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## How to Add the 007revad Community Package Source to Synology DSM

DevFeed: [How to Add the 007revad Community Package Source to Synology DSM](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/a-new-and-easier-way-to-mod-your-synology-nas-17358.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://nascompares.com/2026/08/10/a-new-and-easier-way-to-mod-your-synology-nas/>)

Author: Rob Andrews

Published: 2026-08-10T16:00:01Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [NAS Compares](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/nas-compares.md>)

Topics: [Synology](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/synology.md>), [synology nas](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/synology-nas.md>), [Package Management](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/package-management.md>), [Script](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/script.md>), [Homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/homelab.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [Transcodings](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/transcodings.md>), [GitHub](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/github.md>), [Network](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/network.md>)

Tags: [007revad](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/007revad.md>), [007revad-mod](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/007revad-mod.md>), [007revad-synology](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/007revad-synology.md>), [airconnect](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/airconnect.md>), [aqc-unlock](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/aqc-unlock.md>), [command-line](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/command-line.md>), [compatibility](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compatibility.md>), [configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/configuration.md>), [data-recovery](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/data-recovery.md>), [dave-russell](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dave-russell.md>), [documentation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/documentation.md>), [drive](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/drive.md>), [dsm-7](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dsm-7.md>), [github](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/github.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [homebridge](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homebridge.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [librespeed](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/librespeed.md>), [nas](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nas.md>), [nas-apps](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nas-apps.md>), [nas-mods](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nas-mods.md>), [nas-software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nas-software.md>), [nascompares](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nascompares.md>), [network](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/network.md>), [network-attached-storage-nas](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/network-attached-storage-nas.md>), [ookla-speedtest](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ookla-speedtest.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [openspeedtest](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/openspeedtest.md>), [package-management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/package-management.md>), [plex](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/plex.md>), [projects](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/projects.md>), [ssh](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ssh.md>), [storage](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/storage.md>), [synocr](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synocr.md>), [synology](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synology.md>), [synology-007revad](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synology-007revad.md>), [synology-10gbe](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synology-10gbe.md>), [synology-2-5g-driver](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synology-2-5g-driver.md>), [synology-2026](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synology-2026.md>), [synology-2027](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synology-2027.md>), [synology-5gbe-driver](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synology-5gbe-driver.md>), [synology-add-ons](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synology-add-ons.md>), [synology-apps](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synology-apps.md>), [synology-community](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synology-community.md>), [synology-community-packages](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synology-community-packages.md>), [synology-container-manager](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synology-container-manager.md>), [synology-nas](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/synology-nas.md>), [uncategorised](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/uncategorised.md>)

### AI overview

This tutorial explains how to add 007revad's unofficial community package source to Synology DSM Package Center. It describes how the source makes selected community packages easier to discover, install, and update, while noting that package availability depends on the NAS model, CPU architecture, and DSM version.

### Source excerpt

A New and Easier Way to Mod Your Synology NAS Synology's gradual shift towards business and enterprise users has changed what some home, enthusiast and homelab users can do with DSM, particularly when it comes to 3rd-party drives, SSDs, network adapters, hardware transcoding and other unofficial modifications. Community-developed scripts have helped restore or extend many [...]

## The Matter upgrade you've been waiting for

DevFeed: [The Matter upgrade you've been waiting for](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/the-matter-upgrade-you-ve-been-waiting-for-16685.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2026/06/23/the-matter-upgrade-youve-been-waiting-for/>)

Author: Ingo Fischer

Published: 2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Home Assistant](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/home-assistant.md>)

Topics: [Matter](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/matter.md>), [Home Assistant](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/home-assistant.md>), [TypeScript](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/typescript.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [Network](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/network.md>), [Homebridge](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/homebridge.md>)

Tags: [2026](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/2026.md>), [announcements](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announcements.md>), [border-router](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/border-router.md>), [bugs](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bugs.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [homebridge](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homebridge.md>), [matter](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/matter.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [recovery](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/recovery.md>), [speed](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/speed.md>), [standards](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/standards.md>), [thread](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/thread.md>), [typescript](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/typescript.md>), [upgrade](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/upgrade.md>), [visualization](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/visualization.md>)

### AI overview

Home Assistant introduces a new Matter implementation built on matter.js, an open source TypeScript implementation of the Matter standard. After beta testing and community contributions, the update aims to improve stability, reduce bugs, and accelerate startup and recovery. It also adds network visualization, upgrades to Matter 1.5.1, and updates the OpenThread Border Router app for Thread 1.4 support.

### Source excerpt

It started as a passion project. Yet in a few years matter.js has grown beyond my wildest expectations, becoming the backbone of the open source Matter ecosystem, and powering everything from Homebridge to openHAB, and even some commercial products. Ten months ago, I joined forces with the Open Home Foundation to work full time as Lead Developer of Matter. Shortly after, I donated matter.js to the foundation - giving it a new home where it would be safeguarded for the future. Together we announced our plans to take Matter support in Home Assistant in a completely new direction: we set out to rebuild the Open Home Foundation Matter Server - the engine that powers Matter in Home Assistant - on matter.js. After four months of beta testing, with our community fixing bugs and contributing new features along the way, today we're thrilled to present the newest version of Matter for Home Assistant! 🎉 The Open Home Foundation invests in important technology to make open alternatives possible, and our work is funded in part by everyone who subscribes to Home Assistant Cloud and buys official hardware from our commercial partners. The launch of a new Matter experience in Home Assistant shows what's possible with your support. 💪 Presenting the matter.js plans at the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) Member Meeting in November 2025 (right), and returning in March 2026 as an Outstanding Contributor Award recipient (left). Serving up more with matter.js For those new to matter.js, it's an open source TypeScript implementation of the Matter standard. I built it to give developers and power users more speed and flexibility, and to make Matter better suited for open source development across the millions of homes that use Home Assistant. By running Matter in Home Assistant on matter.js, all of those benefits now flow directly into the platform. This major update brings greater stability for Matter in Home Assistant, fewer bugs, and faster start-up and recovery. It also comes with

