I gave my NAS a local AI brain, and it finally became the home dashboard I always wanted
…This won't run well on a Synology or a low-power ARM box Local AI just uses too much RAM and CPU for some systems If your NAS was built just…
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This self-hosted alternative to Plex and Jellyfin works way better than I expected
…computing (Windows, Linux, macOS), NAS (QNAP, Synology, OpenMediaVault, unRAID, FreeNAS, etc.), and other modes (Docker, Flatpak, Android, NVIDIA Shield). After installation, its web-based setup wizard walks through configuration, library detection, and…
Repurposing an old PC as a NAS seemed smart until I checked the power bill
…Instead of buying a new Synology, QNAP, Ugreen, TerraMaster, or Asustor box, I repurposed an old PC into a NAS . Standard parts made this an easy process, allowing me to pick and…
Immich finally delivers Google Photos' best feature with one open-source tool
…I just set it up as another Docker container on my Synology NAS alongside Immich. After connecting it to my server using the API key, I configured it to use NTFY for…
I ditched cloud storage for a NAS and saved hundreds in the process
…You can even opt for alternatives like Nextcloud and Synology Drive. These tools allow you to sync with your computer, access your documents, and capture automated phone camera rolls without any third…
Your old phone is a better home server than a Raspberry Pi
…While you won't be a Synology for speed, using your phone as a media bridge is perfect because it provides you with a private document cloud or music server for your…
I ditched Google One for a 2-bay NAS, and my storage costs dropped by 90%
…If you use Google Drive, you can switch to Synology Drive or NextCloud. These are native desktop client folders that are synchronized on Windows, macOS, and Linux. They provide virtual, on-demand…
I turned my old phone into a security camera that saves to my home server for free
…If you have a Synology or Surveillance Station, just add a new camera using the RTSP URL provided to you when you launched the server on your phone. If both of these…
I upgraded my NAS to NVMe and barely noticed a difference—here's why
…You might notice some differences in your NAS box's interface, like with DSM on Synology. But even that is generally limited to folders with hundreds or thousands of files, like images…
I rebuilt my home servers from scratch, and this is the OS setup I wish I'd started with
…Sure, the installation process may not be as refined as Windows, macOS, or even Synology's DSM, but it doesn't need to be. This is going to be the only time…