First of all, the usual disclaimer: this is still the same no-fluff roundup. Real updates, tested where possible, written for people running Synology, UGREEN, Asustor and plain Docker on home NAS boxes. A small note about the Roundup schedule. The Roundups will be posted twice a month: one in the middle of the month and … Read more about Self-Hosted NAS News – Mid October 2026
On October 10, 2026, Dockhand switched from version 1.0.51 to the new 1.0.52 version then, immediately after version 1.0.52, to the new 1.0.53 that fixes the PUID change that could alter stack file ownership on upgrade. If you have installed version 1.0.52 on your Synology NAS and are stuck on that version because of a … Read more about Synology & UGREEN Dockhand Docker Version 1.0.53
OpenResume is a powerful open-source resume builder and resume parser alternative to Reactive Resume. The goal of OpenResume is to provide everyone with free access to a modern professional resume design and enable anyone to apply for jobs with confidence. The resume PDF is a modern professional design that adheres to U.S. best practices and … Read more about How to Install OpenResume on Your Asustor NAS
Transmute is a free, open-source, self-hosted file converter and compressor that runs entirely on your own hardware via Docker. It converts and compresses images, video, audio, documents, spreadsheets, data files, 3D models, subtitles, fonts, and more across thousands of format combinations, with no file size limits, no watermarks, and complete privacy since nothing leaves your … Read more about How to Install Transmute on Your Asustor NAS
On October 3, 2026, Dockhand switched from version 1.0.50 to the new 1.0.51 version. Dockhand fixes the following issues and adds new options: New – Drag to reorder environments New – Drag to reorder tags, and the grid groups follow that order (Requested by your Internet friend Marius). New – Containers can be tagged with a … Read more about Synology & UGREEN Dockhand Docker Version 1.0.51
October is the perfect time to refresh your self-hosted setup. New Docker containers keep appearing, and many of them solve everyday problems in smarter, lighter, or more private ways. Whether you run a Synology, UGREEN, or Asustor NAS, these recent apps are worth testing this month. I spend a lot of time testing new self-hosted … Read more about 7 New Self-Hosted Apps You Should Try in October 2026