In this video, we’ll walk through how to back up your WatchGuard firewall configuration. Creating regular backups ensures you can quickly restore your settings in the event of hardware failure, upgrades, or unexpected changes. Let’s get started and make sure your network stays protected and recoverable.
Continue reading “How to Backup Watchguard Firewall”How to re-key a SSL for a Synology NAS
Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on how to install a GoDaddy SSL certificate on your Synology NAS, but it can be for any domain provider.
Before you start please make sure you have a compatible Synology model with DSM and that you have already purchased the SSL certificate from your domain provider. This is critical with the correct DSM it won’t work.
Continue reading “How to re-key a SSL for a Synology NAS”We have hit 500 subscribers on Youtube
Hey everyone! We just hit 500 subscribers on YouTube! When I started this channel, I just wanted to help other Mac users get the most out of their devices — and seeing this community grow means the world to me.
I suppose it’s fitting that this article is my 200th article published for this website.
We’re just getting started — more Mac tips, tricks, and tutorials are on the way. If you haven’t already, hit subscribe, and let’s reach 1,000 next!
Continue reading “We have hit 500 subscribers on Youtube”Can you create a NAS with SSD’s on a £200 Budget
We have a small budge of £200 can we create a NAS with SSD Raid conjugation ?
Continue reading “Can you create a NAS with SSD’s on a £200 Budget”Different Types of Raid setups for your NAS
A RAID server is a server that uses a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configuration to manage multiple hard drives as a unified storage system. It enhances performance, fault tolerance, or both, depending on the RAID level used.
Continue reading “Different Types of Raid setups for your NAS”How to setup MDS Server (Modern Mac Deployment)
MDS is a tool by TwoCanoes Software for automating macOS deployments. It helps configure Macs quickly with things like software installations, configuration profiles, and workflows. It replaced the Deploy Studio build software for Mac deployment after 10.13 High Sierra
Block a domain in 365 portal
Getting spam mail from a domain and want to block it coming into your inbox.
With 365 this is easy to do, however you do need the 365 admin portal login details to block the domain.
Draytek Firmware update breaks the internet
if you have a Draytek router dating back to the Vigor 2862 (which has been replaced by the DrayTek Vigor 2865), you may experience intermittent internet dropouts. This issue appears to be linked to a firmware update released in early March 2025.
If your router was running an older firmware version, you may need to either update to the latest stable version or downgrade to a previous, more reliable version. Check the Draytek support site for firmware options and test different versions to see which one provides the best stability. Click here for the latest version of firmware from the Draytek site.
Here is a link to help with hardware replacements for End of Line Draytek replacements.
VPN Issues with Watchguards connection on L2TP
If your on a Mac and VPN to a watchguard due to the ongoing issue with IKEv2 connections for Macs running Sonoma and above kicking the user off at 24 or 48 minutes depending on the configuration within the Watchguard the workarounds are limited. For some the easy option is if the hardware is staying put you can move from IKEv2 to L2TP.
There has been a few issues with the Watchguard allowing connections through the firewall. Fortunately there is an easy fix on the mac’s with the issue.
ChronoSync Carbon Copy Cloners replacement ?
ChronoSync is a macOS application used for synchronizing files, creating backups, and mirroring folders between local and remote storage devices. Here’s how to set it up and use it effectively:
