Below you can check out some of our tutorials for a wide range of topics.
In this quick guide, you will be learning how you can tail the logs of any Docker container with a couple of simple commands. Tailing or following a log allows you to see messages as they are output by your containers. It is a great way to debug any issues you may be running into. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up Grafana on your machine using Docker Compose. This software enables you to visualize your data easily. It has built-in support for both relational and time series data. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to self-host Syncthing on your system using Docker Compose. This software makes securely syncing files between devices straightforward. It even allows you to sync files from behind a firewall by using relay servers. Read More
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to run a dedicated server for the multiplayer survival game Abiotic Factor. Running this server allows you to play with 6 people within the same game world. To get this server to work on Linux we will be using a Docker container. Read More
In this quick guide, we will be showing you how to enable and use NFS shares on a Synology NAS. NFS is a protocol for sharing files and folders over a network. It is similar in functionality to Samba but works quite differently. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to self-host Seafile on Linux using Docker. Seafile is a self-hosted file synchronization platform. Using this, you can easily store and synchronize files between your various devices without relying on a third-party service. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to run the UniFi Network Controller on a Synology NAS. This controller allows you to easily manage any UniFi devices within your network. It is even capable of adopting new devices. Read More
In this quick tutorial, we will show you how to easily run the InfluxDB server using Docker Compose. InfluxDB is a time series-based database that is easy to use and great for storing data from sensors. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up and enable FTP on a Synology NAS. We will even show you how to connect to your NAS with this protocol. Using FTP, you can easily upload and download files from your NAS remotely. Read More
In this tutorial, we will show you how to install and run the MongoDB server on your machine using Docker Compose. Mongo is a NoSQL, document-based database server. Docker makes hosting this server a straightforward process. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up and run Internet Speed Tests from your Synology NAS. To achieve this, we will use a tool called Speedtest Tester. This tester allows you to perform and record tests automatically in an easy-to-use web interface. Read More
Setting up Vaultwarden on your device using Docker. This alternative to the official Bitwarden server is aimed at being lightweight. It remains compatible with most of the features provided by the heavier official server. Read More
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to run a V Rising Dedicated Server on Linux. V Rising is a multiplayer survival game where you can play with up to 40 other vampires. We get this server to run by using a Docker container. Read More
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to install the Jellyfin media server on to a Synology NAS. Using this server, you can easily stream the media you have stored on your NAS to any compatible client. Read More
In this guide, we will show you how to set up phpMyAdmin on your system using Docker. This is a great and easy-to-use database management tool. Docker is great for running a tool like this as it makes updating phpMyAdmin a relatively easy process. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to install and use Watchtower on your Raspberry Pi. This tool automatically updates your Docker containers whenever a new image is available. It achieves this by checking the repository for updates every 24 hours. Read More
In this guide, we will be showing you how you can easily run Pi-Hole on your Synology NAS. This tool is a network wide ad-blocker that works by acting as a DNS sink hole. A NAS is a great place to run this ad-blocker as its typically kept running. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to run a MariaDB server on your system using Docker Compose. Docker makes running your desired version of MariaDB a breeze while also being simple to update and run. Read More
In this tutorial, we will be showing you how you can use Docker containers on your Synology NAS using Container Manager. Container Manager is a neat application that makes installing and running containers a straightforward process, even for beginners. Read More
In this tutorial, you will learn how to run AdGuard Home using a Docker Container. This software acts as a network-wide ad blocker. It achieves this by operating as your DNS server and blocking requests to flagged domain names. Read More