Back in the days when all NAS devices were controlled through horrible-looking and basic web interfaces, Synology was different. And it was all thanks to a Linux-like operating system called Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM). With its full point-and-click interface, DSM showed how to make a NAS powerful and easy to use.
To this day, DSM continues to be at the heart of all Synology NAS systems, with the company delivering free OS updates for years to come. That’s good news, as it means that the list of software features you