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…
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.
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…
How to Set Up Synology Cloud Sync
In this tutorial, we're going to look at how to set up Synology Cloud Sync. Synology Cloud Sync is an awesome tool that allows you to sync data from your…
What is Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR)?
In this article, we are going to take a look at what is Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR). I'm going to do my best to explain what is Synology Hybrid RAID,…
How to Map a Synology NAS Network Drive on Windows
In this tutorial, we're going to take a look at how to map a Synology NAS network drive on Windows. There are many ways that you can access files on…
How to Set Up the Firewall on a Synology NAS
In this tutorial, we will look at how to set up the firewall on a Synology NAS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3BJo4B1GgU When you set up a Synology NAS, the firewall is a feature…
How to Set Up Synology Drive ShareSync
In this tutorial, we're going to look at how to set up Synology Drive ShareSync. Before looking at this, you need to ensure that you have Synology Drive set up…
Run a Speed Test on a Synology with iPerf3
In this tutorial, we're going to take a look at how to run a speed test on a Synology NAS with iPerf3. We're going to be using iPerf3 because it's…
Synology vs. QNAP: Side-by-Side Comparison
In this article, we're going to compare Synology and QNAP to determine the best NAS to buy. Before we get started comparing both, it's important to understand that both manufacturers…
How to Set Up Synology QuickConnect
Synology QuickConnect is an easy way to access your Synology NAS from outside of your local network. What this means is that if you’re at work, traveling, or visiting a…