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Once again, it is here (soon)! Word Backup Day. One day, we try to raise awareness of having a working backup that will prevent data loss caused by hardware failures, accidental deletions, and many types of cyberattacks. By maintaining consistent backups, individuals and organizations can ensure their important documents, photos,
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Two years ago, a significant milestone was achieved with the deployment of 10G LAN and WAN equipment. This upgrade has greatly enhanced the self-hosting experience for all visitors to this site and has improved the performance of the services running behind it. UniFi 10G LAN & WAN upgradeHow to get
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Following the release of the latest BSM 1.5 beta version earlier this month, Synology has announced additional capabilities for BeeStation Plus. Synology BSM 1.5-65904 with new BeeCamera Mobile supportContinued development of the #BSM OS that powers the #Synology #Beestation devices now supports the new #BeeCamera mobile app!BLACKVOID.
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Synology maintains its quarterly release cycle of four to five months for the BSM OS, which powers both the BeeStation 4TB and the new BeeStation Plus (8TB) models. Synology Beestation Plus reviewThe latest #Synology #BeeStationPlus is here! More storage, more speed, and now with #AI assisted photo management as well
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💡DISCLAIMER: In the interest of full disclosure, all of the opinions you are about to read are my own, nobody is paying for this review, and nobody has reviewed or approved this content before it was posted. Self-hosting has gained significant importance in recent years, giving the impression of a
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As a user of the Bitwarden platform for the past seven years, I can confidently assert that it is my preferred password management solution. While I utilize the VaultWarden version, which is fully compatible with all extensions, as well as desktop and mobile applications, I continue to subscribe annually to
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🚨DISCLAIMER: In the interest of full disclosure, this app has been bought with my own funds, all of the opinions you are about to read are my own, nobody is paying for this review, and nobody has reviewed or approved this content before it was posted. A few years ago,
✨UPDATE: 01/02/2026 - new version of a modified i915.ko file has been added with support for HDR to SDR tone mapping that was not working before. Link under the STEP 01 section. While the X25 lineup this year was not what many expected in terms of hardware,
🚨NOTE: This article will contain upcoming new information on some popular devices (and the rest of the hardware) that Synology will release by the end of the year and well into 2025. Time sure flies fast, and considering that we are already in May of 2024, it is only a
💡This article is the second one out of the two Wireguard ones. This article is about running your Wireguard VPN server on your Synology NAS! For information on how to build an SPK package in order to give your NAS Wireguard support, use the article titled Wireguard SPK for your
💡This article is the first out of the two Wireguard ones. This article is about building your SPK package for your Synology NAS using Docker in order to enable Wireguard support! For information on how to run your Wireguard server on your NAS use the second article, Wireguard VPN for
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Surveillance has always been a specialized segment of Synology's business. It began with their Surveillance Station software, initially available on NAS models—and still is—as well as on dedicated DVA devices, thereby expanding the scope of possibilities. In recent years, starting in 2022, Synology has begun developing
For those unfamiliar with Synology's SOHO Bee lineup, the BeeDrive and BeeStation are recent additions to the company's product range, designed to serve small teams, individual users, and mobile professionals. Synology Beestation Plus reviewThe latest #Synology #BeeStationPlus is here! More storage, more speed, and now with
For many users, especially newcomers, Synology is primarily associated with data backup. While this is true, it’s also important to recognize that their DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS serves as a platform for a wide range of specialized applications, including backup, surveillance, and productivity tools. Among these, there are numerous
In April, Synology announced and launched its highly anticipated AI solution for DSM-compatible NAS models. Although it was released later than expected, this delay now appears intentional, as Synology aimed to develop a centralized AI management platform rather than integrating third-party LLM support into individual applications. Synology AI Console#Synology
💡UPDATE: 19/12/2025 - New OIDC support has been implemented with version 1.1. Docker compose has been updated with changes Streaming various types of content has become the standard practice today. Whether it's TV shows, movies, music, videos, or other digital media, there are abundant options
Alongside Synology's Solution Day expo that is currently still underway on a global scale, the company has also participated in this year's GITEX Global event held in Dubai. Synology Solution Day 2025 - an in-depth overviewNew data protection and storage solutions, with an all-new surveillance platform
💡NOTE: This article will contain upcoming information on new devices (and the rest of the hardware) that Synology will release by the end of the year and well into 2026. As in previous years, the second half of the year tends to bring new potential devices, either arriving on the
🆕UPDATE - 13/11/2025 - the BSM 1.4 OS is out of beta with the official release under the version 1.4-65831. No changes in the release notes since the beta version. This week was a major event in the Synology world with the release of DSM 7.
🚨UPDATE: 30/01/2026 - a new 7.3.2-86009 Update 1 has arrived covering single CVE security fix. This update has been flagged as important! Version: 7.3.2-86009 Update 1 - Important Update (2026-01-29) Important notes 1. Your Synology NAS may not notify you of this DSM update
🚨UPDATE: 31/10/2025 - added up-to-date info in regards to hot and cold tier model compatibility One new major feature that arrived with DSM 7.3 is Synology Tiering. A storage optimization feature that is fully automated based on custom tiering plans set by the administrators. DSM 7.3-81180New
Just last week, on the 17th of September, Synology kicked off its annual Solution Day expo in Taiwan, which will last until October 30th, visiting more than twenty locations around the globe. Synology Solution Day 2025During its annual Solution Day, #Synology will showcase its innovation, growth, and future direction by
While this site is a dedicated Synology site, from time to time, we still write about other things, like Docker, or in this case, Plex. If you were ever at least a little bit involved in any local media streaming, you certainly heard of the Plex platform. For many, myself