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In this article, we shall discuss how to Repair a Corrupt SQL Server Database Without Data Loss. Just imagine yourself as a database administrator. After opening your laptop and checking your database, you receive a message no DBA wants to see: “Database is in suspect mode.” Before you know it, users are already complaining, your manager is already…
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If you have ever found yourself juggling multiple Personal Computers (PCs) at your desk. We bring you a solution that you might not have heard about previously. Synergy is software that lets you use one mouse and keyboard to control multiple PCs across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Just move your cursor between machines like they…
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The Synology CC400W is a compact, Wi-Fi-enabled security camera designed for ultimate flexibility. Therefore, in this guide, we shall discuss the full “Review of the Synology CC400W Installation and Configuration”. The Synology CC400W camera has a 4MP resolution and a 125° wide field of view (FoV), and it delivers sharp, comprehensive coverage which is perfect…
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This article covers “A Review of Stellar Repair for Outlook”. Stellar Repair for Outlook is an Outlook data recovery tool designed to extracts contents from corrupted Outlook Data File .pst (Personal Storage Table file). In other words, it is designed to repair corrupted Outlook PST files and recover all mailbox items, including emails, attachments, contacts,…
Snapshot Replication delivers an expert solution for data backup and recovery, offering near-instant data protection with flexible scheduling. This package safeguards your business data in shared folders and virtual machines stored in LUNs, ensuring quick access and availability in the event of a disaster. In this article, we shall learn the steps on how to…
In this article, we shall discuss “2 Free Ways to Convert MP4 to MP3”. Whether it’s audio, video, still images, or text, there are all kinds of file formats out there. Please see How to convert distribution group to security group, and how to Run MBR and GPT conversion with the best GPT converter. Formats…
In this article, you will learn how to sync file and photos from iOS and Mac with Synology Drive. here is how to How to Backup MacOS to Synology NAS via Time Machine, and how to Backup Mac with Veeam Agent for Mac to Synology DS923+ NAS. Syncing and backup are closely related, and it…
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This month signifies the Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Therefore, I will be discussing some security best practices and offering “Cybersecurity Tips to Secure Synology NAS against Ransomware”. Please see How to disable Ads in Windows 11, How to Backup MacOS to Synology NAS via Time Machine, and how to Turn Off Windows 11 Tips and Suggestions Notifications….
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In this article, we will discuss “Monitoring Synology with Prometheus and Grafana”. We will be utilizing Portainer which is a lightweight/open-source management solution designed to simplify working with Docker containers instead of working with the Container Manager on Synology itself. Please see How to use Prometheus for Monitoring, how to Install Grafana on Windows and…
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Time Machine is a built-in backup feature that enables Macbook users to automatically back up their entire system. This includes apps, system files, accounts, preferences, music, photos, documents, and more. In this article, we shall discuss How to Backup MacOS to Synology NAS via Time Machine. Please see “Step-by-step guide on how to set up…
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Veeam’s Scale-Out Backup Repository (SOBR) can be used to implement the 3-2-1 backup rule. The 3-2-1 backup rule recommends having three copies of your data, stored on two different types of media, with one copy kept off-site. SOBR is built upon collections of individual repositories as we will see very shortly. In this article, I…
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This article discusses how to create a Tailscale VPN connection to my Synology NAS. According to their documentation, Tailscale simplifies secure connections to your Network-Attached Storage (NAS) devices using WireGuard. Please see how to create New Users and Join Synology NAS to Active Directory, DSM Security: How to Protect Synology DS923+ NAS, and how to “Configure…
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This article discusses the steps to manage User Permission on Synology with Active Directory [Part 1]. When managing access permissions in a Synology DS923+ NAS that is integrated with Active Directory (AD). The goal is to ensure that users and groups have the correct level of access to resources such as shared folders, based on…
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