🛒Synology DS225+ Review (vs. DS224+): A Solid Upgrade to 2.5GbE Connectivity
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The DiskStation DS225+, first available in the US market on July 23, 2025, is Synology’s 2025 continuation of its 2-bay …
Dong’s Take
Dong’s mostly rational opinions on various subjects or his previews/first impressions of products, based on vendor-supplied information, that he’s interested in reviewing subsequently after real-world, hands-on testing.
Synology NAS: An Extended Guide into the Most Advanced and Increasingly Expensive Network-Attached Storage Ecosystem
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Years ago, somebody asked me about my most important piece of tech and was surprised when I said it was …
Orbi 370 Series, Unveiled: NETGEAR’s Most Affordable Dual-band Home Mesh System to Date
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NETGEAR today announces the availability of its fourth Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, the Orbi 370 series. Previously, the company had …
TP-Link Archer BE700 Quick Take (vs. Archer BE800): A High-End Router with Poor Multi-Gig and 5GHz Support
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The Archer BE700 is another confusing option among TP-Link’s existing soup of Wi-Fi 7 routers. It’s a BE15000 router, which …
Synology’s New DS725+ and DS1825+ Servers: Underwhelmingly Familiar NAS Releases
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Synology today officially releases its two additional DiskStation NAS servers in its Plus family, the DS1825+ and DS725+. Judging from …
Synology HCL Policy: The Devilish Details of the New Storage Lock-in Approach and Its Current Stage of Play
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Together with the 2025 NAS models, starting with the DiskStation DS925+, Synology has an unpleasant surprise for its fans: The NAS …
Synology Unveils DiskStation DS425+ for Those with Simple Network Storage Needs
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Today, Synology announced the availability of its second NAS server for 2025, the DiskStation DS425+ for the US market. It’s …
TP-Link 2025 Wi-Fi 7 Hardware Is Here: Get Ready to Be Confused
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Today, TP-Link announced the availability of an extensive collection of Wi-Fi 7 broadcasters, including routers, mesh systems, and extenders. A …
TP-Link EAP772-Outdoor: First Omada Wi-Fi 7 Access Point with AFC Unveiled
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If you’re looking to extend your Wi-Fi network outdoors and want to enjoy the 6GHz band, TP-Link has some good …
Wi-Fi Router Replacement or Upgrade: Tips on Figuring Out the Right Time
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“Is it time to replace my Wi-Fi router?” I receive questions like that regularly, especially from those who still use …
