UPDATED AUGUST 2026 FOR DSM 7.4Also applicable to DSM 7.3 & 7.2“The missing manual that should have been supplied with the DiskStation”With superb functionality and ease of use through the acclaimed DSM operating system, Synology DiskStations are the NAS of choice for the discerning purchaser. Whether it is the storage and sharing of information, the streaming of videos, music and photos to computers and smart devic...

The Best of Windows 7 Secrets delivers a concise and value-packed punch that includes the most important Windows 7 features that all Windows 7 users need to know. This e-book delivers the most important content on this major Microsoft upgrade to value-minded e-book buyers. Written by well-known Windows experts and excerpted from best-selling Windows 7 Secrets, this book is the go-to guide for every Windows 7 user.The lead author Paul Thurrott runs the SuperSite for Windows...

Want to use Ubuntu without having to learn the command line? Then this is the book for you! THE UBUNTU DESKTOP BEGINNER'S GUIDE will show you how to use the Ubuntu desktop interface and perform common tasks with the operating system.In the guide, you'll earn how to:-Install Ubuntu.-Install the latest updates for Ubuntu.-Configure and use Ubuntu's Unity environment.-Master the Launcher, the Dash, and the Heads-Up Display.-Create and manage use...

Get a head start evaluating Windows 10--with early technical insights from award-winning journalist and Windows expert Ed Bott. This guide introduces new features and capabilities, providing a practical, high-level overview for IT professionals ready to begin deployment planning now. This book is a preview, a work in progress about a work in progress. It offers a snapshot of the Windows 10 Technical Preview as of April 2015, on the eve of the BUILD Developers’ Conference in San Francisco.

Learn Excel VBA with this concise book on Excel VBA for beginners. Learn Excel VBA in the shortest time with this book that zooms in straight on the most important concepts with EXAMPLES! Soon, you can develop your own Excel VBA financial/quantitative models, reports, macros and much more! We cover Variables, Functions, If-Else conditions, loops, built in functions and much more. Book also comes in handy whenever you need quick reference to worksheet functions eg. sum(), average() etc. whenev...

Ubuntu: 101 Tips & Tricks gives users an overview of Ubuntu, from using the Dash and the Launcher to more advanced troubleshooting techniques.In this book, you'll learn how to:-Master the Dash and the Launcher.-Get the most out of the desktop environment.-Use the power of Nautilus-Connect Ubuntu to networks.-Create and eliminate user accounts.-Back up your files.-Install powerful apps from the Ubuntu Software Center.-E...

This is the official curriculum of the Apple Yosemite 101: OS X Support Essentials 10.10 course and preparation for Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.10 certification–as well as a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to support, troubleshoot, or optimize OS X Yosemite. This guide provides comprehensive coverage of Yosemite and is part of the Apple Pro Training series–the only Apple-certified books the market. Designed for support technicians, help desk specialists, and ardent...

Intended for new Windows 8 users, this book gives you an overview of Microsoft's new tablet operating system. Lavishly illustrated with over 200 screenshots, this book will explain:-The differences between the editions of Windows 8.-How to get the most out of the Start Screen.-The difference between using a local account and a Microsoft Account with your Windows 8 computer.-Windows 8's new Charms Bar.-Windows 8's App Bar.-How to create and ma...

Step by step guide to connecting all your electronic devices into one networkA home network allows you to share Internet connections, photos, video, music, game consoles, printers, and other electronic gadgets. This do-it-yourself guide shows you step by step how to create a wired or wireless network in your home.In the For Dummies tradition of making technology less intimidating, Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies breaks down the ...

MCTS 70-680: Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring is the perfect study guide to help you pass Microsoft’s MCTS 70-680 exam. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic. The book contains an extensive set of preparation tools, such as quizzes, Exam Alerts, and a practice exam, while the CD provides real-time practice and feedback with two complete sample exams.   Covers the critical informatio...

A Comprehensive Independent Guide for Home and Small Business UsersFOR QTS 5.2, UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026.'You need this book - the NAS is not supplied with an instruction manual.'With superb functionality and ease of use through the acclaimed QTS operating system, QNAP is a popular choice when buying Network Attached Storage. Whether it is storing and sharing information, streaming photos, music and video to computers and smart devices, setti...

Using Windows Server 2012 Essentials - Step by Step is our comprehensive guide to Microsoft's ideal "first server" platform. Written specifically for home and small business owners new to servers, or those migrating from Microsoft's Windows Home Server, Using Windows Server 2012 Essentials provides easy to follow steps for installing, configuring and extending Windows Server 2012 Essentials - at home or at the office! Fully illustrated with hundreds of colo...