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Week 44 Tech Roundup – TrueNAS Scale “Electric Eel” Released, Security Exploits at Pwn2Own and Storage Advances

Week 44 Tech Roundup – TrueNAS Scale “Electric Eel” Released, Security Exploits at Pwn2Own and Storage Advances

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week44-2024.mp3   G.Skill and Asus Break DDR5 Memory Overclocking Record In a remarkable achievement for memory technology, G.Skill and Asus ROG have set a new world record in DDR5 memory frequency, pushing the boundaries to an impressive 12,112 MT/s. The record-breaking feat was accomplished by renowned overclocker “safedisk,” who used a G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB […]

Week 43 Tech Roundup – UniFi First NAS, Synology BeeStation Leak, WIN 10 EOL!

Week 43 Tech Roundup – UniFi First NAS, Synology BeeStation Leak, WIN 10 EOL!

UniFi Launches First Network Attached Storage Device: The UniFi UNAS Pro UniFi, known for its integrated network ecosystems, has ventured into the NAS market with its first product, the UniFi UNAS Pro. Designed to fit seamlessly into existing UniFi environments, this rack-mounted NAS combines core storage capabilities with advanced network features, making it ideal for […]

Synology 2025 NAS – Confirmed Releases, Rumours & Predictions

EVERYTHING We Know About Synology NAS Hardware and Software for 2024-2025 Synology has always been the ‘Apple’ of the NAS industry, approaching the launch of their newest hardware/software releases with a sense of gravitas and importance (global launch events, hosted digital streams, etc) that is only matched by the sheer blanket of secrecy they maintain […]

UniFi UNAS Pro NAS – SHOULD YOU BUY?

UniFi UNAS Pro – The Pros and Cons of their new NAS UPDATE – The UniFi UNAS Pro NAS is now available and can be found HERE The UniFi UNAS Pro is Ubiquiti’s first major leap into the NAS (Network Attached Storage) market, building on the success of their networking hardware and ecosystem. This rackmount […]

New BeeStation BST170-8T Leaked: What We Know So Far

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/beestation2.mp3 The Rumoured BeeStation BST170-8T Welcome to the podcast, everyone! Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of network-attached storage, specifically Synology’s intriguing BeeStation lineup. Now, if you’re not familiar with the BeeStation, it’s essentially Synology’s take on a user-friendly, private cloud storage solution for the everyday user. Think of it as a simplified NAS […]

New Synology BST170-8T NAS Leaked

New Synology BeeStation BST170 Model with Intel x86 Architecture Leaked For those that have been a pinch concerned fo late that Synology was starting to move out of the Intel-powered home NAS market, there has seemingly been something of a flicker of good news appearing inadvertently on the official Synology Download pages. Eagle-eyed Reddit User […]

Synology vs UniFi UNAS Pro Comparison

Synology vs UniFi NAS Comparison UPDATE – The UniFi UNAS Pro NAS is now available and can be found HERE In the world of Network Attached Storage (NAS), Synology has been a dominant player for over two decades, recognized for its extensive range of products, robust features, and seamless user experience. UniFi, by contrast, is […]

UniFi UNAS Pro NAS – PROs and CONs

UniFi UNAS Pro – The Pros and Cons of their new NAS UPDATE – The UniFi UNAS Pro NAS is now available and can be found HERE The UniFi UNAS Pro is Ubiquiti’s first major leap into the NAS (Network Attached Storage) market, building on the success of their networking hardware and ecosystem. This rackmount […]

Synology USB to 5GbE Adapter Installation Guide

Guide: Using the Wavlink USB-to-5GbE Adapter on a Synology NAS If you’re looking to upgrade your Synology NAS’s network speed without investing in expensive native solutions, you can connect a Wavlink USB-to-5GbE adapter. While this adapter isn’t officially supported by Synology, users have developed workarounds to make it function. This guide will walk you through […]

How to Choose the Right Synology NAS: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Choose the Right Synology NAS: A Comprehensive Guide

  When browsing Synology’s website, the sheer range of available NAS devices can be overwhelming. Each NAS model seems tailored to a specific set of needs, but understanding the distinctions between them can be tricky. In this guide, we’ll break down Synology’s various NAS categories, their strengths, limitations, and what each device is best suited […]

Synology DSM 6.2 is Now Officially End Of Life

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 RAM upgrade not working

Synology RAM upgrade not working

Synology not recognizing RAM. Same RAM others claim to be working. Few potential things to try before sending your RAM back to the shop: -Try RAM installed before DSM7 upgrade -RAM not working because CMOS has an error from a previously tried the incompatible RAM (if trying few different brands) -HDD cache has logged failed […]

Synology NAS vs EVERYONE ELSE – Which Is Best?

If Not Synology? Which Other NAS Brand Should You Choose? It’s an odd question, but with Synology arguably making some rather higher business and enterprise decisions in recent years, there have been increasing queries about who would fill the void if they moved onwards and upwards. As Synology holds such a powerful position in the […]