May 15, 2023

How to Install Stirling-PDF on Your Synology NAS

Stirling-PDF is a powerful locally hosted web based PDF manipulation tool using Docker and AI that allows you to perform various operations on PDF files, such as splitting merging, converting, reorganizing, adding images, rotating, compressing, and more. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Stirling-PDF on your Synology NAS using ... Read more about How to Install Stirling-PDF on Your Synology NAS
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May 14, 2023

Pi-hole in Container Manager on a Synology NAS

If you are looking to get advertising and tracking blocked across all the devices on your network a Pi-hole will have you covered. It’s a locally hosted Domain Name Server and uses block lists to stop adverts. This guide will get you set up with Pi-hole and cover some basic initial settings, I recommend checking out the documentation for all the various features available. We will be using Docker...

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May 13, 2023

How to Install Databag on Your Synology NAS

Databag is a tiny lightweight self-hosted federated messenger for the decentralized web. Notable features include being decentralized (direct communication between app and server node) and Federated (accounts on different nodes can communicate). In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Databag on your Synology NAS using Docker and Portainer. STEP ... Read more about How to Install Databag on Your Synology NAS
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May 13, 2023

AdGuard Home in Container Manager on a Synology NAS

AdGuard Home is network-wide software for blocking ads and tracking. After you set it up, it’ll cover all your home devices it even includes a parental control solution, just like a PiHole it acts as your home network DNS server and will block advertising on any site you visit. This guide will get you set up with AdGuard and cover some basic initial settings, I recommend checking out the...

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May 12, 2023

Btrfs vs. Ext4 for Synology NAS Devices

In this article, we’ll look at Btrfs vs. Ext4 for Synology NAS devices to determine what the best file system you can use is. In the context of Synology NAS devices, both Btrfs and Ext4 are viable file systems, but they serve different needs. Btrfs shines with its data integrity features, snapshots, and error correction, making it ideal for users concerned about data safety. Alternatively, Ext4 (while lacking these advanced features) tends to be quicker and less resource-intensive, making it a better choice for performance-sensitive tasks. Btrfs vs. Ext4 for Synology NAS Devices: What’s the Difference? Before we look at...

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May 12, 2023

Virtual Workshops 2023 | Synology

Welcome to the Synology Virtual Workshops for 2023! in this yearly event we discuss the main features of Synology ownership that covers a wide range of use cases. Including file serving, virtualization storage, backups/ disaster recovery, and surveillance. <– Read More –>

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May 11, 2023

How to Install Metabase on Your Synology NAS

Metabase is an open-source business intelligence tool. Metabase lets you ask questions about your data, and displays answers in formats that make sense, whether that’s a bar chart or a detailed table. It’s a simple and powerful tool which lets anyone learn and make decisions from their company’s data, no technical knowledge required. In this ... Read more about How to Install Metabase on Your Synology NAS
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May 10, 2023

Synology: Install PhotoPrism With Portainer

My previous guide for PhotoPrism involved the use of Task Scheduler. Today I’m offering a great alternative for installing the latest PhotoPrism version via Portainer. PhotoPrism is a privately hosted app for browsing, organizing, and sharing your photo collection. It makes use of the latest technologies to tag and find pictures automatically without getting in your ... Read more about Synology: Install PhotoPrism With Portainer
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