I turned my NAS into a private Git server, and it made more sense than I expected
…But over the years, I've taken to using my Synology NAS for more than just storage. My Synology NAS sits at the center of my self-hosted stack. It's power…
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I gave my NAS actual jobs beyond storage, and it automated half my PC maintenance
…Synology DS925+ 7 /10 CPU AMD Ryzen V1500B Memory 4 GB DDR4 ECC SODIMM Drive Bays 4 x HDD, 2 x NVMe Expansion 1 x USB Type C The Synology DS925 Plus…
The NAS feature I use every day isn't storage, it's Docker
…On a Synology NAS, Docker is available as Container Manager. As much as I hate how outdated Synology's version of Docker is , it also allows me to host services 24/7…
I used my NAS to stream retro games to old phones, and it's the cheapest way to play anywhere
…Whether you're using a custom-built server with TrueNAS SCALE or happen to be rocking the latest Synology DiskStation prebuilt turnkey model, there's a lot that can be done with…
I stopped treating my NAS like a file box, and it became the most useful PC in my house
…I also used Synology's various file backup solutions, such as Synology Photos and Synology Drive. But I didn't really explore the device's features past this. I knew that I…
6 things your NAS can do that have nothing to do with storage
…Related Synology's apps are why people stay, not the hardware, and that's finally changing Synology's best feature isn't the NAS — it's DSM, and you can run it…
NAS makers are slowly admitting people want home servers, not just storage boxes
…Related 4 reasons I regret buying a Synology NAS instead of building one myself Regret buying a branded NAS? You're not alone. Here's why a prebuilt NAS may have made…
I added a second Ethernet port to my NAS and finally stopped fighting network slowdowns
…When I spotted one on my Synology box , I just assumed that it was meant for office setups or more comprehensive enterprise networking. As it stands, one cable was good enough for…
Building my own NAS taught me why prebuilt enclosures are holding you back
…It seems so long ago since I've used a prebuilt enclosure from a brand such as Synology and Asustor. But I have plenty of fond memories. They were largely responsible for…
Ugreen's new NAS trades CPU appeal for the hardware I actually want in a NAS
…Synology still has DSM with a significantly more mature app ecosystem, the history of support, and the software polish people often buy Synology for. But Synology has also had its share of…