April 12, 2023

How to Install Blender on Your Synology NAS

Blender is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics software toolset used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, virtual reality, and computer games. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Blender on your Synology NAS with Docker & Portainer. STEP 1 Please Support ...
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April 12, 2023

Synology: DSM 7.1.1-42962 Update 5

On April 12, 2023, Synology released a new DSM version called DSM 7.1.1-42962 Update 5. Below I will guide you step by step through the process of installing the new DSM 7.1.1-42962 Update 5. This mini Update 5 proposes to fix multiple security vulnerabilities related to OpenSSL. It’s mandatory to upgrade since multiple issues have ...
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April 11, 2023

How to Install Mullvad Browser on Your Synology NAS

Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed in a collaboration between Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project. It’s designed to minimize tracking and fingerprinting. You could say it’s a Tor Browser to use without the Tor Network. Instead, you can use it with a trustworthy VPN. The idea is to provide one more alternative ...
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April 11, 2023

Synology DS423+ NAS Unofficial Memory Upgrade Guide – Crucial, Kingston & Sabrent Modules

How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS423+ to 10GB and 18GB RAM Officially/Unofficially The Synology DS423+ NAS is a NAS system that arrives with an impressive middle ground between Power, Efficiency and Price, thanks to that previously used Intel Celron J4125 CPU, as well as scaled back expandability and memory when compared to the DS923+ and DS920+ NAS Premium 4-Bay Diskstations. The DS423+ is one of the latest generation of Diskstation devices (in the 2022/2023 series), but seems to be targeting the home/SOHO/SMB user more than the more high business presentation of other recent releases by the brand....

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April 11, 2023

Synology DS423+ vs DS923+

  Synology DS423+ vs DS923+. What each of them have different? Synology 4-bay NAS (DS420j, DS418, DS423, DS420+, DS423+, DS923+)   DS423+  Good for multimedia and easy backup functions and is upgradeable. Has high availability option. Now two extra CPU cores for faster speeds and VMs./ Dovker DS923+ Good for multimedia and easy backup functions and is upgradeable, expandable, has high availability option. Good for video editing and VMs/ Docker.     DS420j DS418 DS423 DS420+ DS423+ DS923+   A Comparison of Synology 4-Bay NAS: DS423+, DS923+ DS423+ The DS423+ is an upgrade to the DS420+ and is a powerful NAS device suitable for small...

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April 11, 2023

Synology DS1522+ NAS Unofficial Memory Tests – 64GB, Crucial, Kingston, Sabrent

How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS1522+ to 32GB and 64GB RAM Officially/Unofficially The Synology DS1522+ NAS is a NAS system that arrives with an impressive middle ground between Power, Efficiency and Price, thanks to that AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, flexibility in a 10GbE upgrade, storage expandability and (of course) arriving with ECC memory. The DS1522+ is one of the latest generation of Diskstation devices (in the 2022/2023 series) that seems to be targeting the more advanced SMB user, prioritizing throughput and performance, whilst also doubling down on data integrity with things like BTRFS and ECC memory. However,...

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April 11, 2023

Synology DS723+ NAS Unofficial Memory Upgrades – Crucial, Kingston, Sabrent, 64GB, 32GB

How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS723+ to 32GB and 64GB RAM Officially/Unofficially The Synology DS723+ NAS is a NAS system that arrives with an impressive middle ground between Power, Efficiency and Price, thanks to that AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, flexibility in a 10GbE upgrade, storage expandability and (of course) arriving with ECC memory. The DS723+ is one of the latest generation of Diskstation devices (in the 2022/2023 series) that seems to be targeting the more advanced SMB user, prioritizing throughput and performance, whilst also doubling down on data integrity with things like BTRFS and ECC memory. However,...

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April 11, 2023

Synology DS923+ NAS Unofficial Memory Upgrades – Crucial, Kingston, Sabrent, 64GB?

How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS923+ to 32GB and 64GB RAM Officially/Unofficially The Synology DS923+ NAS is a NAS system that arrives with an impressive middle ground between Power, Efficiency and Price, thanks to that AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, flexibility in a 10GbE upgrade, storage expandability and (of course) arriving with ECC memory. The DS923+ is one of the latest generation of Diskstation devices (in the 2023 series) that seems to be targeting the more advanced SMB user, prioritizing throughput and performance, whilst also doubling down on data integrity with things like BTRFS and ECC memory. However,...

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April 8, 2023

Creating A Remote Mount Connecting Two Synology Arrays

I’m always interested in learning and one of the biggest takeaways from being a member of the tech community, is learning from your fellow peers. A few weeks back, I stumbled upon Dave Stevens post describing how he connected two Synology Arrays. Dave and I discussed this in Tim Smith’s Discord channel, and I have finally decided to give this a try. This is no way trying to take credit for Dave’s work and time, but more of a way to describe my experience and also share any differences I may come across. Dave is a super nice guy and...

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April 7, 2023

Cisco Champion 2023

I’d like to take a few moments and recognize those that helped make this happen for the 5th year in a row. I am truly honored to be included as a Cisco Champion for 2023 and none of this is possible without Cisco, Lauren Friedman, Amilee San Juan, Danielle Carter, and fellow Cisco Champions. If you’re interested in learning more about the Cisco Champion program, please click here. The Cisco Champion benefits include: Gain early insight into the latest Cisco innovations and access to Cisco’s engineering rock stars. Expand your own network of technology enthusiasts. Last year, we had Cisco Champions from 60+ countries covering all architectures...

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