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Synology How-To

Migrating from Synology DSM to Unraid: A Complete Guide

Moving from Synology DSM to Unraid is not a simple drive swap. Synology formats drives using Btrfs or EXT4 inside a proprietary volume structure that Unraid does not recognise. The correct migration path involves backing up all data before touching any hardware, then rebuilding from scratch on Unraid. Done in the right order, this is a safe and repeatable process.

QNAP Synology How-To

Rclone for Beginners: How to Sync Your NAS to Any Cloud Provider

Rclone is a free, open-source command-line tool that syncs files between your NAS and virtually any cloud storage provider. This beginner's guide covers installation on Synology and QNAP, configuring your first remote, running your first sync, and automating it to run on a schedule.

QNAP How-To

How to Run Ollama on a QNAP NAS — Setup Guide 2026

Running Ollama on a QNAP NAS delivers a private local LLM on hardware you own. QNAP's AMD Ryzen models (TS-473A, TS-873A) outperform equivalent Synology units for LLM inference due to AVX2 support and higher core counts. This guide covers hardware selection, Container Station setup, model deployment, and Open WebUI installation.

Synology How-To

How to Run Ollama on a Synology NAS — Setup Guide 2026

Running Ollama on a Synology NAS gives you a private local LLM accessible from any device on your network. This guide covers compatible Synology models, Container Manager setup, model selection, Open WebUI installation, and what to expect from performance on Synology hardware.

QNAP How-To

QNAP Plex Hardware Transcoding Guide

How to enable and verify Plex hardware transcoding on QNAP NAS units. Covering Intel Quick Sync setup, the required VAAPI package, Plex Pass requirement, and troubleshooting common failures.

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Multi-Editor Collaborative NAS Setup for Video Production

How to configure a NAS for multi-editor shared video storage. Covering SMB share structure, user permissions, 10GbE networking, cache SSD configuration, and read/write workflow for 2-8 simultaneous editors.

UGREEN How-To

Ugreen NAS UGOS Pro Setup Guide

How to set up a Ugreen NAS running UGOS Pro. Covering initial configuration, storage pool creation, SMB shares, user accounts, Docker via Container Manager, and remote access.

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Open WebUI on NAS: Setup Guide

How to install Open WebUI on a NAS using Docker. A self-hosted ChatGPT-style interface for local LLMs via Ollama. Covers setup on Synology and QNAP with GPU passthrough notes.

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Small Business NAS Setup Guide

How to set up a NAS for a small business. Configuring Windows SMB shares, user accounts, group permissions, backup, and remote access for a 5-20 person workgroup environment.

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Windows File Server to NAS Migration Guide

How to migrate a Windows file server to a NAS. Covering share mapping, user accounts, permissions, offline file migration, and DFS namespace considerations for SMB environments.

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Android Photo Backup to NAS: Setup Guide

How to automatically back up Android photos to a NAS. Covering Synology DS Photo, QNAP Qfile, and Immich mobile app methods with configuration steps for automatic Wi-Fi background upload.

Synology How-To

Synology Hyper Backup Setup Guide

How to configure Synology Hyper Backup for scheduled NAS-to-external-drive, NAS-to-NAS, and NAS-to-cloud backup. Covers versioning, integrity checks, and restore procedures.

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Home Assistant on NAS via Docker: Setup Guide

How to run Home Assistant in a Docker container on a NAS. Covering Synology and QNAP setup, network mode configuration for device discovery, and the key differences from a dedicated Home Assistant installation.

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Vaultwarden on NAS: Setup Guide

How to install Vaultwarden on a NAS using Docker. A self-hosted Bitwarden-compatible password manager. Works on any NAS running Docker, including Synology and QNAP.

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Jellyfin on NAS: Setup Guide

How to install Jellyfin on a NAS using Docker. Covering Synology and QNAP setup, library configuration, hardware transcoding via VAAPI, and client setup. The open-source Plex alternative.

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Immich on NAS: Setup Guide

How to install Immich on a NAS using Docker Compose. A self-hosted Google Photos alternative with AI face recognition, smart albums, and mobile backup. Covers Synology and QNAP setup.

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Nextcloud on NAS: Setup Guide

How to install Nextcloud on a NAS using Docker Compose. Covering setup on both Synology and QNAP, MariaDB configuration, HTTPS with a reverse proxy, and trusted domain configuration.

QNAP How-To

Plex on QNAP: Setup Guide

How to install Plex Media Server on a QNAP NAS. From App Center install through library setup, hardware transcoding configuration, and remote access. Includes which QNAP models can hardware transcode and which cannot.

QNAP How-To

QNAP QSync Setup Guide: File Sync and Remote Access Across Devices

QSync is QNAP's built-in file synchronisation tool. The equivalent of Dropbox or Synology Drive, hosted on your own NAS. This guide covers setting up QSync Central on your QNAP, installing clients on Windows and Mac, creating sync pairs, and managing remote access.

QNAP How-To

QNAP Container Station Setup Guide: Running Docker on Your NAS

Container Station is QNAP's built-in Docker and Docker Compose environment. This guide covers installation, creating your first container, using Docker Compose, managing persistent data, and the most useful self-hosted apps to run on your QNAP NAS.