Comparison chart: NAS devices
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The world's most important cold storage facility safeguards the future of food
Halfway between Norway and the North Pole is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, which stores second copies of seeds for the world's seed banks as insurance against the potential destruction of crops.
Google adds Elastifile to cloud arsenal
The battle for cloud dominance is heating up. Google, by most accounts in third place after Amazon and Microsoft, is adding the advanced storage software from Elastifile. Here's what it means for cloud-using Enterprises.
IBM, Nvidia pair up on AI-optimized converged storage system
IBM Spectrum AI with Nvidia DGX is designed for AI and machine learning workloads.
What's the best cloud storage for you?
UPDATED: Free and cheap personal and small business cloud storage is everywhere. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.
Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3 portable storage drive: Tougher, faster, and more secure
Hardware-encrypted external storage drives are pretty much a must-have item for enterprise these days, and Apricorn has once again raised the bar with the new Aegis Fortress L3. And it's future-proof, coming with interchangeable Type-A and Type-C connector cables.
Your therapy bot will see you now
Researchers are hard at work applying artificial intelligence to analyzing emotions and personalities. Future job interviews may see your personality and qualifications assessed by AI bots. What could possibly go wrong?
The most popular PC is in your pocket
While you weren't looking, the PC has morphed into even more personal devices. Industry analysts are ignoring this because, frankly, they need to reassure clients that their current and obsolete business models are viable. Which they aren't.
Microsoft lifts Windows 10 1809 block after Apple fixes iCloud for Windows
Microsoft unblocks the Windows 10 October 2018 Update for one group, but several other blocks remain in place.
Red Hat buys hybrid-cloud, data-storage company NooBaa
In the aftermath of being purchased by IBM, Red Hat keeps making hybrid-cloud moves.
Samsung 860 QVO: Cheap, high-capacity SSDs aimed at everyday use
Low-cost, high-capacity SSDs will be the extinction of the HDD. The new Samsung 860 QVO brings us one step closer to that extinction.
How big data is helping to power Mercedes to F1 glory
Flash storage and advanced analytics allows Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport to hone performance in simulations and out on the track.
Pure Storage launches cloud data management suite for AWS in hybrid play
Pure Storage is launching its software on AWS to run natively and bridge on-premises deployments. Think hybrid infrastructure to hybrid applications on multiple cloud.
NetApp Q2 strong, raises outlook
NetApp's all-flash array product line is now on an annual revenue run rate of $2.2 billion.
Find any file anywhere: Cloudtenna targets local and cloud file search
Cloud storage has solved a lot of problems. But it's created a huge new one: how to find files that can be scattered across several clouds as well as on-premise file servers. It's a hot area that promises to get hotter. Here's one company's approach.
Ceph open-source storage takes an organizational step forward
Under the guidance of The Linux Foundation, the Ceph open-source project will now be directed by the Ceph Foundation.
Apricorn Aegis Fortress L3 portable storage drive
If you're looking for a fast, ultra-rugged, secure encrypted portable storage drive that's available in both HDD and SSD flavors, look no further than Apricorn's new Aegis Fortress L3.
Make your old Mac faster
Is your old Mac feeling its age? Have boot times spiraled from seconds to minutes? Are you starting to think that it might be time to buy a new Mac? Not so fast! Here's how you can give your old Mac a new lease of life.
Running out of iPhone storage space? Here are some tips to help you free up some space
Are you constantly running out of space on your iPhone? Don't have space for that photo you want to take or that app you want to install? Here are some tips to help you. (Updated for iOS 12)
How to securely wipe the data off iPhones and iPads, hard drives and flash drives, and more
We live in an age where a little bit of paranoia is healthy and making sure that out personal information is safely and securely erased off devices we've used is a good thing. Here's a quick guide to securely wiping hard drives (HDDs), solid state drives (SSDs), flash drives, and even iOS and Android devices.
Free up disk space, remove malware, and speed up your Mac with CleanMyMac X
All it takes is a single click to carry out a whole raft of basic maintenance tasks on your Mac with the new and updated CleanMyMac X.
Build a monster $5,100 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX desktop PC
Now that AMD's flagship Intel-beating 32-core, 64-thread 2nd-gen Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is out, let's take a look at what it takes to build a super desktop system around this silicon. Not included in this build is a case, and the cost of the Windows 10 operating system.
Galaxy Note 9: Nine ways it beats the iPhone
Samsung has come out swinging hard against the iPhone with the Galaxy Note 9, putting some significant pressure on Apple to raise its game with the next release.
Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD: Hardware-encrypted solid-state drive that fits in a pocket
The Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD fits into the palm of your hand, yet features AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, a wear-resistant keypad, and the case is impervious to dust, grit and water.
Best of the best iPhone accessories (July edition)
There's what feels like an infinite amount of iPhone accessories on the market. Some are good. Some are OK. Many are just awful. But a select few are amazing. Here are the iPhone accessories that I rely on daily. There's also a special offer here for Hardware 2.0 readers.
How to completely erase any device
Maybe you're super-paranoid, or maybe you just want to sell your old device and have piece of mind. Either way, being able to delete data is a valuable skill. Here's everything you need to know about securely wiping hard drives (HDDs), solid state drives (SSDs), flash drives, and even iOS and Android devices.
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z (in pictures)
I've owned countless USB flash drives over the years, but none come close to being as cool - or as useful - as the Aegis Secure Key 3z with built-in hardware-based encryption.
Best of the best iPhone accessories
There's what feels like an infinite amount of iPhone accessories on the market. Some are good. Some are OK. Many are just awful. But a select few are amazing. Here are the iPhone accessories that I rely on daily.
iOS tips: What to do when you run out of storage on your iPhone or iPad
Running out of space on your iPhone or iPad? Here are tips and tricks to help your free up precious gigabytes.
