Nextcloud is a suite of client-server software for creating and using file hosting services. Nextcloud recently changed its name to Nextcloud Hub 26. It’s free and open-source which means that anyone is allowed to install and operate it on their own private server devices. In this step by step guide I will show you how … Read more about How to Install Nextcloud on Your UGREEN NAS
On January 31, 2026, Dockhand switched from version 1.0.13 to the new 1.0.14 version. Dockhand fixes the following issues: Fix: Environment variables in .env not interpolated during remote deployment. Fix: Stack variables not re-injected during stack start/stop. Fix: Time format 12/24 setting not respected in header clock Fix: Skip TLS verification not saved on new … Read more about Synology & UGREEN: Dockhand Docker Version 1.0.14
In 2026, for a serious self-hosted setup, it’s almost always better to use your own personal domain rather than relying solely on a free hostname from services like No-IP, DuckDNS, Dynu, etc. Why is it (almost always) better to use your own personal domain instead of a NO-IP / DuckDNS / similar hostname for self-hosting? … Read more about How To Use Your Own Domain Name on Your UGREEN NAS
Have you already installed Portainer on your UGREEN NAS without SSH? Wondering how to update the Portainer container on your UGREEN NAS when a new version comes out? Today I will show you how to update your Portainer container with the latest 2.39.0 image version if you have an UGREEN NAS and used my non SSH … Read more about UGREEN NAS: Update Portainer Without SSH
Syncthing replaces proprietary sync and cloud services with something open, trustworthy and decentralized. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where it is stored, if it is shared with some third party and how it’s transmitted over the Internet. In this step by step guide I will show you how to … Read more about How to Install Syncthing on Your UGREEN NAS
On January 28, 2026, Dockhand switched from version 1.0.12 to the new 1.0.13 version. Dockhand fixes the following issues and adds new options: New – Add DISABLE_LOCAL_LOGIN env var to hide local password login when SSO/LDAP is configured New – Add ntfy authentication support (user:pass@host/topic format) New – Sortable health column in containers grid (unhealthy … Read more about Synology & UGREEN: Dockhand Docker Version 1.0.13