Synology

July 24, 2022

Synology Next Business Day replacement support packs

Many Synology customers are in fact home users, small businesses, enthusiasts, and such. While for the most part, Synology devices have a 2y warranty (that can be extended to 4 or 5y, depending on your model using the new Extended Warranty Plus service), there are those from the business to high-end range that offers a 5y warranty out of the box. On top of that, for those models, you can acquire something called the next business day replacement support pack. In Europe offered by The Technogroup (part of the Evernex company), you can have several packages to choose from in...

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July 12, 2022

Run the biggest Plex server ever with these Synology NAS Prime Day deals

One perk of having your own ‘cloud’ storage is that you can host your entire movie collection and stream it on any device in your home using Plex. Pre-built network storage options from Synology make it easy for anyone without much technical know-how to set up their own Plex server that is capable of playing 4K videos. And the best part is that you don’t even need to spend a whole lot with Synology’s well-received DiskStation DS220+, which is currently discounted to only $246 for Prime Day—not too far from the lowest price we have seen for this product ever.

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June 29, 2022

Synology DiskStation DS1522+: Compact 5-bay storage solution unveiled

Synology DiskStation DS1522+,

Synology DiskStation DS1522+ is the latest compact model in the Plus series of all-in-one storage solutions, offering five bays despite its comparatively small size. As a versatile network storage, the DS1522+ is also equipped with four 1GbE ports and even offers optional 10GbE connectivity. Synology DiskStation DS1522+ in detail The new model of the Plus …

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June 25, 2022

Synology firmware updates for routers close security holes

The router operating system Synology Router Manager (SRM) currently has a few dangerous security vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities allow unauthorized users to use SQL commands, arbitrarily read and rewrite files. Corresponding Synology firmware updates are already available. You should install them as soon as possible. Synology firmware updates for routers released Synology routers running the Synology …

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June 14, 2022

Synology DVA1622: New NVR with AI technology unveiled

Synology DVA1622

In the field of network drives around the DiskStation, Synology is a well-known name. With the Synology DVA1622, the company has introduced its latest NVR (Network Video Recorder). It features two drive bays and allows for fast, intelligent and reliable video surveillance thanks to AI features. The Synology DVA1622 in detail According to the manufacturer, the …

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May 17, 2022

Synology RT6600ax: New Wi-Fi 6 router with three wireless units

Synology RT6600ax

With the Synology RT6600ax, the NAS specialists are launching an exciting new tri-band Wi-Fi 6 router that is supposed to provide ultra-fast and secure Wi-Fi and is equipped with a quad-core processor with a 1.8 GHz clock speed. The Synology RT6600ax features The new Synology RT6600ax marks the top model in the NAS specialist’s router …

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April 29, 2022

Netatalk vulnerability in QNAP and Synology NAS systems

The Netatalk security vulnerability in Apple’s network protocol continues to spread. QNAP and Synology NAS devices are also affected by the vulnerability. A first update has already been released. Netatalk security vulnerabilities also affect NAS Thanks to Netatalk, network devices from manufacturers QNAP and Synology are able to support Apple’s network protocols. Using an outdated …

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February 25, 2022

Asustor NAS devices fall prey to costly DeadBolt ransomware attack

Sometimes it feels like we've all got more data than we know what to do with, and turning to Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices like those we've covered from Synology and QNAP can really ease the load for home users and for small businesses. People establish shared home storage or back up security systems, Over time, a good NAS can pay for itself with convenient and easily accessible storage. Unless, of course, it falls prey to insidious ransomware — which is exactly what's happening to some unlucky users right now.

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December 15, 2021

8 reasons to buy a Synology NAS if you’re an Android user

Picking up a NAS can be a big investment move, but it usually pays for itself — especially for businesses — if you account for various monthly subscriptions you’ll be saving on. Pre-built NAS devices from Synology come bundled with a bunch of handy apps and features that match wits with some of the most used Google services. Here are a few ways a Synology NAS can make your life easier if you use an Android phone.

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