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 […]
Which Synology NAS Drives will we see in 2023? Synology has quite an extensive portfolio of hardware and software solutions, build over two decades of research and development in the NAS industry. Now, as these solutions grow in popularity, some ranges in their portfolio are more popular than others (whilst others die off – farewell […]
Brand New Synology DS223j Value Series NAS Released Synology has introduced a new entry-level NAS solution into their lineup, the DS223J NAS, following closely on the heels of several recent DiskStation releases. In stark contrast to the relatively sparse range of solutions that Synology launched for home users last year, 2023 has witnessed a significant […]
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 Finally Reveals their HAT3300 Plus Series HDDs Synology continues its ever-expanding ecosystem of both hardware and software with the long-overdue reveal of their regular class NAS drive media, the HAT 3300 Plus series hard drives. Originally revealed here in an article back in February, Synology have been slowly working on this new expansion 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 […]
Turnkey NAS Brands in 2023 – Get it Right, FIRST TIME! If you have been looking to purchase your first NAS drive, or are looking at upgrading the system that you have been using in your home/office for the last few years, then it is understandable that it is ALOT to get to grips with. […]
How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS923+ to 32GB and 64GB RAM Officially/Unofficially The Synology DS923+ NAS is a NAS system that arrives with an impressive middle ground between Power, Efficiency and Price, thanks to that AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, flexibility in a 10GbE upgrade, storage expandability and (of course) arriving with ECC […]
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 […]
Best Alternative to WD My Cloud NAS? Which Brand Should You Buy Next? Although Western Digital still is an absolute powerhouse in the world of general storage media for several decades, I think it would be fair to say that in the last few years, their NAS systems (My Cloud, My Book Live, etc) have […]
Best Alternative to WD My Cloud NAS? Which Brand Should You Buy Next? Although Western Digital still is an absolute powerhouse in the world of general storage media for several decades, I think it would be fair to say that in the last few years, their NAS systems (My Cloud, My Book Live, etc) have […]
A Guide to How Each Synology NAS Performs in Plex Media Server Using a NAS as a Plex Media Server is something that seems to grow in popularity with each passing year! Perhaps it is the constant bickering between streaming platforms such as Disney+, Netflix and Prime as they fight over TV show streaming ownership, […]
Turnkey NAS Brands in 2023 – Get it Right, FIRST TIME! If you have been looking to purchase your first NAS drive, or are looking at upgrading the system that you have been using in your home/office for the last few years, then it is understandable that it is ALOT to get to grips with. […]
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 […]
Should You Buy the Synology DS423+ or Terramaster F4-423 NAS Drive So, comparing the Synology DS423+ vs Terramaster F4-423 NAS is easier said than done – we are talking about two brands that have very different priorities when it comes to the solutions they provide. But, I am getting ahead of myself. If you have […]
How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS423+ to 10GB and 18GB RAM Officially/Unofficially The Synology DS423+ NAS is a NAS system that arrives with an impressive middle ground between Power, Efficiency and Price, thanks to that previously used Intel Celron J4125 CPU, as well as scaled back expandability and memory when compared to […]
Everything you need to know about Upgrading Synology NAS Memory Perhaps you have purchased a new Synology NAS system and want to future-proof it a bit? Perhaps you have an older generation Diskstation/Rackstation NAS that is now showing the occasional signs of slow down in your day-to-day processes? There are lots of reasons why you […]
How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS1522+ to 32GB and 64GB RAM Officially/Unofficially The Synology DS1522+ NAS is a NAS system that arrives with an impressive middle ground between Power, Efficiency and Price, thanks to that AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, flexibility in a 10GbE upgrade, storage expandability and (of course) arriving with ECC […]