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!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Today we take a look at a lesser-known NAS brand, the ASUSTOR AS3304T. A spinoff of ASUS, how does it compare to the giants in the industry like QNAP and Synology and should it be on your shortlist?
AMD's SSD caching technology dubbed StoreMI has received its latest update today. The new version 2.1.0.205 brings Windows 11 support which means it may work better with Ryzen-based Windows 11 PCs.
Storage settings has received some notable improvements in Windows 11 with some UI changes. There is also a new dedicated page for disks and volumes, as well as tighter integration with OneDrive.
Microsoft confirmed that more storage options for Xbox Series X|S were coming soon. You'll be able to pick up 512 GB and 2 TB Storage Expansion Cards in the coming months with prices starting at $140.
Today, Xboxsquad.fr reported that French retailers Innelec and Micromania have listings for a 500GB version of the Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S. It allegedly costs $149.99.
A new report claims that Apple will ditch the 64GB storage option for all iPhone models completely and will unveil a 1TB variant for iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max devices tomorrow.
Linus Torvalds is not at all a fan of GitHub merges as he revealed recently in a response to a pull request. Torvalds thinks GitHub is mostly "fine", "but merges is not one of those things".
Western Digital has seemingly admitted it had handicapped its highly popular Blue SN550 budget NVMe SSD. The company has promised to be much more transparent about such matters from now on.
A new eCh0raix ransomware variation has been infecting NAS devices since last year according to a report. The new variant can now attack both QNAP and Synology NAS systems simultaneously.
Synology's long-awaited OS update, DSM 7, releases on June 29th. The company also announced new features for its cloud, C2, such as a password manager, directory services, fileshare, and backups.
Synology has the latest version of their NAS OS, DSM 7, available as a release candidate. Let's look at new features, such as Active Insight, and updates of things like the GUI and Storage Manager.
The latest NVMe 2.0 specification has been released today by the NVMe consortium. The new standard is backwards compatible with previous specs and brings with it several new next-gen features.
Google is getting rid of free, unlimited high-quality, new backups on Photos today. Find out what that means for you and how you can manage your storage across Photos, Drive, and Gmail.
Migrate, organize, open and share your files in the cloud with exceptional security and unlimited storage. Save over half the cost if you opt for a 3-year plan. 1- and 2-year plans are also available.
How many copies of your important data do you have? Are they all online? Today's World Backup Day, so take some time to examine your current backup strategy and ensure that you'll be protected!
We're going to dig into the latest four-bay QNAP TS-453D NAS, especially the built-in 2.5GbE network interface that promises faster transfer speeds than competitors still running Gigabit Ethernet.
At Ignite 2021, Microsoft has announced a host of capabilities for mission-critical workloads on Azure include optimizations to compute, storage, backup, management, development, and networking.
A report claims that the iPhone 13 may come with a maximum storage configuration of 1TB. Current iPhone 12 models max out at 512GB, but other OEMs have been offering more since the past few years.
Western Digital and Kioxia have jointly announced their sixth-generation 3D flash storage technology, promising greater density for smaller storage dies, as well as improved performance.
Microsoft has announced that no new Teams recordings will be stored on its existing Stream solution after March 1. Storage will be transitioning to OneDrive for Business and SharePoint.
Microsoft's new AI creates super-realistic talking-head deepfakes, and it made Mona Lisa rap
Windows tweaking app WinToys gets a big update with new features and improvements
Windows 10 will soon start nagging you to switch from local account to Microsoft Account
Five cool features coming soon to Windows 11
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