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
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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)
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.
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: Install HDHomeRun DVR on a Synology NAS
The following tutorial describes in simple steps the process to install the HDHomeRun DVR record engine on a Synology NAS. NAS Requirements: * x86 or ARM based CPU * 256MB RAM minimum * Must be running Linux * SSH access Step 1. Purchase a compatible HDHomeRun digital tuner. For terrestrial broadcast you need either a Connect/2 … Continue reading How to: Install HDHomeRun DVR on a Synology NAS
How to: Install phpVirtualBox on Synology DSM
This post will explain the steps required to successfully install VirtualBox on a Synology NAS running DSM 5.0 - build 4.5.2.8 allowing you to run Virtual Machines (VM's) from your Synology NAS appliance. I was using my HP Proliant N40L Microserver as a test bench, with Intel chipset and 16GB ram. Step 1. Download the … Continue reading How to: Install phpVirtualBox on Synology DSM
How to: Secure your DiskStation
Hello, I am Darren from Synology Product Management team. Today I’d like to share with you some tips of securing your DiskStation. DiskStation is the ideal place for saving your valuable data, including photo collections, wedding videos, or even sensitive financial documents. You want to access your data anywhere, anytime, and to share them with … Continue reading How to: Secure your DiskStation
How to: Setup a secure OpenVPN connection on a Synology NAS
The following tutorial describes in simple steps the process to setup a secure VPN connection from your Synology NAS device using the OpenVPN protocol. There are other protocols and connection methods available but OpenVPN is widely considered more secure than PPTP or L2TP/IPSec and as such comes highly recommended if you want to try this … Continue reading How to: Setup a secure OpenVPN connection on a Synology NAS
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