Synology now allows third party HDDs to boost its NAS sales, meaning you can finally add that sweet 30TB Seagate Exos hard drive

Synology’s 2025 DiskStation models remove HDD restrictions, allowing full compatibility with third-party drives through the DSM 7.3 update. [...]

The best SSDs in 2025

When it comes to boosting your system’s performance, upgrading to one of the fastest SSDs is a no-brainer. Whether you’re building a gaming PC, speeding up an older laptop or simply craving lightn [...]

Synology confirms that higher-end NAS products will require its branded drives

Firm will later add "curated drive compatibility" lists after testing. [...]

Why I still recommend Synology's DS225+ NAS - even if it can't replace your cloud storage

Soaring hard drive prices are making NAS boxes a niche product, but the Synology DS225+ still makes sense. Here's why. [...]

Synology backtracks on its third-party drive ban after backlash - but there's a catch

Customers will once again be able to use third-party drives in Synology NAS devices. Here's why. [...]

The best portable SSDs for 2025

Whether you want to back up the data on your PC, transfer videos from your Mac or offload a few games from your PlayStation 5, a portable SSD is a quick and easy way to expand your storage. These litt [...]

Synology DS725+ review: a compact NAS with powerful performance, and perhaps one flaw

The DS725+ is a spectacular NAS for most, but if you need the 10GbE port, this may not be the right NAS for you. [...]

I'm not losing sleep over Elon Musk's political ambitions

Just a month after his explosive fallout with Donald Trump, Elon Musk is floating the idea of forming his own political party. In a poll on X, 1.24 million of his followers voted, with 65.4 percent sa [...]

The best SSDs for PS5 in 2026

Storage fills up fast on a PS5, especially when a single game can take up as much space as an entire last-gen library. Adding moreSSD space is the easiest way to stop playing Tetris with your installs [...]