On July 15, 2025, the Pi-hole team released version 6.1.4Â of their core product, Docker version 2025.07.1 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 2025.07.1
Redlib is an updated fork of Libreddit and it hopes to provide an easier way to browse Reddit without the ads, trackers, and bloat. Redlib was inspired by other alternative front-ends to popular services such as Invidious for YouTube, Nitter for Twitter, and Bibliogram for Instagram. In this step by step guide I will show … Read more about How to Install Redlib on Your Synology NAS
So much of managing our privacy and cybersecurity involves not sharing secrets over the Internet. Some people love to overshare private information on different social media platforms. They can post all kinds of personal information or send emails with passwords or credit card numbers. But how can you safely share private information like this over … Read more about Synology: Best Docker Containers To Share Secrets
ComposeToolbox is a self-hostable web application that allows users to edit, validate, and get suggestions for their docker-compose.yml files. It has a fully featured code editor as well as a configuration panel that breaks down what exactly the compose file does. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install ComposeToolbox on … Read more about How to Install ComposeToolbox on Your Synology NAS
SparkyFitness is an open-source, AI-powered, self-hosted fitness app for families, prioritizing privacy. It tracks nutrition, exercise, water intake, and health metrics like weight and waist size. Features include daily progress, goal setting, trend charts with CSV export, and food data integration from OpenFoodFacts, Nutritionix, or FatSecret. It supports family sharing, mobile-friendly access, and an optional … Read more about How to Install SparkyFitness on Your Synology NAS
A while back, I shared that mariushosting joined Bluesky, a platform where we can dive into our favorite tech talks. Everyone has their preferred social spotsâwhether itâs the community feel, the interface, or the way we connectâand I wanted to meet my NAS enthusiasts wherever theyâre most active. Bluesky has become a great hub for … Read more about mariushosting Bluesky Community at Over 800+ Members