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 […]
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 […]
Set server name as “Syn1”. Using User1, Password1. In administrators group, so already has full access rights, full read/write permissions, and the only enabled user account on the NAS to date. On PC1, all drives, files, NAS control etc etc are enabled and everything works entirely as expected. I then move to PC2. Web access […]
DS223j VS DS220j Hardware Specifications CPU CPU Model Realtek RTD1296 Realtek RTD1619B CPU Quantity 1 1 CPU Architecture 64-bit 64-bit CPU Frequency 4-core 1.4 GHz 4-core 1.7 GHz Hardware Encryption Engine Memory System Memory 512 MB DDR4 non-ECC 1 GB DDR4 non-ECC Notes Synology reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or […]
Synology BeeDrive 1TB Personal backup hub , Built-in SSD and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-C interface – 3Y Warranty – BDS70-1T Model BDS70-1T BeeDrive for desktop Windows 10 (version 1809) or above macOS (coming later this year) BeeDrive mobile app iOS 14 or above Android 10 or above Other key specs Default file system: […]
The Synology BeeDrive Backup Hub – A New and Unusual Move by the Brand I have been a follower of Synology for more than a decade professionally and close to double that personally, but when I first saw news of the BeeDrive being revealed in China – I was understandably confused! Synology is arguably the […]
Synology BeeDrive Pocket Backup Cloud SSD Drive Revealed I have been a follower of Synology for more than a decade professionally and close to double that personally, but when I first saw news of the BeeDrive being revealed in China – I was understandably confused! Synology is arguably the top dog in the world of […]
Synology DSM 7.2 NAS Software Now Officially Released Synology DSM 7.2 brings a range of benefits and features compared to Synology DSM 7.1/7.0. It introduces immutable storage and backup through WriteOnce shared folders, enforcing data retention policies and protecting against modification or deletion. Compliance Mode features like Tamper-proof Clock, Grace Period, Appendable Mode, and Snapshots […]
[UPDATE] DSM 7.2 Now Live! DSM 7.2 Now Live! 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 […]
The Synology DSM 7.2 Release Candidate (RC) is Now Available (This article has been updated on 25/04/23) If you have been holding out for the full release of Synology DSM 7.2, then good news! Synology has now rolled out the official RC (release Candidate of DSM 7.2). A release candidate is generally accepted as the […]
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 […]
Synology Release the Synology DSM 7.2 Beta Good news for anyone keenly following the software development of Synology Diskstation Manager, with Synology releasing the beta for their next big NAS software update, DSM 7.2. Originally previewed back in November 2022 at their global launch event online, this is new update to DSM includes a number […]
Synology DSM vs QNAP QTS NAS Software & Hardware Comparison When buying a NAS drive, it’s important to consider the software included with the purchase. Brands like Synology and QNAP offer different software designs, user priorities, and learning curves. Even if you plan to mostly use third-party software, you will still need to interact with […]
Synology DSM vs QNAP QTS NAS Software & Hardware Comparison When buying a NAS drive, it’s important to consider the software included with the purchase. Brands like Synology and QNAP offer different software designs, user priorities, and learning curves. Even if you plan to mostly use third-party software, you will still need to interact with […]
Synology NAS DSM 7.2-63134 Beta Coming Soon Good news for anyone that is waiting to see (and test) the latest improvements in Synology’s Diskstation Manager software, as there are strong indications that we will be seeing a DSM 7.2 Beta launched soon. Thanks to updates on the brand’s official download pages, we can see that developer […]
The Synology DS920+ 4-Bay NAS Drive Hardware Review When the new Synology Diskstation series was revealed a few weeks ago, I think it was safe to say that it got peoples attention! The previous 18+ series of NAS had been around since September 2017 and many users were starting to get worried about choosing the […]
The Features and Improvements of Synology DSM 7.2 Revealed Synology has confirmed that DSM 7.2, the newest sizable update to their NAS operating system, will be arriving at the start of 2023 (Jan-March) for most Diskstation/Rackstation owners. When Synology first revealed that they were already in the final stages of rolling out the latest update […]
Synology Reveal Details on Diskstation Manager 7.2, Mac OS Support Improvements, WORM, Volume Encryption, Cameras and more When it comes to the value of a Synology NAS product, I think it would be fair to say that the bulk of the $$$ that you pay goes towards the software – Diskstation Manager (DSM). With an […]
Synology Reveal Details on Diskstation Manager 7.2, Mac OS Support Improvements, WORM, Volume Encryption, Cameras and more When it comes to the value of a Synology NAS product, I think it would be fair to say that the bulk of the $$$ that you pay goes towards the software – Diskstation Manager (DSM). With an […]
Choosing the Right NAS for Home and Family We are a home with all Apple devices and need a backup solution. There is an iMac, 4 MacBooks, and 4 iPhones. There are also 4 iPads, but those have never been backed-up on the past. We have been using a Time Capsule but it is maxed […]