How to Secure your Synology with open ports to Plex (port forwarding) On my router I will have Upnp disabled and only one port forwarded, that being the one for Plex. I plan to run only Plex Server and whatever backup software you recommend (to back up my PCs to the NAS incrementally) and perhaps […]
What are the signs someone is trying to hack into your home network? There are several signs that someone may be trying to hack into your home network. Some of the most common signs include: Unusual network activity: If you notice an increase in network activity, especially at unusual times, it may be a sign […]
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 […]
Should You Use Fewer Larger HDDs or More Smaller HDDs? The technology behind hard drives has evolved RAPIDLY! In just the last few years we have seen HDDs hit over 20 terabytes, seen the number of platters being squeezed into a single hard drive casing reach more than 10 and the performance and durability of […]
To migrate between different Synology NAS models This section explains how to perform migration between two different Synology NAS models. For example, migrating data from a DS716+ to a DS1520+. Sign in to the source NAS. Go to Control Panel > Update & Restore. Make sure that the source NAS is running the newest version of DSM. If a newer version is […]
Synology DS723+ NAS Drive – Does It Deserve Your Data? The Synology DS723+ NAS is one of the most capable 2-Bay systems that the brand has ever released, featuring a number of series-firsts in terms, yet still maintaining largely the same price point as the other two bays in the plus series to date. However, […]
Should You Use Fewer Larger HDDs or More Smaller HDDs? The technology behind hard drives has evolved RAPIDLY! In just the last few years we have seen HDDs hit over 20 terabytes, seen the number of platters being squeezed into a single hard drive casing reach more than 10 and the performance and durability of […]
Synology SA3410 & SA3610 SAS/SATA based NAS released Introducing the Synology SA3410, the latest in the line of NAS storage solutions from Synology. This powerful storage server is designed to meet the needs of small to medium–sized businesses and comes with a range of features to make it an ideal choice for any business. The […]
The Synology DS723+ NAS Expandable 2-Bay Revealed UPDATE 11/01/23 – The Synology DS723+ NAS Drive has now been RELEASED! You can find our reveal and before you buy guide below: Synology DS723+ NAS Review – HERE Synology DS723+ NAS – Should You Buy (video) – HERE Synology has finally given us a little more information to […]
Synology DS723+ expected price, specs and release date UPDATE 11/01/23 – The Synology DS723+ NAS Drive has now been RELEASED! You can find our reveal and before you buy guide below: Synology DS723+ NAS Review – HERE Synology DS723+ NAS – Should You Buy (video) – HERE Synology DS723+ expected price based on nasstore in EU […]
The Synology DS723+ NAS Expandable 2-Bay Revealed UPDATE 11/01/23 – The Synology DS723+ NAS Drive has now been RELEASED! You can find our reveal and before you buy guide below: Synology DS723+ NAS Review – HERE Synology DS723+ NAS – Should You Buy (video) – HERE Synology has finally given us a little more information to […]
I’ve went witn the Plugable USBC-EC2500. It is decently built and seems stable enough although I’m only using it the 2nd day. Here’s a link for it: UK https://amzn.to/3o3ba7T USA https://amzn.to/3o2W2Hw I’ve also made a little snapshot about the present of it in my Synology. The other things I use are the Qnap 2.5 and […]
DS420+ vs DS923+ Overall DS420+ vs DS923+ comparison based on hardware The Synology DS420+ and DS923+ are two advanced network attached storage (NAS) devices that offer an array of features for the modern user. These devices are designed to provide a centralized location for storing and organizing data, as well as serving as a platform […]
The Synology DS723+ NAS Expandable 2-Bay Revealed Synology has finally given us a little more information to chew on with regard to their new ‘x23+’ series, with the recent reveal of the new Synology DS723+ NAS Drive. This new expandable 2-Bay Diskstation is the intended follow-up to the Synology DS720+ NAS (released in June/July 2020 […]
A Guide to the Best 4-Bay NAS Drives to Buy Right Now I think it would be fair to say that, when it comes to users who are making the jump professionally from Cloud to their own private server, the 4-Bay NAS market is often their first choice! Aside from the obvious benefits in capacity […]
A Sincere THANK YOU from NASCompares! As 2022 draws to a close and many of us prepare to spend some long overdue time with our families and friends, myself* and Eddie the web guy wanted to take this opportunity to thank you from the bottom of our I.T enthused hearts for taking the time to […]