Synology

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Brand Details

Type: Brand

Description: Synology is a Taiwanese corporation specializing in Network-Attached Storage (NAS) appliances, wireless routers, and wireless mesh routers. They offer various NAS device lines including DiskStation, FlashStation, and RackStation. Their products are managed through DSM (DiskStation Manager) and SRM (Synology Router Manager) software interfaces and include offerings like Synology Drive, a cloud storage alternative. Synology NAS devices also allow users to host websites, although performance limitations may apply for certain processes. A web clipper extension is also available.

Website: https://www.synology.com

Mention Analytics

Total Mentions: 8

Subreddit Mentions:

Positive Mentions: 3

Negative Mentions: 3

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NegativeGeneral Discussion

💬 63 comments

⬆︎ 59 upvotes

Synology was working towards proprietary hardware

Found in /r/learnprogramming/
NegativeGeneral Discussion

💬 187 comments

⬆︎ 1325 upvotes

Many users express negative sentiment towards Synology's decision to require branded drives, citing concerns about vendor lock-in, increased costs, and limited choice.

Found in /r/gadgets/
NegativeGeneral Discussion

💬 342 comments

⬆︎ 1824 upvotes

Users express disappointment, anger, and a decision to switch away from Synology due to the new requirement of using self-branded hard drives.

Found in /r/gadgets/

Mar 25, 2025

Sovereign Software is a growing trend. The French & German governments have launched a version of Google Docs/Notion, as an alternative to American tech.

PositiveCurrent Event

💬 158 comments

⬆︎ 2268 upvotes

Synology is mentioned in the context of a positive alternative to Dropbox.

Found in /r/Futurology/

Jan 30, 2025

It’s tax season - if you don’t have working backups, you’re playing with fire. 🔥

PositiveBusiness Advice

💬 7 comments

⬆︎ 60 upvotes

Referenced as a potential solution for offsite backups.

Found in /r/Accounting/

Jan 22, 2025

What router do you use for a WireGuard server to set up your own residential vee-pee-en from home?

NeutralSoftware Recommendation

💬 69 comments

⬆︎ 1 upvotes

User had difficulty setting up WireGuard on this brand's NAS.

Found in /r/digitalnomad/

Dec 10, 2024

Which Database Type is Best for My Use Case?

NeutralSoftware Recommendation

💬 6 comments

⬆︎ 6 upvotes

Mentioned in the context of the user's existing setup, causing issues due to shared access.

Found in /r/SQL/

Mar 6, 2020

Thousands of Netgear routers are at risk of getting hacked: What to do

PositiveCurrent Event

💬 570 comments

⬆︎ 7490 upvotes

One user recommends a Synology router.

Found in /r/gadgets/

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