Why are NAS Systems not 10GbE as Standard Right Now? It is 2025, yet the majority of NAS systems on the market continue to ship with 1GbE or, at best, 2.5GbE networking, leaving many users questioning why 10GbE has not become a standard feature. Over the past decade, the cost of 10GbE networking equipment, including […]
Why are NAS Systems not 10GbE as Standard Right Now? It is 2025, yet the majority of NAS systems on the market continue to ship with 1GbE or, at best, 2.5GbE networking, leaving many users questioning why 10GbE has not become a standard feature. Over the past decade, the cost of 10GbE networking equipment, including […]
Synology NAS systems are fantastic for running Docker containers, but sometimes bugs and hidden limitations make things frustrating. Recently, a user struggled for days to get Documenso (self-hosted document signing) running on their Synology NAS. Containers installed fine, but they refused to talk to each other. Along the way, the same user also hit issues […]
Get Graphics Drivers and Hardware Transcoding BACK for Plex/Jellyfin/Emby on your Synology NAS Note – the video on this fix will be published soon and I will update this article with images ASAP. Synology’s 2025 refresh brought the DS225+ and DS425+ with the familiar Intel Celeron J4125, but it also quietly removed the kernel graphics […]
Get Graphics Drivers and Hardware Transcoding BACK for Plex/Jellyfin/Emby on your Synology NAS Note – the video on this fix will be published soon and I will update this article with images ASAP. Synology’s 2025 refresh brought the DS225+ and DS425+ with the familiar Intel Celeron J4125, but it also quietly removed the kernel graphics […]
UniFi UNAS Pro: 6 Months On — A Measured Look at Ubiquiti’s First NAS UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of […]
UniFi UNAS Pro: 6 Months On — A Measured Look at Ubiquiti’s First NAS UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of […]
UniFi UNAS Pro – The Pros and Cons of their new NAS UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of stock at […]
UniFi UNAS Pro – The Pros and Cons of their new NAS UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of stock at […]
Synology vs UniFi NAS Comparison UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of stock at launch, so if you think you want […]
DIY NAS vs Turnkey NAS: Which is Best for You? Today, we’re going to try and quickly and (bluntly) answer a key question in the world of network-attached storage: should you build your own NAS (DIY) or opt for a turnkey solution in 2024? This topic has been hotly debated in our recent video, “Build […]
The EASIEST NAS Software You Can Use on Your Custom NAS Server The appeal of building your very own NAS server instead of purchasing pre-built and OS-locked alternatives from brands like Synology or QNAP, as well as ditching third-party cloud storage from Google and Apple that is subscription-based, cannot really be argued with! The savings […]
The Synology Solution 2025/2026 Event – What Was There? At Synology’s UK Solutions Exhibition 2025, the company marked its 25th anniversary with a detailed look at how it intends to position itself for the next phase of enterprise and private-cloud data management. The event covered a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from backup and storage […]
The Synology Solution 2025/2026 Event – What Was There? At Synology’s UK Solutions Exhibition 2025, the company marked its 25th anniversary with a detailed look at how it intends to position itself for the next phase of enterprise and private-cloud data management. The event covered a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from backup and storage […]
Is there a good reason for Synology to change the support of “Unverified Drives” in DSM? Synology has long been regarded as one of the most user-friendly and reliable NAS brands in the market, balancing intuitive software with a wide hardware range that appeals to both home and business users. However, in recent years the […]
Is there a good reason for Synology to change the support of “Unverified Drives” in DSM? Synology has long been regarded as one of the most user-friendly and reliable NAS brands in the market, balancing intuitive software with a wide hardware range that appeals to both home and business users. However, in recent years the […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week33-2025.wav Here is your Weekly Tech Digest – Week 33 (2025). This edition highlights significant developments across the NAS, SSD, motherboard, and AI infrastructure sectors. From new AI-enhanced NAS devices to Synology’s growing enterprise support, PCIe 6.0 breakthroughs, and the end of AOL dial-up, this week was packed with noteworthy announcements. TerraMaster F2-425 […]
Synology DS1825+ vs UGREEN DXP8800 PLUS NAS – Which Should You Buy? In 2025, the market for high-capacity 8-bay NAS systems has become more competitive than ever, with traditional leaders like Synology now facing serious contenders from newer brands such as UGREEN. The Synology DS1825+ represents the company’s latest flagship in the Plus series, incorporating […]
Synology DS425+ Review – Should You Buy This NAS? The Synology DS425+ is a 4-bay NAS system launched in mid-2025 as part of the company’s continued refresh of its Plus Series product line, replacing the DS423+. It is designed to serve home power users, creative professionals, and small business environments that require a balance of […]
AI Console for Synology Mail Plus and Synology Office – But Should You Use It? Note -Thanks again to Daniel from Germany for all his support and assistance for this video. Visit his site HERE Synology has introduced a new software package called AI Console, aimed at integrating third-party AI and large language model (LLM) […]
