How to Replace a Failed Drive on a Synology NAS
In this tutorial, we will look at how to replace a failed drive on a Synology NAS. When a hard drive fails on a Synology NAS (or any NAS for…
A collection of in-depth tutorials, comparisons, and reviews on Synology NAS devices — all based on real-world setups and daily use. Whether you’re configuring a new NAS, setting up secure backups, or optimizing security, these guides follow best practices to help you get the most out of your Synology NAS.
Unraid vs. Synology: Side-by-Side Comparison
In this article, we're going to take a look at Unraid vs. Synology. Unraid and Synology NAS devices are two NAS systems that you can use on your local network.…
How to Configure an NFS Share on a Synology NAS
This tutorial looks at how to configure an NFS share on a Synology NAS in DSM 7. There are many reasons why you might want to set up an NFS…
How to Set Up Jellyfin on a Synology NAS
In this tutorial, we are going to look at how to set up Jellyfin on a Synology NAS. Jellyfin is an open-source media service that's installed in Docker. The biggest…
How to Set Up Nextcloud on a Synology NAS
In this tutorial, we will look at how to set up Nextcloud on a Synology NAS. Nextcloud is an extremely popular program but is something that most Synology users don't…
How to Set Up an iSCSI Target on a Synology NAS
In this tutorial, we will look at how to set up an iSCSI target on a Synology NAS. Before we look at how to set up an iSCSI Target on…
How to Set Up Syncthing on a Synology NAS
In this tutorial, we will look at how to set up Syncthing on a Synology NAS. Syncthing is an application that continuously synchronizes files from two different devices. This means…
How to Factory Reset a Synology NAS
In this article, we will look at how to factory reset a Synology NAS. If you're selling a Synology NAS (with the hard drives) or simply want to reset it…
What is the Best Synology NAS for Plex?
In this article, we will look at the best Synology NAS for Plex. When you start looking at Synology NAS devices, it's important to understand exactly what you’re looking for.…
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…