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Akash Jain

Akash Jain

Synology NAS: Which Models Fully Support, Partially Support, or Block Third-Party Drives

Synology has been increasing the models with HDD compatibility enforcement , limiting support for third-party drives. This article helps you quickly identify which Synology NAS models allow third-party disks and which ones require Synology-branded drives

QNAP ES1686dc vs ES1686dc-R2: What's the Difference?

QNAP recently launched the ES1686dc-R2, and if you’re wondering what’s different from the original ES1686dc — the answer is simple: only the power supply. The R2 version uses a 700W PSU instead of 770W, with no changes to performance, capacity, or features.

Synology DS925+ vs DS923+: 4 Big Hardware Changes You Should Know

The DS925+ offers faster 2.5GbE networking and USB-C expansion, making it a solid upgrade. With Synology's shift toward certified drives and simplified connectivity, it’s ideal for users seeking performance and reliability in a streamlined NAS setup.

Western Digital Simplifies Enterprise HDD Lineup with Just Four Core Series

Western Digital (WD) has streamlined its data center drive offerings into four powerful and purpose-built series. Each one is tailored to a specific capacity range and performance requirement—making it easier than ever to select the right HDD for your storage infrastructure. 1. WD Ultrastar HA340 – 4TB to 12TB (Air-Filled)

WD WUH722424ALE6L4 vs WUH722624ALE6L4- New part number in 24TB

WD's new 24TB model brings a platform shift from HC580 to HC590. While both versions share the same capacity and core specs, the HC590 has more platters with reduced areal density. the extra platter on HC590 has pushed the capacity upto 26TB

Overland Tandberg Exits LTO Market – MagStor Steps In with Seamless Solutions

Overland Tandberg has exited the LTO business, leaving many customers struggling to find support and spare parts for their tape drives, autoloaders, and libraries. While standalone drives can be replaced with other brands, autoloaders and libraries are long-term investments, making upgrades and spare availability critical. Now, MagStor—widely known for

Install Pyload-ng on QNAP in a few clicks with a free QPKG

If you're looking for a streamlined way to automate and organize your downloads, this guide will show you how to install pyLoad-ng easily, then this QPKG is for you. Why Use a QPKG for pyLoad-ng? QNAP's Container Station supports running Docker-based applications, but setting up pyLoad

Install Transmission on QNAP in a few clicks with a QPKG

Transmission QPKG download and install in a few clicks for QNAP

How the Logical Air gap works on Synology ActiveProtect Manager (APM)

Synology’s ActiveProtect Manager (APM), which powers the ActiveProtect appliance (similar to DSM on other Synology NAS devices), introduces an innovative logical air-gap solution. This feature enhances protection against ransomware by ensuring that the backup server remains isolated during specific periods, while still allowing critical backup operations to proceed seamlessly.

Installing Jellyfin on QNAP the Easiest Way ( QPKG)

Jellyfin is a great open-source media server solution , and I moved from Plex to jellyfin because of its performance. I did a tutorial on how to install jellyfin using container station but some users still find it difficult to use container station so I created this QPKG file that can

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