Meet Dockge: A Beautiful Docker Container Management Tool
I've used various forms of Docker management tools, generally falling back to using Portainer. Though I've always preferred Portainer, I've…
17+ Project Ideas for a Synology NAS
Buying a Synology NAS device starts with the desire to...store data on it, but after getting and configuring it following…
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 Synology NAS was Attacked! Learn How to Protect Your NAS
Over the past few months, I ran a test with two Synology NAS devices to see exactly what can be…
Your Security Cameras NEED an NTP Server
Time is something we all take for granted, but when it comes to security cameras, having a consistent and reliable…
Monitor your Entire Home Lab with Uptime Kuma
Uptime Kuma is something that I configured a long time ago, but never really configured until this past weekend. I…
Should You Virtualize a Firewall?
A question that comes up from time to time (and one that I spent a long time thinking about for…
How to Use Ceph Storage on Proxmox
If you're a Proxmox user and you're interested in distributed storage, Ceph storage on Proxmox is most likely your best…
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…
If you need a new NAS, buy a 4-bay device (2-bay is a waste of money)
When you're looking for a new NAS or just want to buy your first NAS, one of the first options…