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, […]
UniFi Protect ONVIF Camera Update Testing Last week we found out that UniFi intended to integrate ONVIF support into its Protect surveillance platform. Ubiquiti went ahead and made this UniFi Protect update available, and I managed to spend a decent amount of time playing with my existing range of ONVIF cameras from numerous third-party brands […]
Designed with the modern home and small office in mind, the TS-216G by QNAP is here to revolutionize your data storage experience. With its blend of high performance, smart management features, and robust security, the TS-216G is set to become your go-to NAS solution. High Performance, Low Power Consumption Powered by an ARM quad-core […]
TerraMaster Launches TerraSync, a Backup Solution to Turn Your TNAS into a Private Cloud Server, Achieve File Synchronization Between Multiple Devices TerraMaster, a professional brand dedicated to providing innovative storage products for homes and businesses, recently released TerraSync, a backup solution which runs on TNAS and works with TerraSync Client. With the TerrSync application, users […]
Introduction Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX), a leader in mass-data storage solutions, has recently unveiled the SkyHawk AI 24TB hard disk drive (HDD). This launch comes on the heels of their Exos X24 24TB HDD and is targeted at the video and imaging applications (VIA) market, particularly for edge security industries. The Need for […]
A Guide to the Best Surveillance NAS Drives to Buy Right Now When you consider investing in a NAS drive in your home or business environment, you always want to maximize your investment in this new kind of technology. Systems are designed to do many different things at once and each top-tier NAS brand includes […]
Build a Smart Surveillance System to Protect your Home or Business on NAS Video surveillance provides a powerful tool for improving security, maintaining order, documenting incidents and providing critical evidence when needed. When it comes to managing video surveillance, there are some key considerations, such as installation, data storage, privacy concerns, maintenance and integration. TerraMaster, […]
Introduction: When it comes to ensuring security and efficient surveillance, the Synology VS600HD is a game-changer. This high-performance VisualStation takes your video monitoring to the next level, offering exceptional features that cater to both business and personal needs. In this post, we will dive deep into the hardware and software specifications of the Synology VS600HD, […]
Synology Introduces New Bullet and Turret IP Cameras for Enhanced Security Update – We Have now reviewed the Synology BC500 and TC500 Surveillance Cameras. You can read them via the links below: Synology BC500 Camera Review HERE Synology TC500 Camera Review HERE Synology, a leading provider of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, has recently released two […]
Synology DVA1622 NAS Review – The BEST Synology 2-Bay? Welcome to our review of the Synology DVA1622 surveillance NAS, a device that stands out from the crowd with its impressive AI-assisted features, yet still runs on the well-known DiskStation Manager (DSM) platform. Synology has made a name for itself in the NAS arena, and their […]
Synology BC500 Camera Review – Smart Choice? When Synology first revealed that they were going to be releasing their own surveillance cameras, many users (myself included, arguably louder than many) that this was long, LONG overdue. But why exactly is the Synology BC500 Camera a big deal? Pretty much all of the premium NAS brands […]
Synology TC500 Camera Review – Smart Choice? It’s been a couple of months since the full release by Synology of their new surveillance cameras, the TC500 current style ceiling camera and BC500 bullet style wall camera. When initially revealed, the brand seemed to be FINALLY addressing a long overlooked gap in the market by turnkey […]
Synology Release the BC500 and TC500 NAS IP Cameras for Surveillance Station It’s been over five months since Synology revealed that they were in the process of releasing their own NAS surveillance cameras for use in conjunction with Surveillance Station, but today is the official release date for the Synology BC500 bullet camera and TC500 […]
Exciting news for all security surveillance enthusiasts! The QVP-63B QVR Pro dedicated machine has just been released, and it is a game-changer in the world of surveillance technology. This desktop security surveillance server provides real-time image and audio surveillance, high-quality video recording, and simultaneous playback of multiple IP cameras. One of the standout features of […]
DS423+ release date Synology DS423+ Released (4-Bay Plus Series NAS) Synology, a global leader in network-attached storage (NAS), is set to release their latest model, the DS423+. This powerful NAS device is packed with features that make it perfect for both home and business users alike. With a release date set for March 15th 2023, […]
What is video transcoding and do I need Graphics chip on my NAS? GPU on the NAS is used for two reasons HDMI and transcoding. Qnap and Asustor can be connected to a TV via HDMI to stream videos. The user interface is very nice, but some people prefer it over the DLNA etc. […]
DS420+ vs DS923+ Overall DS420+ vs DS923+ comparison based on hardware The Synology DS420+ and DS923+ are two advanced network attached storage (NAS) devices that offer an array of features for the modern user. These devices are designed to provide a centralized location for storing and organizing data, as well as serving as a platform […]
Skyhawk AI vs Ironwolf PRO – ST16000VE00 vs ST16000NE00 Besides a warranty of 5 years with Pro drives versus 3 years with Skyhawk, surveillance drives are better drives. Surveillance AI ST16000VE00 Ironwolf Pro ST16000NE00 Speed 250MB/s 250MB/s MTBF 1.5m 1.2m Warranty 3y 5y
Review of the Reolink Duo 2 WiFi Camera – Any Good? I have quite a large number of cameras here on the blog/video and I think it would be fair to say that although most are all functional and reliable bits of kit, they are not particularly exciting! Security cameras are not designed to be […]
Western Digital Release 22TB Hard Drive in WD Red Pro, WD Gold and WD Purple That’s Right! WD has now officially released their 22TB series of HDDs to the WD Gold, WD Red Pro and WD Purple Pro series of hard disks. So, why is this such a big deal? Well, anyone who has been […]