Should You Upgrade Your Synology from DSM 7.2 to DSM 7.3? DSM 7.3 represents Synology’s final major release under the DSM 7 platform before the expected transition to DSM 8, and it introduces a mix of refinements, policy reversals, and new enterprise tools that signal both the maturity and the approaching end of this software […]
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Synology DSM 7.3 – Should You Upgrade?
Should You Upgrade Your Synology from DSM 7.2 to DSM 7.3? DSM 7.3 represents Synology’s final major release under the DSM 7 platform before the expected transition to DSM 8, and it introduces a mix of refinements, policy reversals, and new enterprise tools that signal both the maturity and the approaching end of this software […]
Synology DSM 7.3 NAS – HDD/SSD Compatibility in the PLUS, RS, XS, XS+, SA and More
The Synology Hard Drive and SSD Support Change in DSM 7.3 Explained – What You Can/Cannot Do With the release of DSM 7.3, Synology has formally introduced its latest and most detailed round of storage compatibility policies to date, outlining exactly which hard drives and solid-state drives are supported across its growing NAS product ecosystem. […]
SYNOLOGY SUPPORT SEAGATE & WD AGAIN – TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE?
Synology (FINALLY) Gives In to 3rd Party HDD Support in 2025 PLUS Series NAS 7/10/25 – Updated with information supplied by Synology on how verifications and product ranges will support different HDD/SSD in DSM 7.3 Of all the stories of 2025, very few had the level of impact on the NAS industry that the Hard […]
SYNOLOGY REVERSE THE HARD DRIVE POLICY in DSM 7.3 – We Win?
Synology (FINALLY) Gives In to 3rd Party HDD Support in 2025 PLUS Series NAS 7/10/25 – Updated with information supplied by Synology on how verifications and product ranges will support different HDD/SSD in DSM 7.3 Of all the stories of 2025, very few had the level of impact on the NAS industry that the Hard […]
Synology DSM 7.3 NAS – Full Details on HDD and SSD Support
The Synology Hard Drive and SSD Support Change in DSM 7.3 Explained – What You Can/Cannot Do With the release of DSM 7.3, Synology has formally introduced its latest and most detailed round of storage compatibility policies to date, outlining exactly which hard drives and solid-state drives are supported across its growing NAS product ecosystem. […]
Why is 10GbE STILL NOT Everywhere (especially on NAS)?
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 is 10GbE STILL NOT Everywhere (especially on NAS)?
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 […]
How to Get Hardware Transcoding BACK on Your Synology NAS
Get Graphics Drivers and Hardware Transcoding BACK for Plex/Jellyfin/Emby on your Synology NAS Note – the video on this fix will be published soon and I will update this article with images ASAP. Synology’s 2025 refresh brought the DS225+ and DS425+ with the familiar Intel Celeron J4125, but it also quietly removed the kernel graphics […]
How to Get Plex/Jellyfin Hardware Transcoding BACK on Your Synology NAS
Get Graphics Drivers and Hardware Transcoding BACK for Plex/Jellyfin/Emby on your Synology NAS Note – the video on this fix will be published soon and I will update this article with images ASAP. Synology’s 2025 refresh brought the DS225+ and DS425+ with the familiar Intel Celeron J4125, but it also quietly removed the kernel graphics […]
Synology Solution Exhibition 2025 – What We Saw, What We Learned
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 […]
Synology in 2026 – What Have They Got Planned?
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 […]
DS1825+ vs DXP8800 PLUS NAS – Synology or UGREEN for your Data?
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+ NAS Review
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 AI Console Review – Genuinely Useful or Trend Chasing?
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) […]
Synology AI Console Review
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) […]
Synology DS1825+ vs UGREEN DXP8800 PLUS NAS – Which Should You Buy?
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 […]
Synology DS225+ NAS Review
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?
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+ NAS Review – SHOULD YOU BUY?
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 […]