Apricorn USB 3.0 Aegis Padlock DT drive
Securing sensitive data stored on external hard drives is usually a minefield, especially if you are looking for cross-platform compatibility. The Apricorn USB 3.0 Aegis Padlock DT drive is the solution to this problem.
High-performance storage: From flash drives to server hard drives (April 2018 edition)
A tour of the best storage solutions available for professionals, covering everything from flash drives you can pop into your pocket to behemoth server-grade hard drives.
ST Telemedia to build another Singapore data centre amidst growing cloud demand
Its seventh such facility in Singapore, the data centre will be STT Telemedia Global Data Centres' largest in the country, spanning 27,000 square metres and touting a load capacity of more than 30 megawatt.
Apple fixes iCloud for Windows, Microsoft lifts update block
Microsoft unblocks the Windows 10 October 2018 Update for one group, but several other blocks remain in place.
Cloudtenna's multi-cloud search software to solve file sprawl problem
Cloud storage has solved a lot of problems. But it's created a huge new one: how to find files that can be scattered across several clouds as well as on-premise file servers. Read more: https://zd.net/2QzdLoq
Norway's 'little' project: A 24-pentabyte digital library for future generations
From ancient manuscripts to movies, the National Library of Norway wants to put it all online for the public.
A smartphone with 10GB of RAM? Chinese brand Oppo is working on it
Oppo is in the running to be the first mobile brand to launch a phone with a whopping 10GB of memory.
Apple taking AI lead with NVRAM-based solution
Storage is a major bottleneck for artificial Intelligence, but Apple's control of all hardware and software will make their AI fast and affordable. Here's how.
Intel unveils its 'ruler' form factor storage for data-center servers
IBM and Microsoft take up Intel's new long and skinny SSDs for cloud storage.
Stay anonymous with Tor, but are you using it right?
If you're concerned about online security, you may use Tor to access or manage anonymous servers. But you're probably using it wrong. Here's why.
Backup best practices: The 3-2-1-off-and-away strategy
If you have the right backup strategy, recovery of lost data can be nearly painless. You do have the right backup strategy, right?
Picture password: Are squiggles the future of security?
People stink at text-based passwords. Is there a better way? What if we could simply tell a story only we know using pictures?
IT likely to be impacted by US vs. China trade wars
The latest batch of tariffs from President Trump's trade war on China is likely going to affect the IT sector.
Seagate unveils new Barracuda SSD
The Barracuda SSD will be offered in four capacities ranging from 250GB to 2TB, and is being positioned as an upgrade drive for desktops, all-in-one systems, laptops, and home servers. Read more: https://zd.net/2MIrB5y
Your brain might be more digital than analog, scientists claim
How the brain represents information has real world impact on how capable we are of dealing with the complexity of reality.
Dropbox expands exabyte-scale infrastructure with SMR tech
Dropbox expects to have a quarter of its Magic Pocket infrastructure on SMR drive capacity by 2019.
NOR flash has the key to automotive industry of the future
NAND flash is the storage in your notebook, thumb drive, and camera. But NAND isn't the only kind of flash. For our self-driving car future though, the other flash - NOR - is a critical component.
Acronis Disk Director 12, First Take: Windows 8.x, UEFI support
The latest version of Disk Director gives PC enthusiasts and IT departments the tools to handle the latest hardware and software platforms.
LSI Nytro MegaRAID 8120-4i review: Performance boost for servers with direct attached storage
With two high-performance memory modules onboard, this implementation of LSI's popular MegaRAID HBA uses flash to cache frequently accessed data, boosting storage performance without the upheaval or cost of switching from magnetic disk to SSD.
Dell Compellent Storage Centre 6.4 review: MLC support brings down the cost
This major update of Dell's Compellent storage technology adds an additional tier of low-cost MLC SSD drives. Also in the mix is a new high-density HDD enclosure, plus deduplication and compression for the Fluid File system clustering option.
Barracuda Backup 490 review: All-in-one backup and recovery of physical and virtual resources
With everything needed to take backups and recover data in one self-contained appliance, Barracuda Backup is an economic and easy-to-use solution. It also offers scalable replication both to other appliances and the cloud, with fast live booting of backup images locally or in the cloud another key benefit.
ioSafe Solo review
The ioSafe Solo is bulkier, heavier, slower and more expensive than less robust external drives. But it works well enough, and if you need your data to survive being burned and flooded, you can put your trust in this device.
ioSafe Rugged Portable review
The ioSafe Rugged Portable isn't the smallest, lightest, fastest or most affordable external hard drive, but it performs well enough and is extremely rugged. If you really need to protect your data on the road, look no further.
Drobo B1200i review
Network storage doesn't come much easier than this, with very little expertise needed to manage the 12-bay Drobo B1200i. It's also fast, with three iSCSI ports, lots of redundancy and data-aware tiering — just like enterprise products costing a great deal more.
Synology RackStation RS3412xs
A scalable network storage appliance best suited to datacentres in mid-sized companies, the RackStation RS3412xs lacks enterprise-class features — but that's reflected in the price.
D-Link ShareCenter Pro 1100
D-Link's no-frills approach to NAS will be attractive to businesses who need the storage basics without unnecessary complications. But those looking for a 'do-anything' system should look elsewhere.
Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ v2
The ReadyNAS NV+ v2 is nicely designed and built, and Netgear's X-RAID2 technology does a good job of managing the 4-bay array discreetly. The web-based management tool's redesigned UI is an improvement, but we'd like to see more more add-ons for the new ARM-based platform.
QNAP Turbo NAS TS-419P II
The QNAP TS-419P II holds its own on features in the competitive NAS market, although it's let down in some of the smaller details such as locking drive bays.
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