goods from nearly every major trading partner in the world. This policy shift, driven largely by the country’s growing trade deficits with nations like China, the European Union, Vietnam, and […]

Buy a NAS Now or Not? – LET’S TALK TARIFFS BABY (sigh)

The U.S. Tariffs and Their Looming Impact on NAS and Storage Tech The United States has recently announced a sweeping set of import tariffs on goods from nearly every major trading partner in the world. This policy shift, driven largely by the country’s growing trade deficits with nations like China, the European Union, Vietnam, and […]

UniFi UNAS Pro – 6 MONTHS LATER

UniFi UNAS Pro: 6 Months On — A Measured Look at Ubiquiti’s First NAS Six months since its public release in October 2024, the UniFi UNAS Pro has matured modestly but meaningfully. Initially positioned as an affordable $499, 7-bay NAS with integrated 10GbE and 1GbE networking, its appeal centered largely around seamless integration into UniFi […]

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 […]

Best 4-Bay NAS of the Year – 2024

A Guide to the Best 4-Bay NAS Drives to Buy Right Now For professionals moving from cloud storage to private servers, 4-Bay NAS devices have become the go-to choice in 2024. Offering large storage capacities of up to 24TB per drive and enhanced redundancy for data protection, these systems stand out for their reliable hardware […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]