May 28, 2023

Container Manager on a Synology NAS: Ultimate Guide

This article will look at Container Manager on a Synology NAS. Container Manager on a Synology NAS is the successor to the Docker package and was recently released with Synology’s DSM 7.2. While it may appear that Docker is gone, for all intents and purposes, Container Manager is the new Docker. Container Manager on a Synology NAS has the same features that Docker had, but an entirely new user interface that is extremely different than the old and now outdated Docker interface, plus a few new enhancements. We will look at some of the key features of Container Manager on...

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May 27, 2023

Setting up SMB Multichannel on a Synology NAS

In this tutorial, we’re going to look at how to set up SMB multichannel on a Synology NAS. Setting up SMB multichannel on a Synology NAS is something that basically every single user should do if they can benefit from the increased network speeds. It marries the benefits of link aggregation with an increase in throughput, which link aggregation doesn’t do. The process of setting up SMB multichannel on a Synology NAS can sometimes be confusing for users because the increased throughput isn’t necessarily something that you will actually benefit from if your hardware doesn’t actually support it. This will...

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May 26, 2023

Synology DiskStation DS923+ review: An AMD-powered NAS with a few minor flaws

Synology has been refreshing its catalog of NAS enclosures for the 2023 season and today we're looking at what replaces the existing DiskStation DS920+. The new Synology DiskStation DS923+ is an AMD-powered enclosure with M.2 SSD storage support, the same excellent DSM operating system, and improved specs. It has the specification sheet to warrant a place on our list for best Synology NAS, but just how good is it for daily use?

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May 26, 2023

Synology Solution Exhibition 2023 Preview

This year we’re excited to unveil our latest productivity solutions featuring AI integration. Also on display are the BC500 and TC500 surveillance cameras, both featuring on-device AI, the SA6400 and HD6500, our most scalable data solutions to date, and our newest, most pocket-friendly data solution, the BeeDrive. <– Read More –>

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May 25, 2023

Synology in an Apple environment

: Intro While network attach storage devices are generally made to be compatible with all major OS platforms to date, some favor one more than the other. In the case of Synology's support of Apple products, it has been present for years if not decades, but since DSM 6 version there is much more love coming from Synology than ever before. Is this because the line of products Apple has moved beyond the default desktop and mobile computer form factor? Could be, but the point is that if you are an Apple user, Synology could be the brand you are...

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May 24, 2023

How to Install Friendica on Your Synology NAS

Friendica is a free and open-source software distributed Social Network. It forms one part of the Fediverse, an interconnected and decentralized network of independently operated servers. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Friendica on your Synology NAS using Docker & Portainer. STEP 1 Please Support My work by Making a Donation. STEP 2 Install Portainer ... Read more about How to Install Friendica on Your Synology NAS
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May 23, 2023

Synology: Install OpenProject With Portainer

My previous guide for OpenProject involved the use of Task Scheduler. Today I’m offering a great alternative for installing the latest OpenProject version via Portainer. OpenProject is a web-based project management system for location-independent team collaboration. This free open-source application is released under the GNU General Public License Version 3 and is available as a Community ... Read more about Synology: Install OpenProject With Portainer
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