Category: Hardware
Pi-Hole on Synology
If you want to install pihole into Docker on your Synology NAS, I recommend going down the macvlan route so…
Using TimeShift with Synology NAS
TimeShift is a “Linux Equivalent” to Apple TimeMachine, but it uses hard links and rsync to perform its task. This…

Synology NAS DS1515+ not restarting
Oh, Dear! After a power down while I did some electrics around the house, my Synology DS1515+ NAS Drive decided…
Useful Software
I’ve switched to the Apple ecosystem, but what software stack do I use for personal use? I’ve got old equipment,…
Mac Network UPS Setup
I’m working from home more, so with the money I was given for my birthday I purchased a new UPS…

Why the 2015 Apple Macbook Pro is a great laptop!
Everyone knows that I “hate apple” but love MacOS and love some Apple hardware. I swear by their 27″ iMacs,…
A1312 PowerBoard replacement!
My iMac 27″ 2011 started hissing at me a couple of weeks ago. You especially notice the hissing when the…
Apple Repairs and Hacks
I’ve had some very real problems that can only be solved using apple equipment. One of my long term hobbies…
Synology DS1515+ 16GB Upgrade
You will see lots of videos and tutorials about how you upgrade your synology NAS to 16GB, by not only…
Need a hosted AppleMac?
If you are trying to do continual integration for Mac OS X or iOS, in the cloud, you will probably…