All things relating to Synology, a Taiwanese maker of network-attached storage (NAS) servers and home Wi-Fi routers.
The BeeStation Plus, Synology’s second iteration of its user-friendly approach to personal cloud storage, is an unusual network-attached storage (NAS) server. If you have used a Synology NAS server before, keep in mind that the BeeStation lineup offers a fraction of the capabilities of a standard Synology DiskStation. In return, …
The CC400W—officially available in the US today after its initial unveiling in early 2024—is Synology’s first Wi-Fi IP security camera. It looks completely different from its previous PoE counterparts, the BC500 and TC500, which were released over two years ago. The new camera’s compact design affords more placement options. However, …
You’ll learn in this post how to keep your data safe from accidental or malicious deletion or alteration, such as being encrypted by ransomware. There are many ways to get this done, but Synology’s Snapshot is among the easiest and most effective. That said, this applies only to those with …
The DS223 is the first standard Synology NAS server I’ve officially tested in a long time. Previously, I’ve reviewed mostly the Plus line. But after getting a third unit for personal use—the server was first available in February—I decided it deserved a review. Here’s the bottom line: This standard server …
Synology announced today the official launch of its VisualStation VS600HD, designed to turn its well-known Surveillance Station into a true surveillance solution. The new hardware is an alternative to the Synology Surveillance Station Client desktop application or mobile app. Instead, you can connect the VS600HD to a big-screen TV and …
At first glance, the Synology BeeDrive portable SSD, first announced in May 2023, is an odd device. It has nothing to do with what Synology has been known for, a NAS maker. But after spending my sweet time with it, I realize it’s a perfect device for those needing a …
If you have a Synology NAS server, you probably already know that there are many things you can do with it besides hosting backups and shared folders. One of those is building your DIY IP-cam security system via the Synology Surveillance Station add-on package. In my opinion, this feature is …
Here’s some good news for those wanting to move to a real NAS server gingerly. Synology today announces the availability of its 2023 entry-level dual-bay NAS server, the DiskStation DS223j, as the upgrade to the DS220j that came out three years ago. As the name suggests, the new server is …
The Synology TC500 is the turret version of the bullet BC500. And that’s the only minor difference between them. As a result, you’ll find this quick review more of a supplement to my take on the BC500. The two belong to the NAS maker’s 500 Series of IP cams. The …
Here’s some exciting news that might get you busy in a good way on a slow day. Synology has just told me that DSM 7.2—the latest version of its DiskStation Manager operating system for NAS servers—is now officially available in the US. The new version has been available elsewhere in …
