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People are discussing practical Synology NAS troubleshooting and ownership knowledge (finding devices on the network, unusual file behavior, and build guidance), alongside notable account/licensing and longevity issues (Active Insight license removal, very old internal Drive hours). There’s also interest in Synology alternatives and newer security camera hardware variants with different licensing assumptions.

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Key Takeaway Synology community chatter is split between everyday NAS guidance and a couple of notable operational/licensing surprises, so verify your Active Insight entitlements and investigate any unexpected NAS file/software behavior.
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Synology community chatter is split between everyday NAS guidance and a couple of notable operational/licensing surprises, so verify your Active Insight entitlements and investigate any unexpected NAS file/software behavior.

People are discussing practical Synology NAS troubleshooting and ownership knowledge (finding devices on the network, unusual file behavior, and build guidance), alongside notable account/licensing and longevity issues (Active Insight license removal, very old internal Drive hours). There’s also interest in Synology alternatives and newer security camera hardware variants with different licensing assumptions.

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Briefing Findings · Synology community chatter is split between everyday NAS

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Active Insight action Synology removing Active Insight complimentary licenses
Plex-related symptom Strange exec files found in Plex folder on Synology NAS

What to Watch

  • Keep an eye on updates/discussion in r/synology for timing and impact details of Active Insight complimentary license removal. wundertech.net
  • Follow Plex on Synology investigations in r/Plex for guidance on the “strange exec files” situation. r/Plex

What Changed

  • Synology is removing your Active Insight complimentary licenses wundertech.net
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What are the Best Synology NAS Alternatives?

We will look at some of the best Synology NAS alternatives below, from prebuilt devices with first-party operating systems to DIY NAS operating systems.

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What is Pi-hole and how does it work on a Synology NAS?

Pi-hole is a DNS-level ad blocker that filters ad and tracker domains before they reach your devices. On a Synology NAS, it runs as a Docker container in Container Manager. Your router points DNS queries to the Pi-hole IP, and Pi-hole decides whether to allow or block each request based on its blocklists.

How to Set Up Pi-hole on a Synology NAS (Container Manager) - WunderTech
Why can’t my Synology NAS reach Pi-hole on the macvlan IP?

Macvlan is a known limitation — the host machine (in this case, the NAS) cannot communicate with containers on a macvlan network. The Docker Compose file in this guide creates a second bridge network (192.168.100.2) specifically so the NAS can reach Pi-hole. Use that IP if you want the NAS itself to use Pi-hole for DNS.

How to Set Up Pi-hole on a Synology NAS (Container Manager) - WunderTech
What is the Best Synology NAS?

Now that we looked at the key differences, here are the best Synology NAS devices for you, based on your requirements.

Which Synology NAS Should You Buy?
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