The Best SSDs and Storage - Late 2025 Update
The storage market is in flux: PCIe 4.0 prices are climbing, PCIe 5.0 and USB4 are getting cheaper, and Crucial is gone. Here are the best picks for speed, capacity, and value.
Synology reverses course on non-certified HDDs in NAS systems
Facepalm: Synology attempted to require customers to use only "certified" drives when expanding local storage capacities in its NAS devices, but users made their dissatisfaction clear. The company is now abandoning the new policy, although the certification program itself appears to remain in place for the time being.
Synology is selling outdated "proprietary" NAS SSDs at unrealistically high prices
Is the NAS maker out of its freaking mind?
Synology to require branded hard drives for future NAS models
NAS maker pushes proprietary strategy with HDD certification
The Best SSDs and Storage - Early 2025
Storage keeps getting faster and more efficient. NVMe SSDs dominate for speed, HDDs remain best for bulk storage, and portable drives offer convenience. Here are the top picks for every need in 2025.
D-Link will not fix a critical vulnerability in discontinued NAS devices
A security risk for thousands of internet-connected devices
New WD Red Pro NAS hard drives offer up to 24TB of storage
Enterprise-class, CMR magnetic drives for professionals and businesses
Some QNAP NAS devices affected by a critical vulnerability, updates available right now
The company is once again scrambling to improve security of its network OSes
Zyxel warns about new critical vulnerabilities found in its NAS devices
The Taiwanese company is in crisis mode once more because of some nasty security flaws
Critical security flaw discovered in Zyxel NAS devices, patches are already available
No mitigations or temporary remediations this time. Just a firmware update you have to install ASAP
QNAP's NAS devices affected by a new critical security issue, patches are available
The next ransomware target for cyber-crime gangs?
The Best SSDs and PC Storage - Holidays 2022
Fast storage is now a commodity, and hopefully it will only get bigger and faster. Our best storage picks are split into six categories covering SSDs, HDDs, portable and external drives.
QNAP battles yet another DeadBolt ransomware campaign, issues patch for NAS devices
A new fix for a zero-day flaw already exploited in the wild
QNAP NAS users should download this update immediately
Fixes a vulnerability affecting nginx users
The Best SSDs and PC Storage - 2022 Update
Fast storage has become a true commodity, and hopefully it will only get bigger and faster. From latest-gen NVMe SSDs to traditional HDDs, our best storage picks are divided into six categories.
Deadbolt ransomware attacks QNAP NAS users yet again
QNAP suggests updating firmware and taking devices offline
Celebrate World Backup Day by checking your backup storage and strategy
March 31 is here again as a useful reminder for keeping our data backed up at all times
Asustor NAS reportedly under ransomware attack, owners asked to take their devices offline
An official response is awaited from Asustor, but for now users are taking precautions on their own
QNAP extends security updates for some end-of-life devices
Likely a response to recent ransomware attacks
QNAP's forced security update stopped ransomware, but some users are angry
Should ransomware-stopping updates be mandatory?
QNAP issues ransomware warning to users: secure your devices or disconnect unprotected NAS
Ransomware and brute force attacks from unidentified sources are actively targeting network devices
The Best PC Storage: SSD, HDD, External Drives & NAS
Fast storage has become a true commodity and hopefully it will only get bigger and faster. Today's best choices are differentiated by how extreme you want to go and how willing you are to pay for the very best.
The Best PC Storage: SSD, HDD, External Drives & NAS
Fast storage has become a true commodity and hopefully it will only get bigger and faster. Today's best choices are differentiated by how extreme you want to go and how willing you are to pay for the very best.
WD introduces 'Red Plus' branding for non-SMR HDDs
The company's current crop of shingled models will continue to be sold as 'Red' drives