Pi-Hole is a Linux network-level advertisement and Internet tracker blocking application which acts as a DNS sinkhole (and, optionally, a DHCP server), intended for use on a private network. What is a DNS sinkhole? A DNS sinkhole, also known as a sinkhole server, Internet sinkhole, or Blackhole DNS is a DNS server that gives out … Read more about How to Install Pi-Hole on Your Asustor NAS
April 2026 has delivered some great news for the self-hosting community, and the biggest highlight is the return of Booklore. The developer is back, and the project is once again live. You can grab the latest release here. Many of you had already migrated to Grimmory in the previous months, but it’s fantastic to see … Read more about Synology: Huge Docker Container Updates April 2026
SRM 1.3.2 is the current operating system of the Synology RT6600ax, WRX560, RT2600ac and MR2200ac routers. Version 1.3.2-9366 Update 1 is the second official update released for version 1.3.2, and was released on April 28, 2026. Unfortunately, the new SRM 1.3.2-9366 Update 1 version maintains the outdated PHP 5.5.25 version, an issue that I reported … Read more about Synology SRM Version 1.3.2-9366 Update 1
Matterbridge is a lightweight open-source Matter plugin manager that creates a single Matter bridge device, allowing you to easily expose and control smart home devices from multiple plugins across major ecosystems like Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant, and any other Matter-compatible platform. It runs efficiently even on low-power hardware, requires no … Read more about How to Install Matterbridge on Your Synology NAS
On April 26, 2026, the Pi-hole team released Docker version 2026.04.1 of their product, this being the latest version for Docker. On April 26, 2026, the Pi-hole team had released version 6.4.2 of their core product. You can install it for free on your Synology NAS or UGREEN NAS using my handy guides. Pi-hole is a … Read more about Synology: Pi-hole Docker Version V6 2026.04.1
Kostos is a minimalist budgeting app designed for simplicity and ease of use. It allows users to track expenses, set budgets, and visualize spending patterns through a clean, intuitive interface. Built with modern web technologies, it emphasizes privacy and offline functionality, making it ideal for personal finance management on the go. In this step by … Read more about How to Install Kostos on Your Synology NAS