February 1, 2024

How to set up a WriteOnce Shared folder on your Synology NAS

The topic of how to create a WriteOnce Shared folder on a Synology NAS recently came up and it’s something I’ve read about but never dug deep into so I figured why not do so now. Defined by Synology is a WORM (Write Once, Read Many) based technology that restricts changes and deletions of your data within a specified period of time. In order to take advantage of this capability, your Synology NAS environment must be running on version 7.2 of DSM (Diskstation Manager) and a Synology NAS model that supports immutable snapshots. My Synology DS920 falls under the 20-series...

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January 31, 2024

Synology WordPress 6.4.3

On January 30, 2024, WordPress 6.4.3 was released to the public. This version is available for “download” from wordpress.org and not in the Synology Package Center. So, if you want to download and install WordPress 6.4.3 on your Synology NAS, you have to follow my step by step guide on how to manually update a new version ... Read more about Synology WordPress 6.4.3
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January 31, 2024

Synology Install JDownloader 2 With Portainer

My previous guide for JDownloader 2 involved the use of Task Scheduler. Today I’m offering a recommended and excellent alternative for installing the latest JDownloader 2 version via Portainer. JDownloader 2 is a free, open-source download management tool with a huge community of developers that makes downloading as easy and fast as it should be. Users can start, ... Read more about Synology Install JDownloader 2 With Portainer
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January 30, 2024

Synology’s new BeeStation aims to be a no-fuss NAS for home users

Synology makes some of the best network-attached storage (NAS) devices, but they often require quite a lot of technical know-how to set up and operate. That’s a hurdle for home users and freelancers who want something uncomplicated for basic stuff like safekeeping family photos or frequently accessing work files. Synology has worked out a solution for such users in the form of the BeeStation, which is much less involved than a typical NAS.

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January 29, 2024

Synology Install Overseerr With Portainer

My previous guide for Overseerr involved the use of Task Scheduler. Today I’m offering a recommended and excellent alternative for installing the latest Overseerr version via Portainer. Overseerr is a request management and media discovery tool built to work with your existing Plex ecosystem. It’s mandatory to have Plex installed on your Synology NAS in order to use ... Read more about Synology Install Overseerr With Portainer
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