Simon Handby

Simon Handby

Simon Handby is a freelance journalist, writer and editor at Hackbash with over two decades of experience in the technology, automotive, and energy sectors. 

Articles by: Simon Handby

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Hands on: Synology Diskstation DS423+ review

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The DS423+ has attractive small business features and a good price, with only a lack of 2.5GbE holding it back.

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Hands on: Synology Diskstation DS224+ Review

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The DiskStation DS224+ is a solid home NAS, but it will leave enthusiasts wanting more.

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Hands on: Synology Diskstation DS223 review

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The DiskStation DS223 is a solid entry-level NAS, but enthusiasts and businesses should look elsewhere.

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Hands on: QNAP TS-264 review

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The TS-264 combines strong specifications and performance for a reasonable price

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Hands on: Asustor Nimbustor 4 Gen2 AS5404T review

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A particularly strong choice as a media server, the updated Nimbustor 4 is both flexible and quick.

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Hands on: Asustor Flashstor 6 FS6706T review

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This all-flash home NAS is very quick, but its lack of flexibility means we’d lean towards the Nimbustor 4.

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