Neowin News Feed for: Storage

Google may reduce your Gmail storage from 15GB to 5GB, unless you provide your phone number

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 09:58:01 +0000

A new Google experiment is raising questions after some Gmail signups reportedly received far less free storage than expected. Read more...

TerraMaster D1 SSD review: an inexpensive dust and waterproof 10Gbps enclosure

Steven Parker — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:01 +0000

The D1 SSD is a triple-protection SSD enclosure and promises to deliver blazing performance via the advanced USB 3.2 Gen2 standard with its all-metal armor, we put it through its paces. Read more...

New magnet breakthrough could revolutionize RAM, SSDs, HDDs, and indirectly end shortage

Sayan Sen — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0000

A new magnetic material breakthrough has been achieved by scientists, which can indirectly lead to the end of the current memory and storage crisis. Read more...

Beware: Windows PCs are being sold with misleading storage specs on Amazon

Usama Jawad — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:10:01 +0000

Amazon sellers are quietly inflating Windows laptop storage by bundling OneDrive, and many buyers are missing the fine print. Read more...

Zettlab D4 NAS Review: Alpha software, ambitious vision

Christopher White — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:00:01 +0000

If you like the idea of AI but only want it applied to your own data and not shared with the world, the Zettlab D4, released at CES 2026, might be a NAS solution to look into. Read more...

Synology DS925+ review: A look after backtracking on locking out unapproved drives

Christopher White — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:46:01 +0000

Today we take a look at the Synology DS925+, a four bay device that's lacking in some areas, but is a compelling device to upgrade an from an old NAS or those with newer core networks. Read more...

New Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leak reveals new colors and storage options

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:50:01 +0000

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S25 FE later this month, with the new leak revealing new color options, similar to the S25 Ultra. Read more...

Here's how to disable Reserved Storage to free up space on your Windows PC

Usama Jawad — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:52:01 +0000

Windows reserves roughly 7GB of storage on your PC without you knowing about it, even if it doesn't use that space immediately. Fortunately, there is a way to disable it. Read more...

Synology BeeStation Plus review: a worthy upgrade from the original

Christopher White — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 20:00:01 +0000

If you liked the original Synology BeeStation but wanted something to use as your home's personal media center, then the updated BeeStation Plus might be the fit for you. Here is our review. Read more...

Extraordinary next-gen SSD & RAM could be awaiting as scientists hit a milestone temperature

Sayan Sen — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:18:01 +0000

Scientists have managed to hit a major milestone in terms of temperature, thus making them excited about the possibility of some amazing future SSD and RAM innovations. Read more...

Meet "Poxiao" flash memory said to be a million times faster than your USB

Sayan Sen — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:52:01 +0000

China has developed a new flash memory technology called "Poxiao" and it is said to be a million times faster than USB drives. Read more...

Lexar launches "World's First 1TB microSD Express Card" for Nintendo Switch 2

News Staff — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:14:01 +0000

Lexar has debuted the "World's First 1TB microSD Express Card" with its new Play Pro model and it is specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2. Read more...

You can reclaim up to 7GB iPhone storage by disabling Apple Intelligence

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:44:01 +0000

You can get back several gigabytes of storage space on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac by saying goodbye to Apple Intelligence. Read more...

Samsung thinks you won't need more than 128GB on S25 if you're from Europe

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:08:01 +0000

While other regions may get the vanilla Galaxy S25 starting variant at 256GB, European users might have to settle at 128GB. Read more...

UnifyDrive reveals the UP6, a portable NAS with an HDR screen

Christopher White — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 01:00:01 +0000

Today at CES, UnifyDrive has revealed a new portable NAS device, the UP6. In addition to features found in its UT2 model, the new update has more features including a helpful local AI. Read more...

Review of the UnifyDrive UT2, a battery powered portable NAS device for creatives

Christopher White — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:58:02 +0000

If you need a portable NAS device so that you can share images between people or to back them up while in the field, the UnifyDrive UT2 is a unique solution in the market that might fit your needs. Read more...

Amazon deal: WD_BLACK 8TB SN850X NVMe SSD with heatsink, 7,200 MB/s read speeds, now $872.88

Paul Hill — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:56:01 +0000

If you're on the hunt for SSD storage with super fast read and write speeds and loads of space then check out the WD_BLACK 8 TB SN850X NVMe SSD with heatsink and save $57. Read more...

Nearly all-metal with a screen, this is the Dockcase MagSafe M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure Review

Robbie Khan — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:00:01 +0000

A small and smart-looking M.2 SSD enclosure supporting up to 2TB capacities. It not only delivers on performance but also features and build quality. The official Kickstarter launch begins soon. Read more...

Review: Baseus Security N1 home 2K camera kit - Expandable storage with no cloud sub needed

Robbie Khan — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 08:26:02 +0000

Baseus' latest outdoor home camera kit allows you to expand the internal storage by slotting in a 2.5" SSD/HDD, but you really don't need to thanks to 30 days storage out of the box. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 tipped off to come in new color options

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:42:01 +0000

A latest tip suggests that the upcoming Samsung, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 could debut in new colors. However, the storage options are rumored to remain the same as earlier. Read more...

World Backup Day: Share how you're keeping your digital life protected

Christopher White — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:00:01 +0000

Today is World Backup Day, a time to reflect on how you're protecting your digital files in an ever distributed world. We'll share tips on how to keep safe, and look for advice from our readers too! Read more...

