MicroBin is a super tiny, feature rich, configurable, self-contained and self-hosted paste bin web application. It is very easy to set up and use, and will only require a few megabytes of memory and disk storage. It takes only a couple seconds to set it up. In this step by step guide I will show … Read more about How to Install MicroBin on Your Synology NAS
My previous guide for Domoticz involved the use of Task Scheduler. Today I’m offering a recommended and excellent alternative for installing the latest Domoticz version via Portainer. Domoticz is a Home Automation System that lets you monitor and configure various devices like: Lights, Switches, various sensors/meters like Temperature, Rain, Wind, UV, Electra, Gas, Water and much … Read more about Synology: Install Domoticz With Portainer
February 2026 has been one of those months that reminds us why the self-hosting community is so special, full of passion, rapid growth, but also the occasional reality check. On the positive side, Dockhand continues its incredible rise day after day. What started as a breath of fresh air is now becoming the go-to Docker … Read more about Synology: Huge Docker Container Updates February 2026
So many of you have been asking me lately how to do a backup of your Docker Containers to prevent loss of data in case your NAS crashes or there is an unforeseen event that could jeopardize your working environment setup. In this article we will discover together, in a few simple steps, how to … Read more about Synology: How to Back Up Docker Containers
Manyfold (pronounced “manifold”, and previously known as VanDAM) is a digital asset manager, specifically designed for 3D print files. Create a library pointing at your files on disk, and it will scan for models and parts. It assumes that any folders containing STL or OBJ files are models, and the files within them are parts. … Read more about How to Install Manyfold on Your Synology NAS
My previous guide for Fireshare involved the use of Task Scheduler. Today I’m offering a recommended and excellent alternative for installing the latest Fireshare version via Portainer. With Fireshare you can easily share your game clips, videos, or other media via unique links. The goal of Fireshare is to provide a very simple and easy way for … Read more about Synology: Install Fireshare With Portainer