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… Synology backtracked on this policy After the backlash and subsequent workarounds that were shared throughout the Synology community, the company announced a change to its stance on using third-party drives inside newer Synology models. …
… Between QNAP, UGREEN , or just a custom-built TrueNAS setup, there are alternatives even though they might not be as simple to set up as a Synology. The beginning of a slippery slope for Synology Synology's DSM remains my favorite NAS operating system . …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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… …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… Synology's behavior around drive restrictions just hastened the switch, not instigated it. If you want an all-in-one NAS, Synology is still a good choice, but you pay for that convenience. …