How to Install Plex on a Synology NAS
This tutorial will take a look at how to install Plex on a Synology NAS. Plex is one of the best applications that you can run on a Synology NAS.…
A ton of tutorials, comparisons, and reviews on Synology NAS devices. These articles are designed to help you manage your Synology NAS following best practices to ensure smooth operation!
How to Set Up Pi-hole on a Synology NAS
In this tutorial, we are going to look at how to set up Pi-hole on a Synology NAS using Container Manager and a macvlan network interface. It is incredibly important…
How to Set Up Pi-hole and Unbound on Docker
If you've ever configured Pi-hole, you'll know just how well it works when it comes to blocking ads. However, did you know that you could add Unbound to Pi-hole to…
How to Set Up and Configure a Synology Router
In this article, we're going to look at how to set up and configure a Synology router. Synology Routers run an operating system called Synology Router Manager (SRM). If you've…
Which Synology NAS Should I Buy?
I've tested various network-attached storage (NAS) devices from many manufacturers, NAS operating systems, and if you've followed me for any length of time, you'll know that I always fall back…
Local SSL for Home Lab Services with Nginx Proxy Manager
If you start adding more services to your home lab, the inevitable scenario you'll find yourself in is forgetting IP addresses and ports. If you happen to remember the IP…
Use a Synology NAS as a NUT Server
If you own a Synology NAS and a UPS that has monitoring, you can configure your Synology NAS as a NUT server (network UPS tools). This means that it can…
An Example Synology NAS Setup: Apps, Backups, and More
When I bought my first Synology NAS, it was at the center of everything that I did. I’d connect to my local network using the VPN Server application. I’d run…
How to Configure Wake-on-LAN on a Synology NAS (WoL)
If you're ever in a situation where your Synology NAS is offline, turning it on remotely can save you. Keep in mind that if you're not on the local network…
Plex vs Emby: Which Media Server is Best?
In this article, we will look at Plex vs Emby by comparing them side-by-side to determine which is the best media server software you can use. Before comparing both, we're…