Synology

May 7, 2023

How to Install Terraria tModLoader on Your Synology NAS

Terraria is a 2D action-adventure, open-world sandbox / platformer in which the player controls a single character in a pre-generated world. Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader – this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality! In this step by step guide I will show you how ... Read more about How to Install Terraria tModLoader on Your Synology NAS
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May 6, 2023

SABnzbd in Container Manager on a Synology NAS

SABnzbd is a binary newsreader, it is used to download files from Usenet, and where required will also repair and extract releases. It works on its own or in conjunction with other tools such as Lidarr and Radarr. In this guide I will take you through the steps to get SABnzbd up and running in Docker. In order for you to successfully use this guide please complete the three preceding guides Open...

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May 3, 2023

How to Install Pi.Alert on Your Synology NAS

Pi.Alert is an advanced Docker application that scans for devices connected to your WIFI/LAN and alerts you if new and unknown devices are found. The system continuously scans the network for new devices, new connections (re-connections), disconnections, “always connected” devices down, devices IP changes and Internet IP address changes. In this step by step guide ... Read more about How to Install Pi.Alert on Your Synology NAS
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May 2, 2023

How to Install Minecraft Bedrock on Your Synology NAS

Minecraft is a game where players place blocks and go on adventures. This includes anything from crafting simple items like containers or weapons, to building structures like houses, castles, and cities, or even making complex mechanical-devices, all within the game’s world. Minecraft Bedrock servers allow players to play online or via a local area network ... Read more about How to Install Minecraft Bedrock on Your Synology NAS
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May 1, 2023

Plex in ‘Container Manager’ on a Synology NAS – DSM 7.2 (No Hardware Transcoding)

In this guide I am going to take you through the setup of Plex in Container Manager. The version of this guide you follow will depend on whether you want hardware transcoding, this is available to Plex Pass holders and requires your Synology CPU to have Intel Quick Sync capabilities. Generally, if you are only using Plex at home with devices that can direct play your media you likely won’t need...

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May 1, 2023

Plex in ‘Container Manager’ on a Synology NAS – DSM 7.2 (Hardware Transcoding)

In this guide I am going to take you through the setup of Plex in Docker using Container Manager. You will only benefit from hardware transcoding if you have an active Plex Pass either monthly or lifetime. If you don’t have one you can either follow this guide or jump over to the non hardware transcoding version. Before we do anything else, you need to make sure your model of Synology has hardware...

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April 30, 2023

Jellyfin in ‘Container Manager’ on a Synology NAS – DSM 7.2 (No Hardware Transcoding)

In this guide I am going to take you through the setup of Jellyfin in Container Manager. Please note this guide is for anyone that does not have Hardware Transcode abilities on their NAS. You can see the other guide for those that do. As usual, it’s important you complete the three preceding guides which will get your folder structure, docker user and bridge network setup. Open up Docker within...

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April 30, 2023

Jellyfin in ‘Container Manager’ on a Synology NAS – DSM 7.2 (Hardware Transcoding)

In this guide I am going to take you through the setup of Jellyfin in Container Manager using Docker Compose. Before we do anything else, you need to make sure your model of Synology has hardware transcoding capabilities. You need to do a quick lookup via the linked Google Sheet below, this is updated by Plex however it’s perfectly relevant for Jellyfin. If you find that your model does not...

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