On October 25, 2025, the Pi-hole team released version 6.2.1 of their core product, Docker version 2025.10.0 being the latest version for Docker. You can install it for free on your Synology NAS using my handy guides. Pi-hole is a Linux network-level advertisement and Internet tracker blocking application which acts as a DNS sinkhole, and optionally … Read more about Synology: Pi-hole Docker Version V6 2025.10.0
Surmai is a privacy-focused, self-hostable web app designed to streamline family trip planning. Built as a Progressive Web App, it allows users to collaboratively create itineraries, manage flights, hotels, packing lists, and documents all in one secure, searchable place. It works offline, syncs when connected, and can be installed on iOS or Android. The backend … Read more about How to Install Surmai on Your Synology NAS
Open Archiver provides a robust, self-hosted solution for archiving, storing, indexing, and searching emails from major platforms, including Google Workspace (Gmail), Microsoft 365, PST files, as well as generic IMAP-enabled email inboxes. Use Open Archiver to keep a permanent, tamper-proof record of your communication history, free from vendor lock-in. In this step by step guide … Read more about How to Install Open Archiver on Your Synology NAS
BentoPDF is a powerful, privacy-first, client-side PDF toolkit that allows you to manipulate, edit, merge, and process PDF files directly in your browser. No server-side processing is required, ensuring your files remain secure and private. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install BentoPDF on your Synology NAS using Docker and … Read more about How to Install BentoPDF on Your Synology NAS
HomeHub is a lightweight, self-hosted web app designed as a private family command center, turning any device like a spare computer, NAS or Raspberry Pi into a secure, local network hub for household tasks. It prioritizes privacy with no logins, no cloud, and no tracking, keeping all data within your home network. Tailored for busy … Read more about How to Install HomeHub on Your Synology NAS
ArchivedV is an open-source YouTube stream download service designed to automatically track and save unarchived singing streams. It monitors subscribed YouTube channels for new live streams, downloads videos based on user-defined keywords, and offers a web interface for managing channels and keywords. Downloaded videos are saved in a downloads folder. ArchivedV is ideal for fans … Read more about How to Install ArchivedV on Your Synology NAS