Pi-hole is a DNS sinkhole, it blocks adverts and tracking sites at a domain level, and works across your entire network to protect all your devices. Read to find out How to Install Pi-Hole on a Synology NAS with Docker
Review: UPnP/DLNA Music Server Comparison
This review has been written by a tech enthusiast, not an audiophile, with my own personal requirements in mind, but since i went to great lengths testing every possible UPnP/DLNA Music Server i could find, i thought you might also benefit from my conclusions.
How to: Edit files using Vi
A quick how to guide for editing files in Unix using VI
Fix: ‘Permission Denied’ error while attempting to edit system files. Synology root access in DSM 6.0
This is a quick fix for the 'Permission Denied' error while attempting to login as root to a Synology Diskstation (DSM 6.0)
Review: Roon
I want to share with you my experience of Roon, the music server and player from Roon Labs, which i have tried for free over the last month.
How to: Run Transmission using OpenVPN in Docker on a Synology NAS (DSM 6.0)
This post shows you how to use your Torrent client of choice with OpenVPN inside a docker container.
Fix: Windows folders and files not refreshing automatically
Windows file explorer or desktop changes are not reflected instantly after creating, deleting, moving or renaming a file or folder.
How to: Setup Private Internet Access OpenVPN connection on a Synology NAS (DSM 5.0)
This post explains how you can establish a OpenVPN connection on a Synology NAS - updated for DSM 5.0
How to: Control Lighting with Philips Hue and Kodi
The home movie theatre experience is nothing without automated lighting. This post explains how to automate the lights in your TV room using a script for Kodi.
How to: Control Lighting with Philips Hue and Plex
The home movie theater experience is nothing without automated lighting. This post explains how to automate the lights in your TV room using a script for Plex. The script integrates Plex with your Philips Hue smart bulbs, so that you never have to manually adjust the lights again when watching a film. The lights can … Continue reading How to: Control Lighting with Philips Hue and Plex