Synology NAS Security: How to Ensure Data Integrity (against Ransomware, etc.)
This post will explain all about Synology NAS security — you’ll know when to worry and when not to — and walk you through the steps of securing your server’s …
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All things relating to Synology, a popular maker of network-attached storage (NAS) servers and home Wi-Fi routers.
NAS Server Explained: Why It’s Cool, and You’d Want a Synology, Too!
Years ago, somebody asked me about my most important piece of tech and was surprised when I said it was my Synology DS410 NAS server and not the smartphone I …
Synology DSM 7 Hands-on Review (vs DSM 6): A New and (Mostly) Great
Last month marked the availability of Synology’s much-anticipated worldwide release of the well-known NAS operating system, DSM 7. As of the morning of June 29, 2021, you can download the …
Synology DS1621+ Review: 2021’s Ultimate Home NAS Server, Delivered!
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 …
Synology Unveils 8-Bay DS1821+ AMD-Powered NAS Server
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 …
Synology DSM 7.0 Now Available as Public Beta
If you’re a fan of Synology NAS server, you’re well aware of the software that powers your storage machine, the DiskStation Manager (DSM). Here’s some great news, the NAS maker …
Synology’s Latest Six-Bay DS1621+ Server: First AMD-Powered NAS
Synology today announced the DiskStation DS1621+ as the replacement to the DS1618+ that came out two years ago. This is its first home NAS server that features an AMD Ryzen …
Synology’s Latest DS1621xs+ Makes the 10Gbps NAS Dream Come True
For a couple of years now, I’ve been asking Synology when it’d release a DiskStation server that comes with 10 Gbps network capability. Finally, today, it’s here. The NAS maker …
Synology’s Latest DS1520+ 5-bay NAS Server of 2020 is a Beast
Synology today announced the availability of its latest 2020 5-bay NAS server, the DiskStation DS1520+. Per the NAS maker’s naming convention, this is a new high-end server for homes and …
Synology 2020 Plus NAS Gets NVMe Caching and Speed Boost
There are now a couple of new and exciting options if you’re in the market for robust network-attached storage (NAS) server. The Synology 2020+ NAS server lineup includes four brand-news …
Synology DS220+ Review: Slightly Underwhelming but Still Excellent
Chronologically, the Synology DS220+ — one of the four new servers Synology announced today — is the defacto upgrade to the previous model, the DS218+, that came out some two …
Synology DS620slim Review: It’s Not the Size that Matters
Small but potent, the newly-released Synology DS620slim is my type of NAS server. You know, the Asian type. Stereotyping aside, this server is an all-new offering from Synology in terms …
Synology DS419slim Review: A Little Server that Could
The Synology DS419slim is the latest in Synology’s “slim” line of NAS servers which use 2.5-inch standard (laptop) hard drives instead of the 3.5-inch standard (desktop) drive. As a result, …
Synology Surveillance Station: DIY Home Security Camera System at Its Best
If you have a Synology NAS server, you probably know that there are so many things you can do with it, besides the host for backups and file sharing. One …
