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May 18, 2025

Synology: Best Docker Containers For Email Campaigns

Email campaigns are a key tool for businesses aiming to connect with their audience directly and effectively. Thanks to Docker’s flexibility and scalability, containerized applications can be used to manage email sending efficiently, securely, and in a customizable way. In this article, I will explore some of the best Docker apps available for creating and ...
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May 18, 2025

How to Install Airstation on Your Synology NAS

Airstation is a self-hosted web app for streaming music over the Internet. It features a simple interface for uploading tracks and managing the playback queue, along with a minimalistic player for listeners. Under the hood, it streams music over HTTP using HLS, stores data in SQLite, and leverages FFmpeg for audio processing — all packaged ...
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May 16, 2025

How to Install Ghostfolio on Your UGREEN NAS

Ghostfolio is an open source wealth management software built with web technology. The application empowers busy people to keep track of stocks, ETFs or cryptocurrencies and make solid, data-driven investment decisions. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Ghostfolio on your UGREEN NAS using Docker and Portainer. STEP 1 Please ...
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May 15, 2025

Synology: Huge Docker Container Updates May 2025

In May 2025, several Docker containers have received significant upgrades. I’m committed to keeping you in the loop with the latest for my Docker, Portainer, and Docker Compose guides, so I’ve put together a list of the containers that have seen noteworthy changes this month. It’s because of your support and encouragement that I keep ...
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May 14, 2025

How to Install LetterSpace on Your Synology NAS

LetterSpace is a self-hosted, open-source newsletter platform alternative to ListMonk designed for managing subscribers and sending campaigns. It offers a user-friendly interface for creating and customizing newsletters, with Docker support for easy setup. Currently English-only, it’s a new but robust tool for streamlined email marketing. In this step by step guide I will show you ...
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May 13, 2025

How to Install PortNote on Your Synology NAS

PortNote gives you a clear, organized view of your entire port landscape. Add your servers and VMs via a sleek web interface, assign and document port usage across all systems, and avoid conflicts before they happen. PortNote brings structure, clarity, and control to one of the most overlooked parts of your infrastructure. In this step ...
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May 12, 2025

How to Install YTPTube on Your UGREEN NAS

YTPTube started as a fork of MeTube. Since then it went under heavy changes and it now supports many new features. With YTPTube you can schedule channels or playlists to be downloaded automatically at a specific time and easily download videos from more than 300 websites. In this step by step guide I will show you ...
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May 11, 2025

6 Ways I'm Using My NAS – How-To Geek

Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers are mainly intended for backing up and storing files, but they can also do a lot more. I’ve been using a two-bay Synology DiskStation DS718+ NAS for close to a year now, and I’ve found some cool ways to make it more than just a data dumping ground. Many people try to use home servers as full replacements for cloud services, usually with self-hosted instances of NextCloud and other similar tools. I’m not quite there yet—I don’t want to be my own IT guy for all my important data. For now, I’m mostly interested in...

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May 11, 2025

Synology: Set Up Email Notifications on Cloudreve

Have you already installed Cloudreve on your Synology NAS? If yes, I have finally come about to writing an article on how to set up Gmail notifications on Cloudreve so you can now enjoy it to its full potential. See the details below. STEP 1 Please Support My work by Making a Donation. STEP 2 ...
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May 10, 2025

Synology: Portainer Docker Version 2.27.6

On May 9, 2025, Portainer switched from version 2.27.5 to the new stable LTS (Long Time Support) 2.27.6 version. It’s mandatory to upgrade since multiple important issues have been fixed in this new version. Portainer 2.27.6 once again fixes an issue where it wasn’t possible to add Podman environments via socket, when running a Portainer ...
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