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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week3-2025.wav It’s been another exciting week in the world of network-attached storage and data-centric technology! From massive advancements in storage capacity and blazing-fast SSDs to innovative new NAS features and software updates, the tech world continues to deliver surprises. In this week’s roundup, we dive into the latest announcements, updates, and breakthroughs that are sure […]
Synology Ending Support for DSM 6.2: Key Dates, Announcements, and What It Means for You Synology officially announced the end of support for its DiskStation Manager (DSM) 6.2 in late 2023, with the final termination of updates taking effect on October 1, 2024. This marked the conclusion of DSM 6.2’s extended support period, which had […]
How to Restore Video Station and HEVC Support on DSM 7.2.2 The latest Synology DSM 7.2.2 update has removed Video Station and transcoding features, causing a stir among users who rely on their Synology NAS for multimedia playback. Without these features, streaming high-quality videos, especially those in HEVC (H.265) format, has become challenging. However, there […]
How to Add Video Station and HEVC Support Back to Synology DSM 7.2.2 The latest Synology DSM 7.2.2 update has removed Video Station and transcoding features, causing a stir among users who rely on their Synology NAS for multimedia playback. Without these features, streaming high-quality videos, especially those in HEVC (H.265) format, has become challenging. […]
Synology DSM 7.2.2 Update: A Major Shift in Multimedia Support Synology has released its latest software update, DSM 7.2.2, introducing several new features and enhancements. This update focuses on improving security and providing more options for customization. One of the notable security improvements includes enhanced SAML SSO client authentication, which helps ensure secure internal communications. […]
Synology DSM 7.2.2 Update: A Major Shift in Multimedia Support Synology has just released the DSM 7.2.2 update, and it’s causing quite a stir among NAS enthusiasts, especially those who rely on their Synology NAS for multimedia purposes. With significant changes to how multimedia is handled, this update could be a turning point for many […]
HexOS, Linus Investing in a New NAS Software and What is it? – Let’s Discuss! ==== Last Updated June 2024 ===== Dedicated HexOS article discussing what we know (and what we don’t) HERE on NASCompares It’s been the story in the world of NAS that has been bubbling around in the background for a little […]
TerraMaster Launches TRAID+, Offering Higher Level of Data Protection for NAS Users TerraMaster, a professional brand that focuses on providing innovative storage products for homes and businesses, announces the TRAID+ elevating disk array management tool, the upgraded version of TRAID. With TOS 6, TerraMaster TRAID+ offers an elevated standard of data storage security with functions like automatic disk space aggregation, redundancy […]
Terramaster NAS Release TOS 6 in Beta The release of Terramaster TOS 6 Beta for NAS devices marks a significant milestone in the evolution of NAS operating systems, with an array of new features and comprehensive improvements designed to enhance user experience, system performance, and security. This sixth iteration introduces a radically redesigned user interface […]
Terramaster NAS Release TOS 6 in Beta The release of Terramaster TOS 6 Beta for NAS devices marks a significant milestone in the evolution of NAS operating systems, with an array of new features and comprehensive improvements designed to enhance user experience, system performance, and security. This sixth iteration introduces a radically redesigned user interface […]
TerraMaster TOS 6 Beta Unveiled: The Most User-Friendly and Visually Stunning NAS Operating System, Redefining Storage Experience (Press Release) TerraMaster, a professional brand that focuses on providing innovative storage products for homes and businesses, announces the brand new TOS 6 Beta operating system with more than 40 new functions and 370 improvements, providing TNAS users […]
Synology DSM 7.2 Update for RackStation Removes EXT4 Support Synology’s latest update to DSM 7.2 (brings a significant shift in the file system landscape for its NAS devices. This update not only enhances the functionality of the Storage Manager but also marks a crucial transition from EXT4 to BTRFS file systems for many of its […]
[UPDATE] DSM 7.2 Now Live! Download link at the bottom. Synology has officially released DSM 7.2, the latest version of its operating system for NAS devices. The new update brings several improvements, enhancements, and important changes to the Synology DiskStation Manager. Let’s take a closer look at what DSM 7.2 has to offer. Important Note: […]
Synology DSM 7.2 Release Candidate Confirmed for End of April 2023 An example of a question we have received regularly in the NASComapres free advice section these last 2-3 months: “When is the expected release date for DSM 7.2? I’m eagerly waiting to upgrade my Synology NAS and take advantage of the latest features. Can […]
QNAP Release the QTS 5.1 Beta Update – Early Impressions Most people who own a NAS drive, for business or for pleasure, will realise very early on that the software that these systems arrive with is more than just simple file/folder storage access. In particular, the QNAP QTS system software and services is one that […]