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Ubiquiti’s UNAS 4 is, in more ways than one, the larger version of the UNAS 2, double in physical size and capacity. However, the four drive bays and two NVMe slots mean it is fundamentally better in terms of performance and data protection. This quick preview will help you pick … Continue Reading
The Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ (model AS6702T v2) is the first network-attached storage (NAS) server from ASUSTOR (the storage subsidiary of ASUS) I’ve reviewed in almost eight years, since the AS4002T. The new server proved to be a totally different beast, for the better. Yet the two share many similarities: they … Continue Reading
If you’re still sad that Micron retired its Crucial brand late last year to focus on providing system memories for the development of artificial intelligence, here’s some good news: The storage and memory maker today announced at CES 2026 the Micron 3610 NVMe, its first PCIe Gen 5 QLC NVMe … Continue Reading
Those looking for a viable network-attached storage (NAS) solution for on-the-go use often turn to a travel router with a built-in NAS feature. And while that kind of works for most cases with simple needs, the performance and features are often less than ideal. We now have a real alternative. … Continue Reading
The Synology DiskStation DS925+ network-attached storage (NAS) server, first available in the US on June 4, 2025, is more than just an intended incremental upgrade to the previous DS923+. It has undergone major changes in a matter of months, with the latest and most significant being Synology’s DSM 7.3 release. … Continue Reading
Today, October 7, 2025, Synology announces the availability of the latest incremental release of its DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, DSM 7.3, for its network-attached storage (NAS) servers. This update adds security fixes and some notable improvements, but you’ll likely be more interested in what it removes. Indeed. DSM 7.3 … Continue Reading
UniFi Drive is the latest development within Ubiquiti’s UniFi ecosystem, designed to transform the host hardware device, often referred to as the UniFi console, into a network-attached storage (NAS) server, known as UniFi NAS or UNAS. Among over half a dozen UniFi applications, UniFi Drive is the youngest—less than a … Continue Reading
The UNAS 2, specifically the white version, UNAS-2-W, is the first server available in Ubiquiti’s recently announced Next-Gen UniFi Storage lineup, which includes three additional servers set to arrive later in the year. It’s also the first from the company designed for general consumers—the debut model, the UNAS Pro, which … Continue Reading
