I took the plunge and bought a domain from Namecheap for my Synology NAS. As an added perk I’ve even created a subdomain for my Tumblr blog :-) I’ll document the steps here in case anyone else has a similar setup and wants to do the same: Purchase a domain from your favorite domain registrar Optional: Create and install a free SSL certificate using StartSSL for your Synology NAS by following this guide Setup a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service. You can either:Preferably: Utilize the Synology MyDS DDNS domain (i.e. XXXX.synology.me).Alternatively: Install Dynamic DNS and be sure to install IPKG and get SSL to workAdd a CNAME for your domain that points to your Dynamic DNS address.Done… or are you? Nope, look at this post to figure out how to secure your Synology device now! All in all, it was very straight forward and a fun weekend project!
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Today, judging by the nearly 7 million views it has garnered since it debuted on YouTube, the news story that is apparently at the top of everyone’s minds boils down to one fascinating idea: Hamsters. And how the heck they manage to get an entire burrito into those adorable little cheek pouches. Set to a lively classical score, “Tiny Hamsters Eating Tiny Burritos” may have gone viral because it hits us right in the feels: an adorable, pocket-sized pet is treated to a lavish — by hamster standards — meal, prepared lovingly by a chef whose fondest wish is that his furry customer give his homemade burrito the thumbs-up, if only hamsters had thumbs.