I run qbittorrent in a Docker container on my Synology NAS, with VPN configured at the Synology system level (Control Panel -> Network -> Network Interface) rather than the container level. For setup instructions, you can follow this guide. Even with killswitch enabled, I wanted to verify beyond the UI’s “Firewalled” status that my torrent traffic was actually routing through the VPN. To check this, SSH into your Synology NAS and run:...
I’ve been using Synology for the past year, and during this time it’s become the center of my home computing. I’m still discovering new use cases, so I’ll keep this post updated. Today, I want to share how I ended up with this setup - the how and why. Here are the main things I use my NAS for: Media Server - My Synology stores and serves my entire collection of movies, TV shows, and music....
Setting up AdGuard Home as a Docker Container on Synology NAS In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to set up AdGuard Home (AGH) as a Docker container on a Synology NAS. This setup will allow you to use AGH both inside and outside of your home network. AdGuard Home is a network-wide DNS server that blocks ads and trackers for all devices on your network. It filters unwanted content before it reaches your devices, eliminating the need for individual ad blockers....
tl;dr: If your custom DNS does not work in Safari, you might want to try disabling Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection. A few weeks back, I set up AdGuard Home on my Synology NAS. I’ve been using it without any issues inside and outside of my home network thanks to Tailscale. There was one issue with this setup though: battery drainage on all of my mobile devices. I noticed that my battery usage went up by 25% on my phone....
In this article, I’ll describe how to set up your Plex server so you can access it remotely through Tailscale, with Remote Access completely disabled in Plex server settings. Prerequisites Have a Plex server running as a Docker container using this guide. When you’re done, you should have a docker-compose.yml and a .env file with all your environment variables. Have Tailscale set up and running on your Synology. You can use this guide....