Synology BeeStation review: a personal cloud to backup photos from family devices

Christopher White — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:00:01 +0000

The BeeStation is a new class of product from Synology that aims to make backing up images from mobile devices a breeze. It works well, but there are some caveats that I hope they address later. Read more...

Android users will soon have to sacrifice Google Drive storage to keep WhatsApp Chat backups

Anushe Fawaz — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:46:01 +0000

Previously, Android users got a free-of-cost storage space on Google Drive specifically for their WhatsApp chat storage. However soon, these chats will consume storage from their own Drive accounts. Read more...

New rumors ignite hopes of 2TB storage on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:46:01 +0000

Rumors suggest that Apple might double the maximum storage capacity on the iPhone 15 Pro models when compared to iPhone 14 Pro. The iPhone 15 series is expected to be unveiled on September 13. Read more...

Review of QNAP's 4-bay NAS, the TS-464, a worthy upgrade from the TS-453D

Christopher White — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:04:01 +0000

If you liked the QNAP TS-453D, you'll love the updated TS-464. With four drive bays, two native 2.5 GbE network ports, virtualization, and more, this device is a good value for many users. Read more...

Google adds file limits to Drive, consequently locking user accounts [Update]

Steve Bennett — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 13:42:01 +0000

Users have woken up to messages from Google Drive that ask them to delete files to continue using the account, as Google has now applied file limits to user accounts without prior warning. Read more...

World Backup Day: Backup your files with Samsung, SanDisk, Crucial 4TB external SSDs

Fiza Ali — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:16:02 +0000

On World Backup Day, get yourself a good storage option to celebrate the day and back up your precious data. The 4TB SanDisk Extreme Pro portable SSD is available at a 56% discount. Read more...

Don't be an April Fool, backup your files on World Backup Day

Steven Parker — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:01 +0000

People lose data on a daily basis, whether it's from a stolen device, accidental deletion of a file, or a hard drive crash. Today's the day we remind everyone that backups are really important. Read more...

Review of Synology's 5-bay DS1522+ NAS with 10 GbE card

Christopher White — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 16:00:01 +0000

If you're looking to get a home NAS server or want to upgrade what you currently have, take a look at the Synology DS1522+ which has great performance and can be upgraded to support 10 Gbps speeds. Read more...

Gigabyte launches the AORUS Gen5 10000, its first high-end PCIe Gen 5 SSD

Robbie Khan — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:24:01 +0000

Hot off the press, Gigabyte has launched its AORUS Gen5 10000 model of SSD aimed at the enthusiast. But be warned, the price is eye watering, and the gaming benefits? Still somewhat up in the air! Read more...

Samsung launches T7 Shield 4TB portable SSD, now available with a 5% discount

Taras Buria — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:20:01 +0000

Samsung has expanded its lineup of rugged portable SSD drives. The latest addition is a T7 Shield model with a whopping 4TB of high-speed storage. You can already get one with a 5% discount. Read more...

Some major changes and limitations are coming to Microsoft 365

Usama Jawad — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:30:01 +0000

Microsoft is making some significant changes to Outlook and OneDrive in the coming months. You may need to assess your cloud storage utilization and your email configurations to prepare for them. Read more...

Storage company Seagate set to cut 3,000 jobs

Paul Hill — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:38:01 +0000

The storage company Seagate has announced that it's cutting 8% of its workforce to meet the demands of the current economic downturn. This translates to 3,000 job losses globally by mid-2023. Read more...

Review of the QNAP TS-233, a two-bay NAS for modest needs

Christopher White — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 15:16:01 +0000

If you need local storage or a small server in your home, then check out the two-bay QNAP TS-233. We look at its overall performance as well as how it can work as a server with Container Station. Read more...

Microsoft details how Edge improves performance with cache compression

Taras Buria — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:30:01 +0000

In the latest blog post, Microsoft has detailed how cache compression in Edge helps reduce storage footprint and improve the overall performance. The feature is available in version 102 and up. Read more...

Samsung develops 2nd-gen SmartSSD with enhanced efficiency and processing capabilities

Anushe Fawaz — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:16:01 +0000

Samsung has announced its second-generation SmartSSD that boasts 50% improved system performance, enhanced CPU utilization by up to 97%, and improved energy efficiency by up to 70%. Read more...

SSD deals: Save up to 30% on internal SATA SSDs from WD, Crucial, and more

Sayan Sen — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:34:01 +0000

2.5" SATA SSDs from WD, Crucial and more are selling at excellent prices today that are worth considering. In this article, we have made a compilation of the best deals available out there. Read more...

Upgrading the SSD in Steam Deck is easy but may shorten console's life, warns designer

Alap Naik Desai — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:50:01 +0000

The 2230 M.2 SSD that Valve integrated within the Steam Deck can be accessed and even replaced with a larger capacity model. However, performing such an upgrade could shorten the device's life. Read more...

Updates to Google Cloud's infrastructure product and pricing may increase your bills

Fiza Ali — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:20:01 +0000

Google's updates to its infrastructure product and pricing structure might show an increase in the bills for some customers while others will enjoy lower bills. Price changes go into effect on Oct 1. Read more...

Amazon now serves files at sub-millisecond speeds

Dean Howell — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:12:01 +0000

Users can now expect read speeds as low as 600 micro-seconds. I'm not a scientist, but online calculators seem to indicate light can travel roughly 113 miles every 600 microseconds. Read more...