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Should I wait for a Synology DS722+ or just get the DS720+ NAS? Let’s be honest, it is a REALLY good question. Right now as the first quarter of 2022 draws to a close, many users who are thinking of upgrading their existing Synology NAS system, pondering migrating over to the platform or are about to make their first NAS purchase (and are concerned with longevity) are looking at the currently available highpoint of the range, the DS720+ 2-Bay, and wondering if it is due an update any time soon. This consideration is pretty valid. Synology has generally adhered to a 2-year refresh cycle on the Synology Diskstation plus series of Prosumer/SMB solutions in 2 and 4 bay, and given the 20-22 months since the release of the DS720+...

Table of Contents Introduction Appearance and content Expansion for RAM and NVMe cache Peripherals and ports DSM installation 7.1 DSM configuration Copying data via local network (1G LAN) Hyper Backup Synology Photos Plex Virtual Machine Manager & Docker Conclusion Introduction Although it is 2022, a review of one of Synology’s most popular models, the DS720+, is never too late to make. The DS720+ came out in June 2020 as a refresh to the existing DS718+ model. The reason for this review is primarily that I have not had a chance to get this device to test it before, but since I have now decided to donate it for the third anniversary of Black Void, I would take the opportunity to see how this lightning fast NAS devices behaves...

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Comparing the Synology DS720+ vs the DS220+ NAS Drive Synology is still regarded as one of the most popular brands in the world of network-attached storage (NAS), with a clearly defined portfolio that accommodates home and business user needs accordingly, as well as all supporting the award-winning and remarkably easy to use Diskstation Manager (DSM) software. Despite this, many users still are on the fence about choosing the right solution for their storage needs. They have decided on a Synology NAS drive, but as each system has it’s own hardware highlights and the extent to which you can use DSM, it can sometimes be easier said than done to choose the right NAS server for you. Despite the wide variety of solutions available to NAS...

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Synology DS720+ NAS Hardware Tear Down For those of you that are interested in the newest generation of Synology NAS, you are probably wondering about what exactly goes on under the bonnet. We talk about the CPU and Memory plenty, but what about on the inside? Where does the Synology DSM software get extracted from? Where is the other memory bay? How is the CPU kept cool? There are interesting (if slightly nerdy) questions. Luckily I have a spare DS720+ NAS here and I am an interesting (if slightly nerdy) guy who wants to find out. So, let’s take the Synology DS720+ NAS apart and find out what is inside that small black chassis. Alternatively, if you are looking for the DS720+ NAS Review, please find my DS720+ Hardware Review HERE...

A Guide to Improving Playback on your Synology NAS Drive One of the most popular reasons that many users invest in a compact desktop Synology NAS solution is for use as a private Plex media server. The appeal of Plex as an alternative to paid subscription streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime video is fairly evident, giving you the ability to watch all of your lovely movies and box sets, but still enjoy the slick graphical user interface and background polish (such as trailers, reviews descriptions, thumbnails, watchlists, recommendations and artwork) afforded to those online streaming platforms. The new generation of Synology diskstation NAS’ that arrived in summer 2020 (DS920+, DS220+, DS420+ and DS720+) are all solid...

Synology DS920+ vs DS420+ vs DS720+ vs DS220+ NAS – Which Should You Buy Now that the latest 4 Diskstaiton NAS have arrived on the market, it has caused alot of new buyers to scratch their head and wonder “which one should I buy?”. It is understandable, a NAS is a unique investment for many (especially home users) and is far less clear to distinguish than TVs, Consoles and Mobile phones – the difference between different Synology NAS (especially 4 units as similar as the DS920+, DS720+, DS420+ and DS220+) can be pretty hard to spot. Luckily I have been going through these units (taking them to pieces in some places) to find out exactly what makes them different and hopefully help you decide which one deserves your data. Before we go...

Comparing the QNAP TS-253Be vs the Synology DS720+ NAS Drive When it comes to NAS devices in 2020, two of the biggest brands that you can invest in with your data are Synology and QNAP. In a short few years, these two network-attached storage brands have largely dominated the field in both the home and business sectors and unsurprisingly have a myriad of solutions for practically any data problems. Whether this is going to be your first, second or 10th NAS purchase, statistically you are likely going to buy a Synology or QNAP device. In recent weeks we have shared the news that there are a series of brand new Synology NAS diskstation devices arriving on the market shortly and, needless to say, many of you are curious about whether it...

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Comparing the Synology DS720+ vs the DS718+ NAS Drive When it comes down to it, most users buying their very first network-attached storage device will end up choosing a 2-day device. A NAS used to be a remarkable niche piece of hardware that uses would buy and hardly something that troubled the consumer market, but as time has gone on and the size of our data grew, the speed of our internet has increased tenfold, and the desirability and affordability of owning your own NAS server for home or business have grown accordingly. Whether it is to run backups of all of your devices, host your very own Plex media server or to create a bespoke and security-conscious surveillance NVR setup, NAS drives can often provide the answer to many of...