Synology

March 3, 2025

Synology: Huge Docker Container Updates March 2025

In March 2025, several Docker containers have received significant upgrades. I’m committed to keeping you in the loop with the latest for my Docker, Portainer, and Docker Compose guides, so I’ve put together a list of the containers that have seen noteworthy changes this week. It’s because of your support and encouragement that I keep ...
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March 2, 2025

Synology Install NZBGet With Portainer

My previous guide for NZBGet involved the use of Task Scheduler. Today I’m offering a recommended and excellent alternative for installing the latest NZBGet version via Portainer. NZBGet is a lightweight, open-source Usenet downloading client designed for efficiently retrieving binary files from Usenet newsgroups. It’s a popular tool among users who access Usenet for downloading content ...
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March 1, 2025

How to Install OmniTools on Your Synology NAS

OmniTools is a self-hosted web app offering a variety of online tools to simplify everyday tasks. Whether you are coding, manipulating images or crunching numbers, OmniTools has you covered. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install OmniTools on your Synology NAS using Docker and Portainer. STEP 1 Please Support My ...
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February 28, 2025

Synology: Portainer Docker Version 2.27.1

On February 27, 2025, Portainer switched from version 2.27.0 to the new stable LTS (Long Time Support) 2.27.1 version. It’s mandatory to upgrade since multiple important issues have been fixed in this new version. Portainer 2.27.1 fixes an issue where Compose files were not interpolated with .env files. What is Portainer? Portainer is a really ...
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February 28, 2025

How to Install Erugo on Your Synology NAS

Erugo is a powerful, self-hosted file-sharing platform built with PHP and Laravel with a Vue.js frontend. It offers secure, customizable file-transfer capabilities through an elegant user interface, giving you complete control over your data while providing a seamless experience for both senders and recipients. In this step by step guide I will show you how ...
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February 26, 2025

How to Install Bitwarden on Your UGREEN NAS

Bitwarden is a free and open-source password management (password manager) service that stores sensitive information such as website credentials in an encrypted vault. The Bitwarden platform offers a variety of client applications including a web interface, desktop applications, browser extensions, mobile apps, and a CLI. In this step by step guide I will teach you ...
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February 25, 2025

Synology: How to Change Pi-Hole Logo From Red to Gray

Pi-hole, the well-known software for network-wide ad blocking, also allows you to customize certain details, such as the color of its logo. By default, the logo is Red, but did you know you can change it to Gray/White directly from the settings? Just log into the web interface and select the theme or style you ...
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February 24, 2025

4 of the best prebuilt NAS operating systems on turnkey systems – XDA Developers

4 of the best prebuilt NAS operating systems on turnkey systems OS Sign in to your XDA account Picking one of many turnkey Network-Attached Storage (NAS) servers can prove daunting, especially considering the operating system (OS). Each branded enclosure has a proprietary OS, but which is best for your storage needs? That’s where this list of the best prebuilt NAS OS comes into play, ranking all the top software. Each of these NAS operating systems is available free with their respective servers. Related Best NAS devices in 2025 Expand your PC storage with one of these NAS enclosures 4 TerraMaster...

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February 24, 2025

How to Install Tiny Tiny RSS on Your Synology NAS

Tiny Tiny RSS aka TT-RSS is a free, open-source web-based news feed reader and aggregator designed for users who want to manage and read their RSS and Atom feeds in a centralized, self-hosted platform. It allows you to subscribe to your favorite websites, blogs, podcasts, or any content source that provides an RSS or Atom ...
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