In this video we take a look at how you perform a factory reset on a Synology NAS running Disk Station Manager (DSM) 7. Typically we would use a factory reset, as a way to wipe our NAS so that we can set it up from scratch. Note: As performing a factory reset will not securely wipe the...
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In this video we take a look at how you perform a factory reset on a Synology NAS running Disk Station Manager (DSM) 6. Typically we would use a...
In this video we take a look at how you can decommission a Synology NAS. The main aim of this process, is to ensure that any data that was stored on...
If while setting up your Synology NAS you make a mistake and lock yourself out of Disk Station Manager, you can perform a reset. However as there are...
If a user happens to be working in a network share while you reboot or update your NAS. It is possible that they could lose their data. So in this...
To ensure compatibility with all network devices in your home, a new Synology NAS will have been configured to use SMB1 and 2. However as SMB1 is no...
In this video we take a look at how you enable Parental Controls in Synology’s Video Station. The aim of this setting is designed to provide...
Synology NAS tips
Synology NAS Tip – Use L2TP/IPSec to connect a Google Android handset to the VPN Server on your NAS
The reason why you would use a VPN or Virtual Private Network, is to protect your privacy and add an additional layer of security when you use your...
Synology NAS tips
Synology NAS Tip – How to use L2TP/IPSec to connect an iPhone to the VPN Server on your NAS
The reason why you would use a VPN or Virtual Private Network, is to protect your privacy and add an additional layer of security when you use your...
In this video we take a look at how you can manually refresh the Lets Encrypt SSL certificate being used by your Synology NAS. While your NAS is able...
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Synology Quick Tip – Installing and Configuring DS Video on to an Amazon Fire TV
DS Video is an application for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS and Android that will allow you to access the video content stored in Video Station, and display it...
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Synology Quick Tip – Installing and Configuring DS Video on to an Apple TV
DS Video is an application for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS and Android that will allow you to access the video content stored in Video Station, and display it...
With the introduction of iOS 13, Apple have made it possible for an iPad to access SMB (Server Message Block) network shares. This means that if you...
