List of WD CMR and SMR hard drives (HDD) Find if your drive is SMR by HDD model number If you know an SMR type of drive, share it with others in a table below! PMR, also known as conventional magnetic recording (CMR), works by aligning the poles of the magnetic […]
Synology Hard Drives and SSD Comparison with Seagate/WD/Toshiba and More – Deal Breaker? In recent years, Synology has steadily moved toward a more vertically integrated hardware ecosystem, and the arrival of the 2025 generation of NAS systems marks a significant escalation in that approach. With a much stricter verification process for compatible storage media—covering both […]
Synology Hard Drives and SSD Comparison with Seagate/WD/Toshiba and More – Deal Breaker? In recent years, Synology has steadily moved toward a more vertically integrated hardware ecosystem, and the arrival of the 2025 generation of NAS systems marks a significant escalation in that approach. With a much stricter verification process for compatible storage media—covering both […]
Synology Explain WHY They Changed Drive Support and Verification in 2025 NAS During a recent visit to Taipei for Computex 2025, I took the opportunity to visit Synology’s headquarters and speak directly with company representatives about one of the most discussed and divisive topics in the NAS community today — the company’s increasingly strict stance […]
I went to Synology HQ and Asked About Hard Drives… During a recent visit to Taipei for Computex 2025, I took the opportunity to visit Synology’s headquarters and speak directly with company representatives about one of the most discussed and divisive topics in the NAS community today — the company’s increasingly strict stance on hard […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week21-2025.wav These sources collectively provide a snapshot of recent developments in the Network Attached Storage (NAS) and storage technology sectors, with a significant focus on Computex 2025 announcements. Several articles detail new NAS device releases from major players like Synology, QNAP, ASUSTOR, Minisforum, Ugreen, Orico, and Xikestor, showcasing a variety of models including rackmounts, compact […]
Synology is closing the gap on third-party hard drive support further in 2025 UPDATE 4 – The Synology DS925+ NAS is NOW LIVE, and that means that the extent to which you can use 3rd Party HDDs and SSDs on the 2025 series (at the time of writing) a now alot clearer. As it stands, […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week18-2025.wav Week 18 of 2025 delivered a powerhouse mix of financial milestones, SSD breakthroughs, and escalating industry tensions over vendor lock-in. Western Digital and Seagate beat expectations with strong Q3 earnings, underscoring the growing demand for nearline HDDs and cloud storage. Meanwhile, Samsung showcased an AI-centric roadmap with aggressive HBM3E and DDR5 expansion, signaling memory’s […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week14-2025.wav Recent tech news covers a range of storage and networking advancements. QNAP released a QTS update enhancing security and network features, while also discontinuing Google Photos backup in MARS due to API changes, and announcing new dual-port 10GbE network cards. OWC launched SoftRAID 8.5 with improved compatibility and new Jellyfish shared storage systems alongside […]
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 […]
‘Used Seagate EXOS HDDs Missold as ‘New – Other Drives Implicated Now would be a very good time to check any hard drives you’ve purchased in the last 12 to 24 months! Recent reports from popular German news outlet Heise have raised increased reports of refurbished and modified SMART-reported drives being sold as brand new, […]
‘Used Seagate EXOS HDDs Missold as ‘New – Other Drives Implicated Now would be a very good time to check any hard drives you’ve purchased in the last 12 to 24 months! Recent reports from popular German news outlet Heise have raised increased reports of refurbished and modified SMART-reported drives being sold as brand new, […]
‘Used Seagate EXOS HDDs Missold as ‘New – Other Drives Implicated Now would be a very good time to check any hard drives you’ve purchased in the last 12 to 24 months! Recent reports from popular German news outlet Heise have raised increased reports of refurbished and modified SMART-reported drives being sold as brand new, […]
Comprehensive Protection for Enterprise Data Security Amid the growing number of global data security incidents, the importance of enterprise data protection has become increasingly prominent. To address this challenge, TerraMaster, a professional brand focusing on providing innovative storage products for families and businesses, has officially launched its BBS integrated backup solution, offering comprehensive data backup […]
A History Lesson on NAS Security Incidents – STAY SAFE! As someone who has long relied on Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices for both personal and professional use, I’ve come to appreciate the convenience and functionality they offer. These devices provide a centralized and easily accessible repository for my important data, making them indispensable tools […]
Create One-Stop Backup Solution and Seamless Remote Access Experience TerraMaster, a professional brand focusing on providing innovative storage products for families and businesses, has released the latest TNAS PC application for Windows and Mac. This new application features the ability to scan for TNAS devices within the local network environment, convenient device management, user login […]
Dedicated Software Providing Users with Comprehensive Data Backup with Your Terramaster DAS TerraMaster, a professional brand focused on providing innovative storage products for homes and businesses, recently introduced the TPC Backupper, a free Windows backup and synchronization software for TDAS users. It allows easy backup of the operating system, settings, applications, and any data on a Windows PC. The tool facilitates the quick synchronization of files to another location, meeting users’ comprehensive data protection needs. TPC Backupper Key Features With […]
25% off the Terramaster Tower Series – Including 10GbE Models TerraMaster, a professional brand focused on providing innovative storage products for homes and businesses has specially launched a limited-time promotion for T-series NAS in order to help SMB users better manage data and improve work efficiency! During different event periods, SMB users can enjoy super discounts of up to 25% when purchasing TerraMaster T-series NAS, including T6-423, […]
Terramaster is excited to announce a special 10% discount on select models from Western Digital and Seagate, exclusively available for their customers. This promotion offers an excellent opportunity to enhance storage solutions with reliable and high-performance options. From Western Digital, customers can enjoy discounts on the RED Pro NAS HDD, RED Plus NAS HDD, RED […]
Western Digital has unveiled its latest addition to the Red Pro lineup: the WD240KFGX. With a capacious 24TB storage capacity and a slew of features tailored for NAS systems, this drive is poised to meet the demands of high-intensity workloads in multi-user environments. While the improvements over its predecessors might seem incremental, the WD Red […]