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
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Total Mentions: 8
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Positive Mentions: 3
Negative Mentions: 3
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💬 63 comments
⬆︎ 59 upvotes
Synology was working towards proprietary hardware
Found in /r/learnprogramming/💬 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/💬 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.
💬 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. 🔥
💬 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?
💬 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?
💬 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
💬 570 comments
⬆︎ 7490 upvotes
One user recommends a Synology router.
Found in /r/gadgets/Subscribe to our newsletter!
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