How to Find a Synology NAS on a Network
In this tutorial, we're going to look at how to find a Synology NAS on a network. When you first purchase your Synology NAS and plug it in, there are…
Synology NAS Tutorials & Guides
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.
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 NAS OpenVPN Setup & Configuration
In this tutorial, we will look at how to set up OpenVPN on a Synology NAS. OpenVPN allows you to securely access your NAS (and even your local network) while…
What is the Best Synology NAS Alternative?
In this article, we'll look at the best Synology NAS alternatives that you can use in 2025. If you're trying to determine if you'd like to buy a Synology NAS…
How to Expand the Memory on a Synology NAS
In this article, we're going to look at how to expand the memory on a Synology NAS. When you purchase a Synology NAS, it comes with a standard amount of…
How to Access a Synology NAS Remotely with DDNS
Today we are going to take a look at how to access a Synology NAS remotely using DDNS. DDNS stands for Dynamic DNS, and it’s a way to automatically update…
How to Install Plex on a Synology NAS
This tutorial will take a look at how to install Plex on a Synology NAS. Plex is one of the best applications that you can run on a Synology NAS.…
How to Set Up Pi-hole on a Synology NAS
In this tutorial, we are going to look at how to set up Pi-hole on a Synology NAS using Container Manager and a macvlan network interface. It is incredibly important…
How to Set Up Pi-hole and Unbound on Docker
If you've ever configured Pi-hole, you'll know just how well it works when it comes to blocking ads. However, did you know that you could add Unbound to Pi-hole to…
How to Set Up and Configure a Synology Router
In this article, we're going to look at how to set up and configure a Synology router. Synology Routers run an operating system called Synology Router Manager (SRM). If you've…
Which Synology NAS Should I Buy?
I've tested various network-attached storage (NAS) devices from many manufacturers, NAS operating systems, and if you've followed me for any length of time, you'll know that I always fall back…