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… Synology's DSM Excels at all three and then some . It really is one part of the Synology ecosystem I miss the most, which led me down trying out Xpenology on custom hardware to see if I can work in Synology's excellent software developments with my own parts. …
… It's in the best interest of the business that customers use all Synology products. The ideal setup for a home surveillance solution would be a Synology DS NAS box, Surveillance Station, Synology drives , and some branded IP cameras. …
… Related Proxmox running Xpenology gave me the best of both worlds for my home NAS Synology TrueNAS Synology. The features are there, but they’re secondary Synology also got rid of a lot of useful features Synology’s biggest strength — DSM — is also its biggest limitation. …
… Synology still makes great NAS And the software support is 🤌 You've likely seen Synology in the news and not always for the right reasons . The company gets a lot right, but there are things Synology has dropped the ball on. …
… Related I've stopped recommending Synology to friends, and here's what I tell them to use instead There are plenty of other options for NAS enthusiasts besides Synology DSM isn’t enough to justify Synology’s weak hardware anymore Even though it has plenty of QoL apps Rather than forcing you to lear… …
… Related I've tried many NAS brands, but I keep coming back to Synology — here's why There's no place like a Synology home... The expensive walled garden Like Apple, Synology wants customers to use as many branded products as possible. …
… Related Proxmox running Xpenology gave me the best of both worlds for my home NAS Synology TrueNAS Synology. Why TrueNAS won me over It feels more like infrastructure A Synology NAS feels like an appliance, and that's by design. …
… Fortunately, DSM’s Package Center is also perfectly operational on XPEnology setups, and I installed Synology Drive, Synology Photos, and a couple of other recommended apps. …
… Related I got around Synology's dumb drive restrictions — here's how Synology wants you to buy their expensive drives but there is a better way. …
… We appreciate Synology for listening and acting. However, it can be hard to trust a brand after such a move . But, if you're willing to give them another try, we think the Synology DS925+ is going to be a good option. …