In April, Synology announced and launched its highly anticipated AI solution for DSM-compatible NAS models. Although it was released later than expected, this delay now appears intentional, as Synology aimed to develop a centralized AI management platform rather than integrating third-party LLM support into individual applications. Synology AI Console#Synology
Streaming various types of content has become the standard practice today. Whether it's TV shows, movies, music, videos, or other digital media, there are abundant options available. The growing number of streaming services ensures that there is something to suit everyone's preferences. Personally, my preferred music
Alongside Synology's Solution Day expo that is currently still underway on a global scale, the company has also participated in this year's GITEX Global event held in Dubai. Synology Solution Day 2025 - an in-depth overviewNew data protection and storage solutions, with an all-new surveillance platform
💡NOTE: This article will contain upcoming information on new devices (and the rest of the hardware) that Synology will release by the end of the year and well into 2026. As in previous years, the second half of the year tends to bring new potential devices, either arriving on the
This week was a major event in the Synology world with the release of DSM 7.3. The fact that the new HCL 5.0 policy once again unlocked support for any disk model and vendor for the DS+ lineup is a big deal, but the company also released a
💡UPDATE: 28/10/2025 - Today, Synology released a new DSM 7.3.1-86003 version, fixing some reported issues as a result of their recent 7.3 version. Details below. Version: 7.3.1-86003 (2025-10-28) Important Note 1. After installing this update, you will not be able to downgrade to
🚨UPDATE: 31/10/2025 - added up-to-date info in regards to hot and cold tier model compatibility One new major feature that arrived with DSM 7.3 is Synology Tiering. A storage optimization feature that is fully automated based on custom tiering plans set by the administrators. DSM 7.3-81180New
Just last week, on the 17th of September, Synology kicked off its annual Solution Day expo in Taiwan, which will last until October 30th, visiting more than twenty locations around the globe. Synology Solution Day 2025During its annual Solution Day, #Synology will showcase its innovation, growth, and future direction by
While this site is a dedicated Synology site, from time to time, we still write about other things, like Docker, or in this case, Plex. If you were ever at least a little bit involved in any local media streaming, you certainly heard of the Plex platform. For many, myself
While the X25 lineup this year was not what many expected in terms of hardware, the refresh, apart from the introduction of a 2.5GbE network interface, was very mild. Same specifications as the previous generation, with some minor changes here and there, and on top of that, a lot
: Intro Back in April, Synology kicked off the year with a refresh of its popular 4‑bay model, the DS925+. Eight models later, the lineup finishes with the smallest entry by drive count: the new DS225+. Despite its compact size, the DS225+ delivers a lot out of the box and
As with every year, the time has come for the next installment of Synology Solution Day 2025! This year's event is particularly significant for the company as it marks the 25th anniversary of Synology's business. Additionally, it represents their official entry into the Tier 1 market
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With summer in full swing, Synology has, for the moment, completed its X25 NAS rollout. Over the past few months, a total of eight new "plus" models have been refreshed, although few significant upgrades have been made. All models have had their outdated 1GbE LAN interfaces upgraded to
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During June of 2025, Synology started releasing beta versions of their popular office and productivity apps in preparation for the Q4 official release. Synology AI Console#Synology #AIConsole beta is here. A new management tool for 3rd party AI tool integration into MailPlus and Office packages.BLACKVOID.CLUBLuka ManestarSynology Office
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A year and a half ago, Synology introduced the original 4TB Beestation model, just six months after the successful launch of their DAS BeeDrive. The Bee series of devices was a surprising shift for a company known for larger NAS devices and enterprise solutions over the past five years. Nonetheless,
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💡UPDATE: 28/10/2025: Officially, BeeDrive 2.0.1-20194 has been released, ending the beta. Version: 2.0.1-20194 (2025-10-28) Supports Deep Search, an AI search engine that runs entirely on the computer to find your BeeDrive documents and images using natural language. For details, check out the software specifications.
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Last month, Synology began rolling out several X25 models as part of its refresh campaign. Most of these were unveiled during this year's Computex 2025, featuring models like the DS725+ and DS925+, which are equipped with AMD CPUs. However, some models continue to utilize the Intel Celeron J4125
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Following this year's Computex 2025 expo when Synology also announced some new productivity apps, namely ChatPlus and Meet, this week we got a chance to test out their long-announced AI integration with the very popular Synology Office suite. Synology at Computex 2025The 2025 Computex is soon here and
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It's been a while since I explored passwordless or single-factor authentication methods, especially in the context of Synology's DSM OS. Although the Secure SignIn platform has been available for some time (introduced with DSM 7), I haven't utilized it due to its limitation to
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Synology, a company often characterized by its delayed adoption of innovations in both hardware and software, is similarly behind in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its offerings. Despite the transformative impact of large language models (LLMs) on our daily lives, jobs, and creative processes for several years now, there remains
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🚨UPDATE: 05/06/2025 - the BeeDrive Deep Search beta for macOS is now live with the following release notes below. There is a specific system specification requirement, so be sure to use the BeeDrive with a compatible Mac computer! Release Notes What’s new macOS * Supports Deep Search, an
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: Intro Just as April was coming to a close, Synology decided to release its very first X25 model this year. Similar to the 2023 rollout, this time we also got the very popular 4-bay model out first, the DS925+. Synology DS925+ overviewThe new #Synology DS925+ has arrived with a slight
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While many new Synology products were announced, refreshed, and showcased at this year's Computex expo, the highlight of this 3-day event is undoubtedly Synology's latest and greatest storage system, the PAS7700. "PAS7700 is the culmination of Synology’s 25 years of engineering experience in data
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At this week's Computex 2025 expo, Synology showcased an array of new hardware, including both updated existing models and entirely new ones. From Tier 1 active-active enterprise-grade systems to the latest X25 DS NAS models, Synology also highlighted its cloud products and services. Synology at Computex 2025The 2025