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Data reliability is a recurring concern across Windows and Microsoft ecosystems, as highlighted by recent incidents and discussions. Topics include Excel's STOCKHISTORY outage affecting live market data, Windows 11 update KB5063878 causing SSDs to vanish under heavy writes, and a OneDrive bug that turned files into internet shortcuts. Best practices for reliable data storage are explored through NAS protocol choices (NFS and SMB), NTFS file system advantages, and hardware like the Transcend ETD210T SSD for cloud environments. SQL Server 2025 preview also emphasizes reliability alongside AI and performance. These threads underscore the importance of robust data handling in enterprise IT and everyday use.
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    Excel STOCKHISTORY Outage Highlights Data Reliability and Spreadsheet Resilience

    Microsoft kicked off the first trading week of 2026 with a pratfall: Excel's STOCKHISTORY function went dark for many users, returning connection errors and stale data at a moment when investors and spreadsheet power users expected live—or at least reliably refreshed—market numbers. Background...
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    Windows 11 Aug 2025 KB5063878: SSDs Vanish Under Heavy Writes

    A wave of community test results and vendor confirmations this week has put the latest Windows 11 cumulative update under a harsh spotlight: several SSDs can disappear from Windows during sustained, large write operations after installing the August 12, 2025 update (KB5063878), with a...
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    Why Enabling Both NFS and SMB on Your NAS Enhances Compatibility and Performance

    When it comes to configuring network-attached storage (NAS) for home or small business use, the debate between Server Message Block (SMB) and Network File System (NFS) as file-sharing protocols often becomes a focal point. But what’s sometimes overlooked is the practical reality that using...
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    Transcend ETD210T SSD: Optimal Cloud Data Storage for Modern Business Needs

    In today’s era of business digitization, robust cloud data storage solutions are more essential than ever. Companies of all scales—from nimble startups to sprawling enterprises—depend on swift, secure, and resilient storage infrastructure to underpin operations, power analytic engines, and...
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    SQL Server 2025 Preview: Next-Gen AI, Performance, and Hybrid Data Innovation

    There’s a renewed buzz in the Windows and database administration communities this week as Microsoft officially unveiled the public preview of SQL Server 2025 at Microsoft Build. The announcement is much more than another version number bump—it marks a significant leap in Microsoft’s on-premises...
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    OneDrive Files Shortcut Bug: Causes, Impact, and How Microsoft Is Responding

    For many users around the globe, OneDrive is more than just a cloud storage service—it's a crucial part of the daily productivity puzzle, especially for those folded deep into the Windows ecosystem. Yet, an unexpected bug, emerging without warning last year, fundamentally fractured this seamless...
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    Why NTFS Remains the Best File System for Windows in 2025

    For veteran Windows users and newcomers alike, the temptation to break away from NTFS and embrace file systems like Btrfs, ZFS, or even Microsoft’s own ReFS is almost irresistible — especially given the buzz around these technologies in the Linux world. The reality, however, is far more complex...
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