## 2022 Retro

DevFeed: [2022 Retro](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/2022-retro-25204.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://kau.sh/blog/2022/>)

Author: Kaushik Gopal

Published: 2023-01-01T07:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Kaushik Gopal's Site](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/kaushik-gopal-s-site.md>)

Topics: [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [Homebridge](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/homebridge.md>), [Mac Mini](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mac-mini.md>), [tailscale](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tailscale.md>), [kotlin-coroutines](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kotlin-coroutines.md>), [Algorithm](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/algorithm.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [homebridge](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homebridge.md>), [kotlin](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kotlin.md>), [kotlin-coroutines](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kotlin-coroutines.md>), [mac-mini](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mac-mini.md>), [network](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/network.md>), [systems](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/systems.md>), [tailscale](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tailscale.md>)

### AI overview

A personal retrospective on 2022 achievements and 2023 goals, covering a new home, joining Caper as Head of Android, productivity, a Mac Mini server with Tailscale and Homebridge, blog updates, health, hobbies, and programming projects including Kotlin Coroutines and TrueTime.

### Source excerpt

Looking back at 2022 # 🎉 Bought a new home 🤯 2022-02-22 Joined Caper as Head of Android 🙈 Got Covid Put productivity system in place Setup Mac Mini server, Tailscale & Homebridge Introduced Henry 2.0 & major updates to the blog Moved domain name over to kau.sh 2022 Goals # ✅ Moved from goofy jkl.gg -> kau.sh Make home smarter ✅ Automated blind shades ✅ Clean network topology (LAN in all rooms) Smart Alarm Video Camera feed inside ✅ Unify all of existing systems with Homebridge Resume Fragmented Learn to play two songs on the Piano Learning Kotlin Coroutines by example Revive TrueTime from the dead (Kotlinify + new algorithm) Health & Fitness get to 170lbs (started the year at 185lbs) go from 36inches -> 32inches 2023 Goals # (Hobby) Fix & start playing my Tabla (Health) Play Tennis once a week (Learning) Read 6 books this year (Programming) Revive TrueTime from the dead (Kotlin-ify + new algorithm) (Programming) Learning Kotlin Coroutines by example (Programming) Henry 2.0 updates

## Using a Mac mini and Tailscale for Remote Access and Private Services

DevFeed: [Using a Mac mini and Tailscale for Remote Access and Private Services](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/what-a-mac-mini-tailscale-enables-25284.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://kau.sh/blog/mac-mini-tailscale-benefits-tips-vpn-vps/>)

Author: Kaushik Gopal

Published: 2022-08-20T20:55:35Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Kaushik Gopal's Site](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/kaushik-gopal-s-site.md>)

Topics: [Mac Mini](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mac-mini.md>), [tailscale](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tailscale.md>), [Virtual Private Network](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vpn.md>), [Hugo](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hugo.md>), [Homebridge](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/homebridge.md>), [Server](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/server.md>), [Visual Studio Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/visual-studio-code.md>), [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [Website](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/website.md>)

Tags: [android](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/android.md>), [browser](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/browser.md>), [firewall](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/firewall.md>), [homebridge](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homebridge.md>), [hugo](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hugo.md>), [mac-mini](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mac-mini.md>), [rss](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rss.md>), [server](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/server.md>), [tailscale](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tailscale.md>), [vpn](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vpn.md>), [vscode](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vscode.md>)

### AI overview

The article describes using Tailscale with an always-on Mac mini to securely access a home machine from devices elsewhere on the internet. It discusses using the setup for a private Hugo live-preview server and a FreshRSS server, with access from devices such as an Android phone.

### Source excerpt

I'd like to show you how I use Tailscale and a Mac mini in my office to achieve some nifty things. Tailscale is marketed as a zero-config VPN built on top of WireGuard that securely connects devices and manages firewall rules etc. While all of that might be true, think of it this way: Tailscale allows you to securely connect to a machine at home from anywhere on the internet. This includes your mobile phone, tablet, or laptop. Tailscale allows you to connect to a machine at home from anywhere on the internet (securely) from your phone/tablet/laptop. Basic idea ## For me, that "machine" is a souped-up Mac mini sitting on an office shelf at home that is never turned off. This Mac mini is the linchpin of my setup, really. I install1 Tailscale on this Mac mini and all the other devices I wish to connect from. With the magic of Tailscale ✨, all these devices are now connected like they were on the same network! If that hasn't sunk in: I could literally connect to the Homebridge server on my Mac mini in California from an Android phone while traveling in India. Let's talk about some services you could run leveraging this setup. Private blog server ## I use the static website generator Hugo (& Henry) for this site. Hugo has this nifty feature called live reload when you run it on a local machine. If I change any part of my website,2 it instantly shows me an up-to-date preview. I typically edit my "draft" blog posts like this, so I can see the changes right away. But you don't run your real website like this.3 Gosh, if only I had a private server that only I could connect to on the internet. With Tailscale on my Mac mini, I now do. For the technically curious: I edit files directly on a folder on the mini using VSCode.4 I then run a hugo server5 which watches for changes in this folder. Hugo picks it up and serves a live preview on a private port on the Mac mini. And because this is just a "local" address & port (courtesy Tailscale), I can connect to it from any of my devic