People are sharing Synology NAS/DSM user experiences and troubleshooting, including Drive/cloudstation setup behavior, DSM upgrade implications, and device-specific issues like freezing from low memory, Photos app connectivity limits, and coil whine. There’s also device model/product attention (RS2825RP, DS1825+, DS220j, WRX560, FlashStation FS200T) alongside an externally framed legal/complaint timeline involving Synology’s data.
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People are sharing Synology NAS/DSM user experiences and troubleshooting, including Drive/cloudstation setup behavior, DSM upgrade implications, and device-specific issues like freezing from low memory, Photos app connectivity limits, and coil whine. There’s also device model/product attention (RS2825RP, DS1825+, DS220j, WRX560, FlashStation FS200T) alongside an externally framed legal/complaint timeline involving Synology’s data.
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Synology has introduced the FlashStation FS200T, a compact all-flash network storage solution designed for home offices, small businesses, and users looking to deploy SSD-based storage without moving
You are better off with even a DIY NAS.
It's still better for my needs, however.
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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.
What are the Best Synology NAS Alternatives?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) - WunderTechMacvlan 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) - WunderTechNow 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?