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Synology's 8TB BeeStation Plus is now available, and it comes with a huge upgrade
Plex it up The BeeStation Plus is now available in the U.S., and along with 8TB of storage — double that of the regular model — you get native Plex integration, making it a no-hassle media server.
Best Synology NAS 2025
Nothing but the best These are the best Synology NAS servers you can buy right now.
Matter 1.4.1 minor release aims to make smart home setups a no-brainer
A little easier The CSA detailed a minor release for its Matter connectivity, which focused on streamlining the device setup process.
ASUSTOR Flashstor 6 Gen2 FS6806X review: Is this all-flash NAS the real deal?
Next-gen storage ASUSTOR has a new all-flash NAS in the Flashstor 6 Gen2 FS6806X, and it is quite good.
This one app has made my life easier and my wife happier
Beyond the Alphabet The smart home was supposed to be this cohesive world where all of our devices could be controlled with the tap of a button or by our voice. But in 2025, it's still an extremely frustrating mess.
I'm done buying Google Nest products
Dumb Home Dropping support for older products is fine. Not having a legacy option to keep using them isn't.
The ZimaCube Pro is a real powerhouse of a NAS — but should you buy it?
Make the right call IceWhale's ZimaCube Pro is one of the best NAS hardware packages you can get today. However, the software isn't quite on the same level as its rivals.
