This is just a simple blog on how to upgrade RAM on the Synology DiskStation DS1621+ to better run Virtual Machines (VM) and Docker Apps. Recently, I’ve upgraded my old Synology DiskStation DS1515+ to the new Synology DiskStation DS1621+. The next steps are to upgrade the migrated HDDs from 5 to 6 as the Synology…
Synology DiskStation Manager or DSM 7.0 was finally released on 29th June 2021. Synology announced DSM 7.0 about three years ago (we are in 2021 at the time of writing), and finally, we are getting our hand on it. According to Synology, DSM. 7.0 is their largest update yet on the DSM software suite, with…
This is the second installment of the series of blogs on NAS upgrading. For the first article on the consideration of upgrading your NAS and also the hardware review of the Synology DiskStation DS1621+, please click here. After talking about the factors to consider before deciding to upgrade your NAS, the next step is to…
Introduction I have been using Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) since mid-2011 starting with the DS1511+. I still remembered that I bought it from Memory World at Funan Centre together with a 2GB SODIMM memory upgrade for an arm and a leg back then. I was using 5 x 2TB Samsung F4 with the DS1511+…
This is a quick review of Sanus WSS22-B2 Sonos Speaker Stands that I bought to replace the pair of 2-year old Flexson Floorstand For Sonos One and Play 1. I have a Sonos 5.1 setup in my living room comprising of the PlayBar, Sub, and 2 x Play:1 as the rear speakers. As Sonos devices…
This is a multi-part review of Apple’s new Mac Mini 2018 just released recently in Nov 2018. The first part started off with the unboxing of the new Mac Mini 2018. In this second part, I’ll cover the issues I faced with the setup and also the upgrades I did to the Mac Mini 2018.…
