Quick answer: UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a front end for the Linux packet filter that lets you open and close ports with short commands. On Debian 13 (Trixie) and Debian 12 (Bookworm) the safe order is: install it, allow SSH first, allow the other services you...
Debian 12 “Bookworm” left regular security support on 12 July 2026. It now gets Long Term Support until 30 June 2028, but LTS covers fewer packages and fewer architectures, and the Debian project itself encourages users to move to Debian 13...
DSM 7.4 can send email alerts to notify you about system events such as failed drives, low storage, temperature warnings, or unauthorized login attempts. Setting up email notifications requires linking DSM to an SMTP provider such as Gmail, Outlook, or your own...
Windows File Explorer can connect directly to your Synology NAS shared folders over the local network using the SMB protocol for file access. Once connected, you can drag and drop files between your PC and the NAS just like copying files between two folders on the...
DSM 7.4 includes two complementary monitoring features: widgets for quick desktop overviews and Resource Monitor for detailed real-time performance tracking. Widgets show live data panels directly on the desktop without opening a full app, while Resource Monitor...
