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28. November 2023

Install Plex Media Server on a Synology DiskStation running DSM 7

Install Plex Media Server on a Synology DiskStation running DSM 7
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With the Video Station, Synology already offers a video streaming server including a playback client. Video Station has a great user interface and is easy to use. Unfortunately, the Video Station is a little weak when it comes to compatibility of audio and video formats. The Plex Media Server is an alternative. It looks similar to the Video Station and is also easy to use and different formats and codecs are no problem for it. In this article I will explain to you how to install and set up Plex on your DiskStation.

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23. November 2023

Nextcloud installation on a Synology DiskStation with DSM 7.2

Nextcloud installation on a Synology DiskStation with DSM 7.2
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The 2nd major update for DSM 7 is here and in addition to some new functions, the WebStation has been revised. That’s why I have created these revised guide. The demand for Nextcloud is still high. Although Synology offers its own cloud solution, Synology Drive, it is nowhere near as comprehensive and flexible as Nextcloud. Be it calendar and contact synchronization or the apps and web interface, there are many reasons to use Nextcloud on a DiskStation. The article explains step by step how to install Nextcloud on a Synology NAS.

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