A Safe Haven for Middle-Aged Men: Expressing Unspoken Thoughts with Memos - The New Favorite of NAS Technology Enthusiasts

1. Introduction

I know that most of the people who read my articles and are interested in NAS are middle-aged men like me. In the eyes of others, we are middle-aged uncles with wrinkled faces, and some may even appear a bit greasy. However, in front of our families, especially our children, we are the pillars of support!

We bear the pressures of life, family, education, and finances.

Especially in this era,

• Even college graduates are inevitably faced with unemployment after graduation, and the saying “being eliminated at the age of 35” has been circulating for many years.

• Even in the face of workplace injustice, we dare not quit our jobs without a backup plan.

• Our status in the consumer market is far inferior to that of a dog.

• The most enjoyable moments of our day are: the moment before going home, sitting in the car, and the brief moments of solitude after our wives and children have fallen asleep.

• …

This is the group of people who have accumulated too much emotion and have so much to say, but nowhere to say it:

• Talk to our families? It seems like a sign of weakness and will only increase their worries.
• Talk to friends? How many friends can a middle-aged person have?
• Post on social media? The last time I updated my status was 2 years ago.

But more importantly:

In the field of psychology, long-term suppression of emotions and concerns is considered a potential risk to mental health. Emotions that are pent up and worries that are left unexpressed can lead to various negative effects, including anxiety, depression, and even physical symptoms such as insomnia and headaches. These suppressed emotions can unconsciously affect a person’s daily behavior and interpersonal relationships, potentially leading to impulsive behavior, emotional outbursts, or social avoidance.

In contrast, expressing emotions, such as through writing in a diary, helps alleviate psychological burdens, enhance self-awareness, reduce psychological stress, and improve mental health. In short, regularly expressing emotions is an effective way to maintain psychological well-being.

And this brings us to the protagonist of today, Memos, the perfect product that helps us:

• Vent our emotions
• Record our moods
• Document every joy in life
• Capture the creative ideas in our minds
• Ensure absolute privacy and full control of our data

Memos is a simple yet privacy-focused note-taking tool that allows you to easily record your thoughts. That’s what we are going to introduce today: Memos.

Why choose to build your own Memos?

• Privacy: In the digital age, protecting personal privacy is more important than ever.
• Freedom: Break free from the limitations of third-party services and have full control over your data.
• Simplicity: Focus on content rather than formatting by using plain text.

Features and Functions of Memos

⭐ Infinite creativity, open source and permanently free Memos adheres to the spirit of open source and will remain free forever. You can capture inspiration without any limitations.

⭐ Use Docker for easy self-hosting With the flexibility and ease of use of Docker, setting up and expanding Memos becomes exceptionally simple. You can have complete control over your data and privacy without worrying about external interference.

⭐ Pure text and Markdown support Say goodbye to complex formatting and embrace plain text with Markdown support in Memos. This allows you to focus on the content itself and improve efficiency in writing and note-taking.

⭐ Easy customization and sharing Memos provides an intuitive sharing function, making it easy to share personal notes or collaborate with teams.

⭐ RESTful API support With RESTful API support, Memos can easily integrate with third-party services, opening up endless possibilities.

Setup Steps

1. Key Points

Follow for free to stay on track

2. Docker Management GUI Tools

Synology DSM 7.2 or above can directly use Container Manager

QNAP ContainerStation

Install Portainer on your own

Tutorial reference:

30-second installation of Portainer, a must-have tool for NAS

Next, we will use Portainer as an example.

3. File Station

Open File Station and create a memos folder in the Docker folder.

4. Create Stack

5. Deploy the Code

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version: "3.0"
services:
  memos:
    image: neosmemo/memos:latest
    container_name: memos
    volumes:
      - /volume1/docker/memos_data:/var/opt/memos
    environment:
      - metric=False
    ports:
      - 13388:5230

1. Select the stack.
2. Enter “memos” in the name field.
3. Enter the above code in the editor.
4. Click on deploy.

6. Success

7. Usage

Access the program in your browser: [ip]:[port]

Replace “ip” with the IP address of your NAS (in this example, it is 172.16.23.106), and replace “port” with the port defined in the configuration file (if you followed the tutorial, it is 13388).

After setting up your account and password:

You can easily see in the future what kind of mood you had at that time, whether the problems you had back then are still problems today.

8. Special Feature Showcase

iOS Integration

This article does not cover public IP or internal network penetration issues.

1. Generate a token in Memos first.

2. Add a shortcut:

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/1eaef307112843ed9f91d256f5ee7ad9

3. Configuration

Configure your public IP address:

Add to the home screen:

Test:

Finally

Memos, among my many toys, is not just a simple note-taking tool. It is a safe harbor for the emotional world of middle-aged men. Here, you can freely record the trivialities of life, late-night contemplations, and even the thoughts that have never been revealed to anyone.

If you like this article, please remember to like, bookmark, and follow Dad’s Digital Garden, as we will continue to bring more practical self-built application guides. Together, let’s take control of our own data and create our own digital world!

If you encounter any problems during the setup process or have any suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment below. Let’s explore and learn together.