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.

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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!

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How to swap machines round but keeping the data ?

In today’s digital world, transferring data between machines—whether computers, servers, or mobile devices—is a routine but essential task. Whether you’re setting up a new system, sharing large files, or backing up data, knowing the right transfer method can save time and prevent data loss. This guide explains the most common and reliable ways to transfer data from one machine to another.

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Unleashing Creativity on Your Mac: A Modern Workflow for Every User

Macs have long been the creative’s computer of choice. From the early days of desktop publishing to today’s digital art, filmmaking, and music production, Apple’s macOS has consistently empowered users to make ideas come alive. But creativity isn’t limited to professionals — every Mac user can build a workflow that feels fluid, inspiring, and uniquely personal.

Whether you’re sketching your next design concept, editing a short film, writing a novel, or producing a podcast, macOS provides a seamless foundation. Here’s how to turn your Mac into the ultimate creative studio.

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OneDrive cant transfer files right now

So this issue has recently appeared on one of my Macs which is doing a large download of around 1TB of sync Data. In short its being download and the whole site is being moved to Dropbox, Sorry Microsoft but Sharepoint is not what it’s cracked up to be, in my humble opinion. If you have encounter a similar issue we go through the causes and some options which might fix the issue.

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Unlinking Sharepoint from a Mac

So you have a large amount of sharepoint data which is synced to your machine however it’s eating up the space on the Mac what do you do?

You have tried making it online by right clicking the folder and mark free up space however this has not worked (it sometimes just hangs or gives the Error 14 code) and the drive is nearly full. What are the options ?

You have a large amount of SharePoint data synced to your Mac, but it’s consuming almost all your disk space.

You’ve already tried making the folders “online-only” by right-clicking and selecting Free up space, but this either hangs or fails with Error 14. Meanwhile, your drive is running out of storage.

What options do you have to resolve this issue?

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Best software to create random passwords for the online world of today

In today’s digital landscape, strong passwords are essential for protecting online accounts from hacking attempts. When creating a new account for a client—whether it’s a personal login or for professional purposes—you want a method that is both fast and passes the security requirements for the password e.g 12 letters, uppercase, numbers and special characters (as you know this list can be exhausting to get the right balance). The most efficient approach combines trusted password generation tools with easy of deployment, without either your going to struggle to keep up.

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