How to Configure Twingate on a Synology NAS
In this article, we'll look at how to configure Twingate on a Synology NAS. Twingate is a Zero Trust Network, which means that each request gets verified before it actually…
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.
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Steps for Protecting a Synology NAS from Ransomware
Protecting a Synology NAS from ransomware is extremely important to ensure that integrity is maintained for critical data. Ransomware protection can be broken down into three steps: Preventing a ransomware…
Using Synology C2 for Backups
Synology C2 is a full suite of cloud tools for password management, backup and recovery, securely sharing files, and even data storage. However, one of the most common uses for…
Jellyfin Transcoding: Why You Should Use It
Jellyfin transcoding might just be what you need to improve the overall performance of your Jellyfin server. With hardware transcoding, a GPU (generally, an iGPU) is used to convert the…
How to Import QCOW2 Images in Proxmox
QCOW2 is a common disk image that users try to import into Proxmox. QCOW2 disk images are often exported from other types of virtualization software and imported into others, and…
UniFi Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 Switches
In this article, we're going to look at the differences between UniFi Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 Switches. No matter what Switch you purchase, a layer 2 or layer 3…
UniFi Band Steering Configuration Guide
Band steering is an easy way to request that client devices attempt to connect to a certain WiFi band (2.4 Ghz or 5 GHz). While it isn't a guarantee that…
What is the Best 2.5Gb Switch?
In this article, we will look at the best 2.5Gb Switches that you can use. The options below are my personal favorites from various price points that I think most…
How to Update pfSense Using Best Practices
Periodically, you'll have to update pfSense which can be a fairly stressful situation if you're not following best practices. For the most part, firewall devices are the center of your…
How to Migrate the UniFi Controller
If you're ever upgrading your hardware, one of the most common questions is how to migrate the UniFi Controller. In general, this will be for a new device running the…