🛒Synology DS225+ Review (vs. DS224+): A Solid Upgrade to 2.5GbE Connectivity
6 Min Read
The DiskStation DS225+, first available in the US market on July 23, 2025, is Synology’s 2025 continuation of its 2-bay …
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Synology NAS: An Extended Guide into the Most Advanced and Increasingly Expensive Network-Attached Storage Ecosystem
19 Min Read
Years ago, somebody asked me about my most important piece of tech and was surprised when I said it was …
Synology DiskStation DS1525+ NAS Server Review (vs. DS1522+): A Solid Multi-Gigabit Upgrade
7 Min Read
The Synology DiskStation DS1525+ network-attached storage (NAS) server, first available in the US on June 25 is arguably the best …
TP-Link Archer BE700 Quick Take (vs. Archer BE800): A High-End Router with Poor Multi-Gig and 5GHz Support
4 Min Read
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
5 Min Read
Synology today officially releases its two additional DiskStation NAS servers in its Plus family, the DS1825+ and DS725+. Judging from …
Micron Crucial T710 (vs. Sandisk WD Black SN8100): Top PCIe Gen 5 Performance Without the Excessive Heat
5 Min Read
The Crucial T710, unveiled on May 19, 2025, along with the Crucial X10 portable SSD, is Micron’s third attempt at PCIe …
SanDisk Creator Phone SSD Review: An Excellent Nich External USB-C Storage for Content Creators
5 Min Read
The SanDisk Creator Phone SSD, part of the new SanDisk Creator Series unveiled at the beginning of the year, is …
Synology HCL Policy: 2025 Devilish Details of the New Storage Lock-in Approach and Its Current Stage of Play
11 Min Read
Together with the 2025 NAS models, starting with the DiskStation DS925+, Synology has an unpleasant surprise for its fans: The NAS …
Synology DS925+ Review (vs. DS923+): A Solid Replacement That’s Essentially a Downgrade
7 Min Read
The Synology DiskStation DS925+ network-attached storage (NAS) server, first available in the US on June 4, 2025, is more than …
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 …
