https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week12-2025.wav 1. Synology DSM Vulnerability Patched After PWN2OWN 2024 Disclosure Synology has resolved a man-in-the-middle vulnerability (CVE-2024-10444) that was disclosed during PWN2OWN 2024. The flaw allowed attackers to hijack admin sessions through improper certificate validation in DSM’s LDAP utilities. Affected Versions: DSM 7.1, 7.2.1, and 7.2.2.Resolution: Fixed in updates 7.1.1-42962-8, 7.2.1-69057-7, and 7.2.2-72806-3.Severity: CVSS 7.5 […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week10-2025.wav Here’s your Weekly NAScompares Digest – Week 10, 2025, covering 13 major topics in NAS, storage, and networking. 1. AOOSTAR WTR MAX NAS with 11 Drive Bays & Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS AOOSTAR has announced the WTR MAX NAS, a high-performance storage solution powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, an enterprise-grade CPU […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week9-2025.wav Welcome to the NAScompares Weekly Digest for Week 9 of 2025! This week saw major announcements in the storage, networking, and NAS industries, including lunar data centers, next-gen NAND advancements, NAS OS updates, and new high-speed SSDs. Let’s dive into the biggest news from the past week. 🚀 Phison and Lonestar Partner for Lunar […]
Why NAS Drives are NOT for Everyone – 5 Reasons You Do Not Need a NAS Network Attached Storage (NAS) is often promoted as the ideal solution for data management, offering advantages like local control, redundancy, and flexible access. However, while NAS has many benefits, it is not the right choice for everyone. Depending on […]
Here’s a list of motherboards suitable for DIY NAS projects, with relevant specifications and differences clearly highlighted: Motherboard Model Socket Type Chipset SATA Ports PCIe Slots NVMe Slots ECC Support Networking CPU Support Form Factor Special Features ASRock Rack X570D4U-2L2T AM4 X570 8 (6 x SATA3, 2 x SATA3 via ASMedia) 2 x PCIe 3.0 […]
You NEED A NAS Drive – And Here Is Why In today’s digital world, data storage plays a crucial role in both personal and professional environments. Many individuals and businesses rely on cloud storage for convenience, but it’s not always the best option. While cloud services provide accessibility and automation, they come with limitations, including […]
The Lincstation N2 NAS Review The Lincstation N2 NAS is the successor to the Lincstation N1, a flash-focused NAS system that made waves in 2024. While the N1 was praised for its compact size and SSD-centric design, it had certain limitations, such as the lack of 10GbE connectivity and limited active cooling. Now, Lincplus has […]
Why NAS Drives are NOT for Everyone – 5 Reasons You Do Not Need a NAS Network Attached Storage (NAS) is often promoted as the ideal solution for data management, offering advantages like local control, redundancy, and flexible access. However, while NAS has many benefits, it is not the right choice for everyone. Depending on […]
You NEED A NAS Drive – And Here Is Why In today’s digital world, data storage plays a crucial role in both personal and professional environments. Many individuals and businesses rely on cloud storage for convenience, but it’s not always the best option. While cloud services provide accessibility and automation, they come with limitations, including […]
How to Install UnRAID on a Terramaster NAS Drive in 15mins Note – Terramaster have changed their policy with regard to installation of 3rd Party OS’ on their systems. This change now means that running UnRAID on your Terramaster NAS will NOT invalidate your 2/3 Year (device dependent) hardware warranty. However they will not support […]
How to Install UnRAID on a Terramaster NAS Drive in 15mins Note – Terramaster have changed their policy with regard to installation of 3rd Party OS’ on their systems. This change now means that running UnRAID on your Terramaster NAS will NOT invalidate your 2/3 Year (device dependent) hardware warranty. However they will not support […]
The Lincstation S1 NAS Review – REAL Turnkey UnRAID NAS? The network-attached storage (NAS) market continues to expand, with an increasing number of brands stepping into the space with new and innovative solutions. One such emerging brand is Lincplus, known for its affordable tech offerings, including the Lincstation N1 released in 2024. Now, they are […]
New Lincstation S1 and N2 NAS Revealed *UPDATE* – The Reviews are in. You can read my review of the Lincstation S1 NAS HERE on NASCompares and HERE on YouTube. Alternatively, you can watch my Review of the Lincstation N2 on YouTube HERE, and the written review of the N2 Review HERE on NASCompares. It […]
The Lincstation N2 NAS Review The Lincstation N2 NAS is the successor to the Lincstation N1, a flash-focused NAS system that made waves in 2024. While the N1 was praised for its compact size and SSD-centric design, it had certain limitations, such as the lack of 10GbE connectivity and limited active cooling. Now, Lincplus has […]
The Lincstation S1 NAS Review – REAL Turnkey UnRAID NAS? The network-attached storage (NAS) market continues to expand, with an increasing number of brands stepping into the space with new and innovative solutions. One such emerging brand is Lincplus, known for its affordable tech offerings, including the Lincstation N1 released in 2024. Now, they are […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week1-2025.wav Solidigm Exits Consumer SSD Market to Focus on Enterprise Solutions Solidigm, a subsidiary of SK Hynix, has officially exited the consumer SSD market to concentrate exclusively on enterprise solutions. This shift comes with the removal of the “Client SSD” category from its website, signaling a definitive end to its consumer offerings. Key Developments: Last […]
Building a DIY NAS (Network Attached Storage) can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to manage your data, backups, and media streaming. However, it’s common to have questions about the process, compatibility, and hardware. This FAQ addresses the top questions people ask when planning a DIY NAS build, so you can make informed decisions […]
Topton MW-N100-NAS ITX DiY NAS Board Review The Topton MW-N100-NAS motherboard is a budget-friendly ITX solution aimed at users seeking a compact and low-power network-attached storage (NAS) setup. Priced at around $139 for the motherboard and CPU alone, or $183.88 with an 8GB DDR5 SODIMM and a 128GB SSD, this board is built around the […]
HexOS NAS Software Beta Early Review – TrueNAS for Noobs? HexOS is a NAS operating system in its infancy, introduced as a beta product with the aim of revolutionizing how home users, small businesses, and creative professionals manage data storage and applications. Unlike established solutions such as TrueNAS Core or Unraid, HexOS prioritizes simplicity and […]
Topton MW-N100-NAS ITX DiY NAS Board Review The Topton MW-N100-NAS motherboard is a budget-friendly ITX solution aimed at users seeking a compact and low-power network-attached storage (NAS) setup. Priced at around $139 for the motherboard and CPU alone, or $183.88 with an 8GB DDR5 SODIMM and a 128GB SSD, this board is built around the […]