I have come to realize that a lot of new Synology NAS users don’t know how to activate the HTTPS protocol. Are you tired of seeing your connection to your Synology NAS in the Chrome, Firefox, Safari etc. address bar is not secure? In this step by step guide I will try to easily explain … Read more about Synology: How To Enable HTTPS on DSM 7
So many people have been asking me about my IP block list and how I make it. Today I’m going to tell you all about it. Up until this point I’ve been successful at blocking most, if not all of the attacks directed at my Synology NAS. But how did I create my list? Those … Read more about Synology: About My IP Block List
The concept of file transferring in computer networks is probably as old as email itself, if not older. There are many ways and protocols used for file transferring in Synology NAS and technologies have evolved over the last few years. One file transfer protocol, which became a standard since 16 April 1971, is FTP (File … Read more about Synology: Difference Between FTP and SFTP
The Domain Name System (DNS) protocol is an important part of the web’s infrastructure, serving as the Internet’s phone book: every time you visit a website, your computer performs a DNS lookup. Complex pages often require multiple DNS lookups before they start loading, so your computer, mobile phone, Synology NAS may be performing hundreds of … Read more about How to Set CloudFlare DNS on Your Synology Device
DSM 7.1 and DSM 7.2 has undergone several changes. To change ports 5000 and 5001 you no longer have to go to Control Panel / Network / DSM Settings like in DSM 6.2. Starting with DSM 7 you will find a new icon called Login Portal in Control Panel. Below is the complete guide on how … Read more about Synology: How to Change Ports 5000 and 5001 on DSM 7
First of all you should never trust your ISP. For at least 99% of internet users: your ISP doesn’t care what you do, where you go, or what you use their connection for. You and I just aren’t that interesting. No one is watching you. No one is monitoring your online behavior. No one is … Read more about How to Set Google DNS on Your Synology Device