How to Backup to a Synology NAS with Time Machine
In this article, we're going to look at how to backup to a Synology NAS with Time Machine with the most recent macOS (Monterey). https://youtu.be/sKEHG3mkh3E Time Machine allows you to…
Frank Joseph - Founder of WunderTech
I've been building and breaking home labs for over a decade. You might know me as @WunderTechTutorials on YouTube.
I run WunderTech — and I write every article on it. No ghostwriters, no AI articles. If a tutorial is on this site, it's because I actually ran the thing on hardware I own, and usually broke it a few times first.
I've been working in corporate IT for over 15 years, focused on enterprise, networking, virtualization, application management, and storage. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and an MBA. Honestly though, most of what ends up on WunderTech comes from the home lab I've been building and rebuilding for years.
What I actually run
Every tutorial on this site gets tested on real hardware before it goes live. My current home lab includes a Synology DS925+, a Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8, a DIY 110TB TrueNAS server I built (8 cores, 128GB ECC RAM, dual 25GbE NICs, 10 hot-swap bays), two UGREEN NAS devices (running TrueNAS), a Proxmox two-node cluster, and dual video surveillance running Blue Iris and UniFi Protect. That setup is where every Synology, Proxmox, UniFi, TrueNAS, and Docker article on this site originates.
Why trust what's on this site
I've personally owned and configured multiple Synology NAS units, built TrueNAS servers from scratch, run Proxmox clusters in production at home, and deployed UniFi networking across my entire house. When I recommend hardware, it's because I've lived with it. When I write a tutorial, it's because I did the thing, not because I researched how someone else did the thing.
I don't accept payment for positive reviews. Affiliate links appear on this site, but they never determine my recommendations — I link to what I actually use. You can read my full editorial standards and ethics statement, and if you need hands-on help with your own setup, I offer one-on-one consulting.
Beyond the site
I also run the WunderTech YouTube channel, where 90,000+ subscribers watch video versions of these tutorials (12+ million views to date). If you prefer watching to reading, it's all there.
How to Delete a Virtual Machine in Proxmox
In this tutorial, we're going to look at how to delete a Virtual Machine in Proxmox. After you set up virtual machines (VMs) in Proxmox, you might need to delete…
How to Install Xpenology on Proxmox (DSM 7)
In this tutorial, we will look at how to install Xpenology on Proxmox (DSM 7). Xpenology is a community-based bootloader than runs Synology's DSM 7. It allows you to have…
How to Create Firewall Rules in pfSense
In this tutorial, we're going to look at how to create firewall rules in pfSense. When you set up pfSense and configure all of your interfaces, you must create firewall…
How to Install pfSense on Proxmox
In this tutorial, we're going to take a look at how to install pfSense on Proxmox. pfSense is a free and open-source firewall and router that can be run inside…
What is the Best NAS Case?
When you're looking to build a NAS, you really have to try and understand what your goals are first. Network-attached storage cases can have special features like hot-swappable bays, small…
How to Set Up Home Assistant on a Synology NAS (Supervised)
In this tutorial, we're going to look at how to set up Home Assistant on a Synology NAS. You can set up Home Assistant relatively easily using a Docker container…
pfSense vs. Ubiquiti (Unifi)
In this article, we're going to look at pfSense vs. Ubiquiti (Unifi). The first thing that we need to get out of the way is that pfSense is a free…
How to Install Plex on OpenMediaVault
In this tutorial, we're going to take a look at how to install Plex on OpenMediaVault. The easiest way to install Plex on OpenMediaVault is to use Docker, however, to…
Synology vs. TrueNAS
In this article, we will look at Synology vs. TrueNAS and determine which is the best NAS operating system/device. When you're starting to look at either purchasing or building a…