Synology DS224+ vs DS423+ NAS – Which Should You Buy? The sheer scope of how much Network Attached Storage (NAS) has evolved in recent years is genuinely incredible! I remember a decade ago when the range of choices that a home user had when purchasing their own private cloud solution was actually pretty limited. Not […]
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Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS223j, DS223, DS224+, DVA1622, DS723+)

Synology 2-bay NAS range compared Model DS223j DS223 DS224+ DVA1622 CCTV NAS DS723+ Estimated Price $186 (29th Jun) $249 (18th Jan) $315 (20th Jul) $570 (29th June) $449 (18th Jan) Processor model Realtek RTD1619B Realtek RTD1619B Intel Celeron J4125 Intel Celeron J4125 AMD Ryzen R1600 Number of CPUs 1 (benchmark score: <1000) 1 (benchmark score: […]
Synology TC500 Camera Review – Better Than The Rest?
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 […]
The Synology DS223j: A New Budget-Friendly NAS Solution for Home Users
Synology has expanded its catalogue of Network-Attached Storage (NAS) solutions, announcing the launch of the DS223j, a budget-friendly model geared towards home users and small businesses. The DS223j is fitted with a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core, 64-bit processor clocking in at 1.7 GHz. While it doesn’t outperform high-end models, it brings an effective blend of power […]
Synology DS423+ vs Terramaster F4-423 NAS – Which Is Better?
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 […]
Synology 2023/2024 Q&A – Synology Play, New Cameras, AI, WireGuard, DSM 8.0, Deadbolt and More
Synology 2023/2024 Q&A with Taiwan Headquarters – Your Questions Answered Synology have always been largely considered to be the market leader in the world of network attached storage (NAS) and more often than not the decisions that make in their range of hardware/software solutions tend to be of tremendous interest to their growing global user […]
How to get unlimited BackBlaze backup on your Synology or Qnap NAS

How to get unlimited BackBlaze backup on your Synology or Qnap NAS We have not tried this, but we found few dockers that might help. Here is a page for backing up your personal Linux system via Backblaze Personal Unlimited? https://registry.hub.docker.com/r/tom300z/backblaze-personal-wine/ They use a combination of Docker + WINE to achieve this. Create […]
Synology Photos FINALLY adds AI Subject/Object Recognition!
Synology Photos is FIXED – AI Subject Recognition is BACK!!! That’s right! After 2 years of waiting, Synology has finally added support for AI subject recognition back into their premium photography application in DSM 7.2. Long-time followers of the Synology brand will be aware that in previous older versions of Synology’s DSM platform, there was […]
Best NAS for Under $250 of 2023 (So Far!)
The Best NAS for Under $250 of 2023 – Synology, QNAP, Asustor and Terramaster Making the tough decision to migrate away from public subscription cloud services and towards your own private server can be a costly and intimidating decision. Therefore, it is always tremendously gratifying to know that as NAS systems have now been around […]
Synology DS423+ vs DS923+
Synology DS423+ vs DS923+ NAS – Which Should You Buy Buying your first network-attached storage device can be really intimidating! If you have spent the better part of a decade storing your personal or business data on public cloud services or in a drawer full of USB drives, but have now taken the grown-up decision […]
Synology DS423+ vs DS923+ NAS – Which is Best?
Synology DS423+ vs DS923+ NAS – Which Should You Buy Buying your first network-attached storage device can be really intimidating! If you have spent the better part of a decade storing your personal or business data on public cloud services or in a drawer full of USB drives, but have now taken the grown-up decision […]
Synology DS224+ vs DS723+ NAS – Which is Better?
Synology DS224+ vs DS723+ NAS – Which Should You Buy Buying your first network-attached storage device can be really intimidating! If you have spent the better part of a decade storing your personal or business data on public cloud services or in a drawer full of USB drives, but have now taken the grown-up decision […]
Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS223j, DS223, DS220+, DVA1622, DS723+)

Synology 2-bay NAS range compared Updated version 20th Jul 2023 Synology 2-bay NAS range compared (DS223j, DS223, DS224+, DVA1622, DS723+) Model DS223j DS223 DS220+ DVA1622 CCTV NAS DS723+ Estimated Price $186 (29th Jun) $249 (18th Jan) $299 (18th Jan) $570 (29th June) $449 (18th Jan) Processor model Realtek RTD1619B Realtek RTD1619B Intel Celeron J4025 […]
Synology DS224+ vs DS723+ NAS – Which Should You Buy?
Synology DS224+ vs DS723+ NAS – Which Should You Buy Buying your first network-attached storage device can be really intimidating! If you have spent the better part of a decade storing your personal or business data on public cloud services or in a drawer full of USB drives, but have now taken the grown-up decision […]
Synology DS224+ Released (2-Bay Plus Series NAS)
Synology DS224+ Unveiled: A Powerful and Compact NAS for Eastern Regions Synology, the renowned network-attached storage (NAS) provider, has unveiled its latest model, the Synology DS224+, catering specifically to the Eastern regions. With an emphasis on delivering exceptional performance and versatility, this NAS model is designed to meet the needs of both home users and […]
Synology DS124 Released (1-Bay Value Series NAS)
Introducing Synology DS124: The New 1-Bay Value Series NAS with Impressive Hardware and Software Specs Synology, the leading provider of network-attached storage solutions, has unveiled its latest addition to the Value Series NAS lineup – the Synology DS124. Packed with powerful hardware and versatile software features, this 1-bay NAS is designed to meet the needs […]
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Troubleshooting Synology Mapping on Windows: Resolving the “username/password are incorrect ” Error – message

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 […]
Memory for your NAS – Crucial RAM for your Synology and QNAP Guide
Everything you need to know about Upgrading Synology NAS Memory Note – This article has been updated to the 22023/2024 to factor in the new DSM, new NAS models and updates to available memory modules If you have purchased a new NAS Drive in the last few months, then chances are that you would use […]