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    Synology Restricts Your Freedom of Choice

    April 18, 2025 less than 1 minute read

    The astonishing hubris of Synology’s decision to require their self-branded hard drives, which are merely white-labeled WD Reds, is an egregious incursion on user’s right to choose. The best decision users can make is to refuse to use Synology products.

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    Category: Blotter

    Tags: Ars Technica

    Updated: April 18, 2025

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