February 25, 2023

Synology DS423+ overview

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...

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February 24, 2023

Synology DS1823xs+ overview

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...

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February 24, 2023

How to Set Up Your Synology MailPlus Server

Nowadays, email plays an important part in our communication. With Synology MailPlus, you get a mail server solution that is both affordable and easy to use. This video will walk you through the fundamentals and show you how to set up your MailPlus Server in just a few simple steps. <– Read More –>

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February 22, 2023

How to use Synology NAS with MEGA cloud?

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...

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February 21, 2023

Synology Store – now open!

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...

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February 20, 2023

Adding Drives to a Storage Pool on a Synology NAS

In this tutorial, we will look at adding drives to a storage pool on a Synology NAS. If you would like to expand a storage pool and volume, you must add new hard drives to the existing storage pool. The process is relatively straightforward, but there is a specific process that I’d recommend you follow. The goal is to ensure that the hard drive you’re adding doesn’t have any issues before adding it to the storage pool. This can be accomplished by running a S.M.A.R.T test, so that’s the first thing we will do before looking at adding drives to...

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February 16, 2023

How to Replace a Failed Drive on a Synology NAS

In this tutorial, we will look at how to replace a failed drive on a Synology NAS. When a hard drive fails on a Synology NAS (or any NAS for that matter), it’s a pretty stressful situation because the redundancy that you have may be entirely gone or at minimum, degraded. In situations like this, it’s best to replace the failing hard drive as quickly as possible so that you can repair the RAID array and get back to a point where the NAS is functioning properly. There is a specific process that should be followed when looking at how...

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February 8, 2023

Synology DS223 overview

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...

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