Why are NAS Systems not 10GbE as Standard Right Now? It is 2025, yet the majority of NAS systems on the market continue to ship with 1GbE or, at best, 2.5GbE networking, leaving many users questioning why 10GbE has not become a standard feature. Over the past decade, the cost of 10GbE networking equipment, including […]
Why are NAS Systems not 10GbE as Standard Right Now? It is 2025, yet the majority of NAS systems on the market continue to ship with 1GbE or, at best, 2.5GbE networking, leaving many users questioning why 10GbE has not become a standard feature. Over the past decade, the cost of 10GbE networking equipment, including […]
QNAP Qu405, Qu605 and Qu805 NAS Coming Soon for Home and SMB Users QNAP has officially launched the QuX05 series in the Eastern market, introducing three new desktop NAS systems: the Qu405 (4-bay), Qu605 (6-bay), and Qu805 (8-bay). Designed to refresh QNAP’s mid-range portfolio, these models target home users seeking centralised storage, creative professionals handling […]
QNAP Qu405, Qu605 and Qu805 NAS Coming Soon for Home and SMB Users QNAP has officially launched the QuX05 series in the Eastern market, introducing three new desktop NAS systems: the Qu405 (4-bay), Qu605 (6-bay), and Qu805 (8-bay). Designed to refresh QNAP’s mid-range portfolio, these models target home users seeking centralised storage, creative professionals handling […]
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 […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week32-2025.wav Here’s the Weekly Tech Digest covering standout developments from August’s first week in enterprise storage, NAS innovation, next-gen SSDs, and AI infrastructure. This edition features major OS releases from Unraid and Proxmox, breakthrough SSD launches from Micron and SanDisk, and exciting new AI assistant tools from QNAP. Let’s dive into the first five highlights. […]
Best NAS You Can Buy Right Now (Mid-2025) for Under $249 As personal data storage needs continue to grow in 2025, more users are seeking cost-effective alternatives to cloud services and monthly subscription platforms. Whether you’re backing up years of photos, hosting your own video library, or managing light business data locally, a dedicated NAS […]
Best NAS You Can Buy Right Now (Mid-2025) for Under $249 As personal data storage needs continue to grow in 2025, more users are seeking cost-effective alternatives to cloud services and monthly subscription platforms. Whether you’re backing up years of photos, hosting your own video library, or managing light business data locally, a dedicated NAS […]
For users looking to secure and configure their QNAP NAS correctly, understanding the many system and application ports is crucial. Below is a consolidated and sorted list of known ports used by QNAP services, apps, and protocols as of 2025. This guide is ideal for users setting up firewalls, VPN tunnels, or remote access via […]
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 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 […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week21-2025.wav These sources collectively provide a snapshot of recent developments in the Network Attached Storage (NAS) and storage technology sectors, with a significant focus on Computex 2025 announcements. Several articles detail new NAS device releases from major players like Synology, QNAP, ASUSTOR, Minisforum, Ugreen, Orico, and Xikestor, showcasing a variety of models including rackmounts, compact […]
QNAP Tech Summit 2025 – All New Hardware and Software Solutions Unveiled During Computex 2025 in Taipei, QNAP hosted its annual Tech Summit to unveil a broad array of new hardware and software solutions aimed at addressing evolving demands across creative, enterprise, and edge environments. The event marked a continued shift in QNAP’s product direction—placing […]
QNAP has officially released the TVR-AI200, a smart, AI-powered network video recorder (NVR) now available in Eastern markets like Taiwan. Designed for small businesses, retail environments, or even tech-savvy home users, the TVR-AI200 aims to offer a plug-and-play security solution with advanced features — without the need for cloud subscriptions or complex networking. What Is […]