Synology Container Manager: How to Use Docker & Docker Compose
If you went looking for Docker on your Synology NAS and couldn't find it, nothing was removed. Synology renamed the package to Container Manager in DSM 7.2, and that rename…
Find a Synology NAS on Your Network: Assistant, find.synology.com, or IP Scan
I've been running Synology NAS devices for over seven years, across the DS1019+, DS1821+, and DS923+. The place people get stuck before anything else even starts is finding the box…
How to Set Up OpenVPN on a Synology NAS
I've been running an OpenVPN server on my Synology NAS for a few years now, and it's one of the more useful things you can configure if you want remote…
Best Synology NAS Alternatives in 2026 (What I’d Switch To)
Two years ago, "just buy a Synology" was the default answer for anyone who wanted a NAS. Then Synology spent 2025 giving people reasons to look elsewhere: the drive compatibility…
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 Set Up Pi-hole on a Synology NAS (Container Manager)
Pi-hole is a DNS-level ad blocker that filters ads and trackers for every device on your network — and your Synology NAS is one of the best places to run…
Best Synology NAS in 2026: Which One Should You Buy?
I've been buying Synology hardware for close to ten years, through a DS1019+, a DS923+, and now a DS925+, and I still think DSM is the best NAS operating system…
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…
Synology NAS Remote Access: 5 Options Compared
There are five realistic ways to reach a Synology NAS when you're away from home, and they trade off against each other in ways that aren't obvious until you've run…