🛒Synology Snapshot (Data Versioning): The Final Step in Keeping Your Data Safe
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You’ll learn in this post how to keep your data safe from accidental or malicious deletion or alteration, such as …
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All things relating to Synology, a maker of network-attached storage (NAS) servers and home Wi-Fi routers.
Synology DiskStation DS223 Review (vs. DS224+): An Entry-Level NAS Server that Means Business
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The DS223 is the first standard Synology NAS server I’ve officially tested in a long time. Previously, I’ve reviewed mostly …
Synology VisualStation VS600HD: Surveillance Station Real-Time Management on Big Screens
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Synology announced today the official launch of its VisualStation VS600HD, designed to turn its well-known Surveillance Station into a true …
Synology BeeDrive Review: A Surprisingly Effective Little Backup Solution
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At first glance, the Synology BeeDrive portable SSD, first announced in May 2023, is an odd device. It has nothing …
Synology Surveillance Station Review: The Most Flexible DIY Security Cam System
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If you have a Synology NAS server, you probably already know that there are many things you can do with …
Synology DS223j: Beginner-friendly Dual-bay NAS Server Gets a Valuable Upgrade
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Here’s some good news for those wanting to move to a real NAS server gingerly. Synology today announces the availability …
Synology TC500 Review (vs. BC500): Surveillance Station’s Solid Turret Cam
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The Synology TC500 is the turret version of the bullet BC500. And that’s the only minor difference between them. As …
Synology DSM 7.2: Full Volume Encryption and NVMe Storage for Select Servers
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Here’s some exciting news that might get you busy in a good way on a slow day. Synology has just …
Synology Ships Low-cost DS423 NAS Server and Enters DAS Market with BeeDrive
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Synology has some interesting news today. With its new run-off-the-mill DS423 low-cost server—not to be confused with the DS423+—and a …
NAS Security: How to use a Synology to Protect Data against Attacks and Accidents
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This post will explain NAS security—you’ll know when to worry and when not to—and offer tips on securing your server’s …
Synology BC500 Review: Surveillance Station’s Solid but Pricey Native IP Cam
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The BC500 is one of the first two IP cameras from Synology designed with the company’s popular Surveillance Station in …
Which Synology NAS to Buy: A Quick Guide on Picking a Real Storage Server
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If you have read my primer post on network-attached storage (NAS) servers, it’s pretty clear that I’ve unapologetically picked Synology …
Synology Gets Serious about Home Surveillance with 500 Series IP Cams
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Synology today announced the official release of its BC500 and TC500 IP surveillance cameras. The company teased these new devices—its …
Synology DS1823xs+: Powerful 2023 SMB NAS Server is Here
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Synology today released the DiskStation DS1823xs+, an 8-bay server with built-in 10Gbps Ethernet capability. Per Synology’s naming convention, the xs+ signifies …
