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I’m configuring a mail setup on FreeBSD and currently comparing different SMTP Service Provider options for outgoing email reliability and better delivery rates. While searching, I noticed DigitalAka™ mentioned in a few discussions related to SMTP services. I’d appreciate suggestions from...

Hi all I am looking for add Cache to my 1520+ There is some Recommend Brands? or muddles? Thanks

Hi, I am considering getting an UPS for my Synology router and ISP modem. Does anyone use UPS with home router and which models would you recommend? By searching for advices, I found a valid comment here...

Small business has an old DVR and old cameras that needs to be replaced. Looking for good quality, but not too expensive, cameras to work with a DS220+ NAS. 5 cameras total. 3 inside cameras and 2 outside cameras. Would prefer cameras with a good reputation from a security standpoint. No zoom or...

With my new Synology being setup with the optional 10gbe port, I realized my current 1g ethernet switch needs updated. I've searched Amazon and many are in the $200+ or $300+ range which seems excessive. There are a couple cheaper but I'll wait for any recommendations. Also question - so my...

As a favour I'm admin'ing a Synology NAS for a small business and need recommendations for a basic SMTP server which can be used to send device notifications. Up to recently I've been using an MS outlook.com account the business already owns, but this has recently started to fail due to MS...

Hi All, I need some assistance choosing an offsite NAS, which it’s sole purpose will be a backup repository for a primary NAS (most likely a DS224+) which will be kept at the primary location. Some options that I was looking into was the Value and J series. I think the possibility of even...

Hey everyone, New here and after browsing the web for a little I was pretty overwhelmed with all the information. So I figured it might be best to ask for some advice from people who've been dealing with Synology before. Here's my situation: I'm a solo professional photo and video producer and...

Afternoon all :) I am looking to get a new router as we moving house, going from fibre to the stone age and getting normal broadband! I use my USG so would need a router that can do passthrough and let my Unifi control everything, any recommendations on which router would work? Really don't...

My current UPS is an APC Smart-UPS 750 which I got hold of when the company I worked at went into liquidation. It is about 6 years old (I think) and according to its system the battery is due to hit end of life in November. Last week while on holiday we suffered a power outage of just over an...

wanting advice on a backup for my ds1512+. it is a bit old but still running ok. a recent power outage issue has me wanting a backup solution for the unit. not sure if i need another full fledged expensive NAS for this so would a USB3 sata docking station with a 8TB drive connected to the...

Hi, I just returned my 1st NAS ever 220+, it worked fine, however soon realized that it wouldn't accommodate future expansion plans, so I exchanged for the 920+, knowing that it too has limitations, however as a starter NAS it is way more than I can use presently, future 2-3 years might require...

Hello, I was about to purchase a NAS and hard drives but figured I should get the opinion of others with more experience before pulling the trigger. I currently have about 4 TB worth of pictures and videos I would like to have backed up. I am also planning on adding a media and videos of kids...

So everything I've read so far says run a million miles away from using a Rack server if I'm intending to run a Plex Media Server as they don't have the horsepower processor wise. I have a comms rack in my house with my ethernet switch, patch panels and it's currently hosting my poverty spec...

Hey all, I'm new on here and have purchased a DS920+ and awaiting for it to be delivered so i thought i'd get the rest of the upgrades that i need in the meantime. Just wanting to buy 2 SSD's for Cache and was looking at the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 250GB M.2 NVMe and was wondering if anyone could...

I’m looking to purchase my own domain. Any recommendations on service providers? Anything that would easily work with Let’s Encrypt through synology nas?