PhotoStructure is a self-hosted photo management program that lets you organize, deduplicate, and browse your entire photo library without handing your memories to Google or Apple. I’ve been running it on my Synology NAS for 3 years now, and it’s become essential for managing 3,000,000+ photos across decades of digital cameras, phones, and scanned prints. …
Everything you need to know to install and setup a Synology NVMe Volume using DSM 7.2. Learn how to install dual NVMe m.2 SSDs along with some helpful tips and tricks for your own NAS. Methods verified as of November 2025 using DSM 7.2.2-72806 Update 4 and full volume encryption on a DS1821+. This is …
This is an easy-to-follow guide on connecting Sonos to Home Assistant. If you’re passionate about smart home technology or looking to enhance your home automation and while enjoying seamless sound, you’re in the right place. In this article, I’ll walk you through the steps to connect your Sonos sound system to Home Assistant, unlocking new …
Learn how to properly install Home Assistant on Synology and get all the features, including add-ons, updates, and the supervisor. This entire process will take about an hour to complete. I’m using a Synology DS1821+ and DSM 7.2.x. This guide will work and can be followed along on any Synology unit running DSM 7.2 or …
The Home Media Center is built to stream music, movies, and shows anywhere in my home. It works either offline or online. Anyone who connects to my WiFi can start streaming and use it. Do not pirate. This is not how to pirate. All media has been acquired legally. This guide is mainly written for …