Many people do not know that some Synology packages are already pre-installed and it is impossible to remove or uninstall them. Security Advisor and Storage Manager, for example. Let’s talk about Security Advisor. Many looking for this package do not find it. I must admit that, when I had my first Synology, I too had … Read moreWhere Can I Find Security Advisor on Synology DSM/SRM?
Have you ever wondered what network ports your Synology Nas uses for all the services it offers? Below I invite you to discover all the ports used by your device for the various services it provides. This list can help you set firewall rules on your DiskStation or simply satisfy your curiosity on the topic. … Read moreWhat Network Ports Are Used by Synology Services?
Issues with disconnected drives are a common theme with Synology, as reported by users online, regardless of which operating system is being used. There are fixes for these issues, but I’d like to propose another approach which uses a completely different protocol and achieves a superior result, in my opinion. This solution should work for … Read moreSynology Mapped Drives Keep Disconnecting
Do you want to be notified of drive issues, but not receive a monthly “email” report that says no issues were detected? Are you wondering how to turn off the monthly Disk Health report emails? Follow this simple guide to disable monthly emails about the “optimal” health status of your disks, while you keep receiving … Read moreHow to Disable Synology Monthly Drive Health Report
In order to use FTP on your Synology Nas you must first create an “FTP” user and activate FTP File services. Once the FTP user has been created, read the article where I explain the differences between FTP, SFTP and FTPS. These steps are mandatory if you want to become a real expert in using … Read moreHow to Set Up FTP on Your Synology NAS