NAS is short for “network-attached storage.” This section of the site is about this type of storage, including real NAS servers and those you can make by attaching a portable drive to a router’s USB port.
If you ask me for the one gadget to safely put in the shopping cart right now before hitting that “buy” button as the year turns, the Synology DiskStation DS923+ (that’s DS923 Plus) would be it. Among other things, it has a novelty that delivers the best NAS performance to …
When it comes to NAS servers, I’ve always recommended Synology. But once in a while, it’s worth checking out other brands. So here goes: The TerraMaster F2-223. This new server is TerraMaster’s major release in its entry-level 2-bay lineup, now with native support for Multi-Gig and the latest TerraMaster Operating …
Synology’s latest 5-bay DiskStation DS1522+ NAS server for homes and small businesses is a silent yet significant upgrade in the lineup. While the new server is the intended replacement of its immediate previous model, the DS1520+, I will compare the design with the DS1517+ to show how it’s an (almost) complete …
Synology today officially announced the availability of the DSM 7.1 Beta, which it first announced in early December last year. “Official” is the key here since the software has been made available for over a week to the general public. But you’re not missing out much. Considering this is a …
This post will help you set up remote access to your Synology NAS server using Synology’s built-in QuickConnect and Dynamic DNS. Both of these methods have pros and cons, and you’ll figure out which, when, and how to use each by the end of this page—that’s the idea anyway. Remember …
As the name suggests, the Synology DS1821+ is of yesteryear. It’s even older than that—Synology first announced it in 2020. But it’s still going to be the latest Synology 8-bay NAS for homes and SMBs for a while—Synology likely won’t release its replacement this year. What’s most notable, though, is …
Apart from the all-new and exciting Wi-Fi 6 router, Synology today also announced a few major news items on its network-attached storage (NAS) front, including the release of DSM 7.1 and Surveillance Station 9.0. DSM 7 came out early this year and proved to be a significant release that rang …
June 29, 2021, marked the availability of Synology’s much-anticipated worldwide release of the well-known NAS operating system, DSM 7. Since then, the new OS has been available for anyone to download and upgrade their supported server. DSM stands for DiskStation Manager, and version 7.0 is the latest. It’s the first …
The Synology DS1621+ is a worthy upgrade to the DS1618+, which is still an excellent NAS server today. That’s to say, in many ways, the new server brings excellence to a new level. No, it’s still not perfect. But if you’re looking to get the most out of a network-attached …
If for some reason you think the recently announced DiskStation DS1621+ doesn’t have enough storage space, Synology has something new for you. The NAS vendor announced today the availability of the DS1821+ that has an additional two more drive bay out of the box. The 2nd AMD-based server And the …
