NAS

While setting up my NAS, one thing which I always wanted was to able to connect my NAS machine using SSH. The idea of having to download and configure various applications on different devices seemed cumbersome. I needed a solution that allowed me to connect to SSH effortlessly, from any location, using just a web browser. That’s when I discovered Wetty. WeTTy (Web + TTy) is “an alternative to ajaxterm and anyterm but much better than them because WeTTy uses xterm.js which is a full fledged implementation of terminal emulation written entirely in JavaScript. WeTTy uses websockets rather then Ajax and hence better response time.” ...

Introduction Managing multiple data sources was a big challenge I was facing on my NAS environment. I have various applications running on my NAS, and each application utilizes different databases to store the data. This diverse ecosystem of databases includes MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MS SQL, and others, each serving its specific purpose. My main applications are: Immich, a photo and video backup system A WordPress blog Some of my personal projects Each of these applications has its own database, and I wanted to generate a daily report that requires data from multiple databases. Manually joining tables across these different databases was not only time-consuming but also prone to errors and inefficiencies. I was looking for a solution that could seamlessly integrate and query data from these disparate sources to generate accurate and timely reports. ...

Introduction When I first bought my NAS, my primary goal was to sync all the photos across my devices and those of my family in one central place without paying for any cloud subscription. The challenge was to find a reliable, privacy-focused photo management solution that could replace Google Photos. That’s when I stumbled upon Immich. Immich has not only met but exceeded my expectations. Here’s a detailed account of my experience with Immich self-hosted on my NAS. ...

Introduction In my quest to enhance our family’s digital life, I recently decided to upgrade our home network storage solution with the Orico NAS. My main motivation for this purchase was twofold. First, I wanted to create a private cloud for my family, allowing everyone to back up their data in one centralized location without the ongoing costs associated with cloud subscriptions. This ensures that our precious photos, documents, and other data are securely stored and easily accessible. ...