Synology RT6600ax Router Review – Premium Networking? Reviewing the new RT6600ax router was always going to be quite a tall order. Routers, unlike the NAS drives I so often talk about, are far more common in every home or office in the world. Then there is the fact that they are available practically for free […]
Comparing the Synology DS1520+ vs DS1522+ NAS – Which Should You Buy? Let’s be honest. Network Attached Storage (NAS) is much the same as any other kind of consumer-available technology, in that every few years a brand will release the latest hardware in its portfolio and buyers will IMMEDIATELY start comparing it versus its predecessor. […]
The Synology E10G22-T1-Mini Adapter – What is it? What IS the E10G22-T1-Mini? It is quite a mouthful of a name, isn’t it? What makes it so special? If there is one area of the network storage market that Synology has always seemed to keep at arms length, it has been 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE). At […]
The Synology HD6500 Rackstation 60-Bay NAS is REAL and it is COMING Before I crack on and explain why the Synology HD6500 Rackstation NAS is a big deal, indulge me a little and let me tell you a story. I have been following the world of NAS (and data storage in general) for the bulk […]
New Synology DS1522+ NAS Drive Revealed Good news for anyone who has been sitting comfortably (or uncomfortably, depending on your storage needs of course) waiting on news of Synology NAS solutions for 2022, with the reveal of a new 5-Bay solution from the brand – the Synology DS1522+ NAS Drive. Now, serving as the likely […]
Synology RS422+ NAS Drive Revealed As we slowly learn more about what Synology has planned for 2022 in their hardware and software solutions, one thing that is becoming increasingly clear is that the latest refresh of some of their staple hardware series has made some big changes in scalability. The latest NAS to be revealed […]
Update on the Specifications on the Synology DVA1622 NAS In order to understand why the DVA1622 NAS/NVR is such a big deal, you have to look a little beyond the hardware and into the software that the brand provides. Synology’ surveillance station platform is a genuinely groundbreaking piece of software that is included with every […]
How to Improve Plex Performance on your Synology DS920+, DS220+, DS720+ and DS420+ NAS in DSM 7 If you have been considering buying a Synology NAS for your home, then there is a half-decent chance that you are doing so to use the system as a multimedia centre for Plex Media Server. Plex has a […]
Synology DSM 7 PLEX Driver Fix for your NAS Improve H.256 / HEVC Playback Guide If you have been considering buying a Synology NAS for your home, then there is a half-decent chance that you are doing so to use the system as a multimedia centre for Plex Media Server. Plex has a long and […]
Should I wait for a Synology DS722+ or just get the DS720+ NAS? Let’s be honest, it is a REALLY good question. Right now as the first quarter of 2022 draws to a close, many users who are thinking of upgrading their existing Synology NAS system, pondering migrating over to the platform or are about […]
Should I wait for a Synology DS722+ or just get the DS720+ NAS? Let’s be honest, it is a REALLY good question. Right now as the first quarter of 2022 draws to a close, many users who are thinking of upgrading their existing Synology NAS system, pondering migrating over to the platform or are about […]
Synology DSM vs TrueNAS Part 1 – The GUI, Software Design and Customization Choosing between these two incredibly popular platforms for secure storage, accessing and sharing your data is not easy! With Synology and DSM, you have a premium hardware+software platform that easily emulates entire operating system levels of features, with an incredibly user-friendly design, […]
Synology DSM vs TrueNAS – Security, Apps and the Verdict This is the 3rd and final part of my full comparison of Synology NAS DSM 7 and TrueNAS Core 12. If you missed the earlier chapters/parts, you can find them in the links below: Part I of the TrueNAS vs Synology DSM Guide is HERE […]
Synology DSM vs TrueNAS Part 2 – Storage and File & Folder Management This is the 2nd part of my full comparison of Synology NAS DSM 7 and TrueNAS Core 12. If you missed the earlier chapters/parts, you can find them in the links below: Part I of the TrueNAS vs Synology DSM Guide is […]
Synology DSM 7 vs TrueNAS Core – Software Comparison Choosing between these two incredibly popular platforms for secure storage, accessing and sharing your data is not easy! With Synology and DSM, you have a premium hardware+software platform that easily emulates entire operating system levels of features, with an incredibly user-friendly design, initiative controls and a […]
Should I wait for a Synology DS922+ or just get the DS920+ NAS? Let’s be honest, it is a REALLY good question. Right now as the first quarter of 2022 draws to a close, many users who are thinking of upgrading their existing Synology NAS system, pondering migrating over to the platform or are about […]
Synology NAS and Hard Drive Compatibility in 2022 If you have been a long-running advocate of Synology NAS over the years, or have been elbow deep in the Synology eco-system for a long time, then there is every chance that you have heard that the biggest brand in the world of network-attached storage has been […]
The Synology NAS DSM 7.1 Beta Software is Now Available to Download Good news for anyone that wants to see how Synology DSM will improve in the coming months, with Synology today announcing the Beta release of DiskStation Manager 7.1, giving system admins a chance to test out the expanded functionality. DSM 7.1 builds further […]
DSM 7 Installation Guide – Setting Your Synology NAS Up Right – FIRST TIME! If you have purchased your new Synology NAS (or it is soon to be arriving and you want to be prepared to set it up), then congratulations! You are on your way to enjoying your very own private storage solution that […]
A Guide to Installing Plex Media Server on your Synology NAS with the DSM 7 If you have been looking at buying a NAS drive for Plex to use as your own private Netflix, then there is a very good chance that you have heard the name ‘Synology’. They are the brand that produces some […]