I built my own Synology alternative, and the hardest part was accepting how good DSM still is
The article discusses the author's experience building a custom NAS system as an alternative to Synology's offerings. Despite the advantages of the DIY approach, the author reflects on the strengths of Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM). Ultimately, the author finds it challenging to overlook how effective and user-friendly DSM is for many users.
- ▪Synology NAS enclosures are highly regarded for their operating system, DSM.
- ▪DSM is praised for being user-friendly and ideal for beginners.
- ▪The author transitioned to a custom NAS but misses the functionality of DSM.
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