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Just one day after the DS1823xs+ saw the light of day, looks like we are not done with refresh models. Today we got a glimpse of the upcoming (expected), x23 unit from the plus lineup, and here are bits and pieces of info on the new DS423+. DS423+ a new 4-bay Intel-powered NAS Considering that back in November, Synology released their 4-bay flagship model, the DS923+, it was only a matter of time before the DS423+ came out. Expected by many as the last device that will run with an Intel CPU, and because of that be able to support...

Following the recent release of the new x23+ models, the DS723+ as well as its 4-bay version, the DS923+, now we got the successor of the 2021 8-bay. Here is the DS1823xs+. DS1823xs+ – the new 8-bay powerhouse Targeted at small and medium-sized businesses, this NAS has it all. With up to 144TB of raw storage potential without expansions and a built-in 10G card with an option for expansion, there is little this monster can't do. The insides of this 6.2 kg machine are powered by AMD Ryzen V1780B quad-core CPU at 3.35Ghz and 8GB of DDR4 EEC memory (up...

Table of Contents : Why use MEGA? : MEGA CMD with "MEGA on NAS" packages MEGA commands Logging into MEGA from the command line Using the MEGA commands Uploading, downloading and public links Backup task Sync task DSM scheduled task With popular clouds popping up here and there all the time sometimes it is hard to keep track of them all, and on top of that as a NAS user, one might ask why to use a commercial when we got a private one. While that is a valid point and one that I usually reference, the use of commercial...

Starting today, Synology has unveiled its first web store, called Synology Store. Focused on essential Synology products, the store offers various spare parts, rail kits, memory modules, and add-in cards. On top of it all, the network lineup of their products is also a purchase option, but HDDs, as well as NAS devices, are not, at least not at the moment. 💡 NOTE: keep in mind that the store will list purchase options depending on the geographical location. For example, the EU store has no router products listed, unlike the US store. Synology Store | Synology Inc. Easily find and...

As it was announced back in January in the "NEW x23 Synology model lineup" article, the new Synology DS223 has arrived! The new 2-bay "value" grade NAS is here as a long overdue successor of the DS218. With an already familiar look, this model without checking the label on the front could be mistaken for the DS220+. The smooth, and very professional design has followed over to this model as well as the fact that the drives are hot-swappable as they are on the plus lineup. This NAS with its price of about €245 (plus tax) and 2y warranty (extendable...

If anything, this year flew by from the perspective of new Synology products and services, as well as for Blackvoid coming up to its 4th year of existence. Let's review some of the key moments, products as well as platforms that were introduced this year, and how they in some way shifted Synology and its users to new directions. DSM To start off, one of the biggest milestones was the DSM 7.1 update. Following the long-expected DSM 7 release (one of the longest in Synology history), 7.1 was released to patch up the initial DSM 7 and bring some new...

⚠️ UPDATE: 23/11/2022 – info on the M.2 NVMe storage volume usage in DSM that is supported by DS923+ Table of Contents : Intro : Packaging : Specifications : E10G22-T1-mini card : SSDs, 3rd party HDDs and NVMe storage pools : DSM setup and apps installation : Speed tests : Virtualization and containerization : Plex : Conclusion : Intro It was 2016 when Synology started to roll out their popular 4-bay NAS models in a version that supported more potential bays and offered more power to the NAS. These models, starting with the DS916+, had an eSATA port on the...

💬 INFO: this article will be updated with fresh information following the 2023 and beyond keynote. Hot off the press of "2023 and beyond" event, Synology has announced a few new devices and services for the upcoming year. Covering multiple categories, both hardware and software there is a lot to cover but the main elements are the new WRX560 Wi-Fi 6 router, as well as some new DSM 7.2 upcoming features. Also, along with DSM 7.2, there are some new options for existing apps, both desktop and mobile, and of course more new hardware in terms of new NAS models...

Today Synology announced this year's upcoming "and beyond" event that was also held last year in December. Titled "2023 and beyond", the online event will be held on Oct. 27th, 2022 at 15 pm CEST time. Registrations for updates are open and anyone can join. Upcoming Synology "2023 and beyond" event Not much is known at the moment about what we will see at the event, but considering there were rumors of numerous new NAS models, we might get some more information on that front. Also, yesterday in Taiwan, Synology also introduced and announced the upcoming line of their new...

📢 UPDATE: 10/10/2022 – Reports on social media are indicating an elevated brute force attack against Synology NAS users. More details in a dedicated article. : Intro Since 2004, October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this article will cover some of the elements that an individual might implement in order to better protect themselves, their data, and any other sensitive information while using today's devices and technologies. While we all benefit greatly from the advancement of technology every day, it is important to be aware of potential threats that are present on the Internet in many shapes and forms. While...