It's easy to set up secure connections for your Synology NAS. This guide will run you through the process to create a DDNS and certificate.
You can map a network drive in Windows 10 that allows one to connect to a remote drive as if it were local storage. Instead of relying on a browser, you can now access all your NAS files straight through Windows Explorer.
Choosing the right Synology NAS enclosure for your needs is a relatively straightforward process. We're going to compare two popular models, the DS220+ and DS220j. Which of these two NAS servers would be the better option for you?
There are multiple ways to install and use .PAT files from Synology. These packages contain all the files used by DiskStation Manager (DSM). Here's how to install one.
Planning to pick up a Synology NAS? Good choice. Here are some hard drives you should consider if it doesn't come with any pre-installed.
SSD cache is the means of using solid-state drives for storing frequently accessed data on Synology NAS to improve overall system performance. This guide will show you how to set it all up.
Antivirus software has been around for decades, and you can also find packages available for Synology NAS. The real question is: do you actually need to use one?
RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, and it's one of the best ways to protect your data against drive issues and failure. It's incredibly important to configure RAID for your Synology NAS. Here's all you need to know.
Moving between Synology NAS couldn't be simpler. This guide will run you through the process to safeguard your data and move to a new enclosure.
Not everyone has the network infrastructure in place at home to run cabling around rooms to a NAS enclosure. This is where wireless comes into play, which was supported by Synology servers. Unfortunately, support has since been dropped, including with DSM 7.0.
Adding a network-attached storage (NAS) server to your home is a great way of creating a centralized storage hub for all your media, personal files, and even OS backups. We've rounded up some killer NAS options for homeowners to choose from.
It's easy to set up your Synology NAS, but it's even more straightforward to connect to the enclosure once you're up and running. Here's everything you need to know about connecting to your NAS.
Most of Synology's DiskStation NAS enclosure catalog will be supported by DSM 7.0. If you'd like to double-check to see whether your NAS will be receiving the update, we've got the official list right here.
Synology pushed out DSM 7.0, its "largest update yet." There's a new UI, more secure ways to log into your NAS, hybrid cloud storage support, new Storage Manager and Photos apps, and much more. Here's our full review of the 7.0 update.
Synology doesn't allow the use of speedy NVMe SSDs for storage on its NAS enclosures. If you have spare M.2 slots, these can be used for only caching, unfortunately.
Setting up two-factor authentication on your Synology NAS is incredibly straightforward and easy to do. Here's how you can configure one-time password, hardware biometrics, and Synology's SignIn app.
Plex is a popular service that allows you to set up your very own home server and stream content anywhere inside and outside the home. Here's how to do it on your Synology NAS.
Synology is working to give its DiskStation Manager NAS OS a visual refresh with the launch of DSM 7.0. We've got all the details on this upcoming NAS OS update, including new features, how to install the release candidate, as well as when you can expect to see it go live for (almost) everyone.
Synology makes some excellent NAS and the DiskStation DS220+ is a great value enclosure. Powered by an Intel processor and rocking two drive bays, this NAS server is incredibly versatile. You can set up your own home surveillance server, stream movies and shows through Plex, or even create your own cloud storage. Right now it's on sale for Prime Day and I'm going to tell you why you should consider buying one.
Synology is a favorite of the NAS community, and some of the company's offerings are on sale for Prime Day. To help you find your new Synology enclosure, we've compiled a list of all the Synology discounts.