The Synology Solution 2025/2026 Event – What Was There? At Synology’s UK Solutions Exhibition 2025, the company marked its 25th anniversary with a detailed look at how it intends to position itself for the next phase of enterprise and private-cloud data management. The event covered a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from backup and storage […]
Is there a good reason for Synology to change the support of “Unverified Drives” in DSM? Synology has long been regarded as one of the most user-friendly and reliable NAS brands in the market, balancing intuitive software with a wide hardware range that appeals to both home and business users. However, in recent years the […]
Is there a good reason for Synology to change the support of “Unverified Drives” in DSM? Synology has long been regarded as one of the most user-friendly and reliable NAS brands in the market, balancing intuitive software with a wide hardware range that appeals to both home and business users. However, in recent years the […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week33-2025.wav Here is your Weekly Tech Digest – Week 33 (2025). This edition highlights significant developments across the NAS, SSD, motherboard, and AI infrastructure sectors. From new AI-enhanced NAS devices to Synology’s growing enterprise support, PCIe 6.0 breakthroughs, and the end of AOL dial-up, this week was packed with noteworthy announcements. TerraMaster F2-425 […]
Synology DS1825+ vs UGREEN DXP8800 PLUS NAS – Which Should You Buy? In 2025, the market for high-capacity 8-bay NAS systems has become more competitive than ever, with traditional leaders like Synology now facing serious contenders from newer brands such as UGREEN. The Synology DS1825+ represents the company’s latest flagship in the Plus series, incorporating […]
Synology DS425+ Review – Should You Buy This NAS? The Synology DS425+ is a 4-bay NAS system launched in mid-2025 as part of the company’s continued refresh of its Plus Series product line, replacing the DS423+. It is designed to serve home power users, creative professionals, and small business environments that require a balance of […]
AI Console for Synology Mail Plus and Synology Office – But Should You Use It? Note -Thanks again to Daniel from Germany for all his support and assistance for this video. Visit his site HERE Synology has introduced a new software package called AI Console, aimed at integrating third-party AI and large language model (LLM) […]
AI Console for Synology Mail Plus and Synology Office – But Should You Use It? Note -Thanks again to Daniel from Germany for all his support and assistance for this video. Visit his site HERE Synology has introduced a new software package called AI Console, aimed at integrating third-party AI and large language model (LLM) […]
DS1825+ vs DXP8800 PLUS NAS – Synology or UGREEN for your Data? In 2025, the market for high-capacity 8-bay NAS systems has become more competitive than ever, with traditional leaders like Synology now facing serious contenders from newer brands such as UGREEN. The Synology DS1825+ represents the company’s latest flagship in the Plus series, incorporating […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week31-2025.wav Here is your Weekly Tech Digest – Week 31 (2025), covering major announcements and hardware launches across NAS, storage, networking, and embedded computing. This week features breakthroughs in Raspberry Pi mods, PlayStation 5 storage upgrades, enterprise-grade HDD testing, and next-gen SSD innovations. Below are the first five news highlights of the week. […]
Use Whatever Hard Drives or SSDs on Your Synology NAS (2025 Guide) Note – there is a YouTube tutorial version of this guide HERE on the NASCompares YouTube Channel Synology’s 2025 generation of NAS systems, such as the DS925+ and other Plus series models, introduced a more restrictive approach to drive compatibility. Unlike previous generations, […]
Use Whatever Hard Drives or SSDs on Your Synology NAS (2025 Guide) Note – there is a YouTube tutorial version of this guide HERE on the NASCompares YouTube Channel Synology’s 2025 generation of NAS systems, such as the DS925+ and other Plus series models, introduced a more restrictive approach to drive compatibility. Unlike previous generations, […]
Synology 2025 NAS Series 3rd Party Drive Compatibility Tests UPDATED 07-05-25 = Added Unverified HDD and SSD (Migrated) Storage Pool RAID Repair, RAID POOL Expansion and Hot Spare Tests. Right now, the following is what works and what does not (between pre-2025 Series and the 2025 Series that is releasing now): Feature / Function Pre-2025 […]
Synology DS225+ NAS Review – Should You Buy? The Synology DS225+ is a 2-bay desktop NAS released in 2025 as a refresh to the DS224+, aimed at home users, remote workers, and small teams needing centralized storage, backup, and multimedia functionality. It retains the Intel Celeron J4125 processor, a quad-core chip with integrated graphics, and […]
Synology DS225+ NAS Review – Should You Buy? The Synology DS225+ is a 2-bay desktop NAS released in 2025 as a refresh to the DS224+, aimed at home users, remote workers, and small teams needing centralized storage, backup, and multimedia functionality. It retains the Intel Celeron J4125 processor, a quad-core chip with integrated graphics, and […]
Synology DS425+ Review – Should You Buy This NAS? The Synology DS425+ is a 4-bay NAS system launched in mid-2025 as part of the company’s continued refresh of its Plus Series product line, replacing the DS423+. It is designed to serve home power users, creative professionals, and small business environments that require a balance of […]
Synology DS1525+ NAS Review – A Solid Release, with bizarre compatibility rules The Synology DS1525+ is the latest entry in the company’s long-running 5-bay Plus series, designed to deliver a flexible and reliable storage solution for small businesses, creative professionals, and advanced home users who require more capacity and functionality than entry-level models but do […]
Synology DS1525+ NAS Review – A Solid Release, with bizarre compatibility rules The Synology DS1525+ is the latest entry in the company’s long-running 5-bay Plus series, designed to deliver a flexible and reliable storage solution for small businesses, creative professionals, and advanced home users who require more capacity and functionality than entry-level models but do […]
Review of the Synology DS1825+ NAS – Locked In? The Synology DS1825+ is the latest 8-bay desktop NAS in the company’s established Plus series, positioned as the direct successor to the DS1821+ that launched in late 2020. After a considerable gap of nearly four years, expectations were high for significant improvements in hardware and features […]
Review of the Synology DS1825+ NAS – Locked In? The Synology DS1825+ is the latest 8-bay desktop NAS in the company’s established Plus series, positioned as the direct successor to the DS1821+ that launched in late 2020. After a considerable gap of nearly four years, expectations were high for significant improvements in hardware and features […]
