My previous guide for DailyTxT involved the use of Task Scheduler. Today I’m offering a recommended and excellent alternative for installing the latest DailyTxT version via Portainer. DailyTxT is an open-source, self-hosted web application that serves as a secure and feature-rich encrypted diary/journal for capturing daily thoughts, stories, and memories. Built with a Svelte frontend and … Read more about Synology: Install DailyTxT With Portainer
Rackula is a free, open-source web application that serves as a drag-and-drop rack visualizer for planning and designing server rack layouts. It’s particularly popular among homelab enthusiasts, self-hosters, and data center planners. The app runs entirely in the browser, allowing users to drag real device images (compatible with NetBox’s devicetype-library) from a library into virtual … Read more about How to Install Rackula on Your Synology NAS
Bitwarden Lite is an official self-hosted deployment option for the Bitwarden password manager, released to general availability in December 2025 (previously known as the “Unified” deployment during its beta phase). It is designed as a lightweight and flexible alternative to Bitwarden’s standard self-hosted setup, making it ideal for personal use, homelabs, and small-scale deployments rather … Read more about How to Install Bitwarden Lite on Your Synology NAS
Synology NAS devices and, increasingly, competitors like UGREEN have emerged as true powerhouses for self-hosting thanks to robust built-in support for Docker via Container Manager. Running containers on these devices is remarkably straightforward, allowing you to deploy a wide array of services with minimal effort. However, as your ecosystem expands with dozens of services, the … Read more about Synology: Best Docker Containers to Manage Containers
Norish is an open-source, self-hosted recipe management app built for families and friends to collaboratively create, organize, and share recipes in real time all while keeping data private on your own NAS. Inspired by a personal need for a more aesthetically pleasing alternative to apps like Mealie or Tandoor (without their heavier feature sets), Norish … Read more about How to Install Norish on Your Synology NAS
Have you already installed Dockhand on your Synology NAS using my simple guide? Wondering how to update the Dockhand container on your Synology NAS when a new version comes out? Today I will show you how to update your Dockhand container with the latest image version if you have a Synology NAS. ⚠️The first basic rule … Read more about Synology NAS: How to Update Dockhand