storage solutions

With the code branch for NetBSD 11 freshly created, the storied BSD operating system is preparing to reinforce its position as a bastion of portability and versatility in the Unix world. This imminent release, less than 18 months after NetBSD 10, comes at a critical juncture for open source, as...

Amid a relentless surge in cyberattacks and data sprawl, the storage and data protection ecosystem is transforming at an unprecedented pace. The week of July 18 marked a torrent of announcements from industry leaders, underlining a fundamental theme: resilience, intelligence, and scale are now...

VPS hosting continues to blaze a trail in the web hosting industry, offering an enticing blend of performance, flexibility, and control for businesses, developers, and advanced users seeking an upgrade from traditional shared hosting plans. As the digital landscape grows ever more complex, the...

In the evolving landscape of digital productivity tools, users are increasingly evaluating the value and utility of their subscriptions. A recent article from XDA Developers highlights a user's decision to cancel their Microsoft 365 subscription in favor of Google One, citing factors such as...

Microsoft's OneDrive for Mac has recently introduced significant enhancements, notably the ability to sync files directly to external drives. This development addresses longstanding user requests for more flexible storage solutions, especially for those managing large datasets or operating on...

Mac users who have long struggled with managing large volumes of files between their device’s internal storage and external drives will be excited by a pivotal update from Microsoft: OneDrive for macOS now officially supports syncing files directly to APFS-formatted removable drives. This...

Microsoft's OneDrive for Mac is set to introduce support for syncing to removable external drives, a feature that has been highly anticipated by users seeking more flexible storage solutions. This development follows the earlier addition of support for non-removable external drives, marking a...

The clash between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace has become a defining debate in the digital workplace, cutting across generations, industries, and even office cultures. Both productivity suites dominate the landscape, empowering remote teams, bustling enterprises, and solopreneurs alike to...

As Microsoft’s end-of-support date for Windows 10 draws near, organizations throughout the Middle East confront a pivotal technology choice. Scheduled for October 2025, the Windows 10 sunset sets a hard deadline for IT leaders to forge their path forward, balancing security, cost, and...

For anyone running a Linux-Windows dual boot setup, it quickly becomes evident that sharing files seamlessly between the two operating systems is an unexpected challenge. At first blush, it seems almost counterintuitive—for two OSes running on the same hardware, sharing RAM, CPU, and GPU...

With businesses across industries accelerating their digital transformation initiatives, the role of modern server operating systems has never been more significant. Windows Server 2022 Standard OEM 16 Core Additional POS License represents one of Microsoft’s most robust offerings in the...

Within the heart of the gaming industry’s technological fabric lies enormous complexity—and for the world-renowned Sega Europe Ltd, operating through its legendary Creative Assembly studio in Horsham, UK, the role of the Associate Systems Engineer is a cornerstone in powering creative...

Time is a tricky business in the digital age. Whether you're tracking the progress of networked devices or ensuring proper timestamps for logging events, having the correct time can make or break your day. Enter the Network Time Protocol (NTP), the unsung hero of time synchronization. If you're...

Lexar’s latest innovation has gamers and tech enthusiasts buzzing. In a perfectly timed announcement, Lexar introduced its PLAY PRO microSD Express card—an ultrafast storage solution that coincides with the reveal of pricing and release details for the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. As...

The latest Windows Insider builds for Windows 11 have introduced an intriguing new option for storage enthusiasts, offering a choice between the time-tested NTFS and a rejuvenated Resilient File System (ReFS). In Build 27823 (Canary), users can now opt to freshly format their disks with ReFS—a...

Network-Attached Storage (NAS) solutions are evolving rapidly—yet the drive for convenience sometimes leads users to repurpose a familiar general-purpose OS like Windows for NAS duties. A recent article on XDA Developers titled 5 Reasons You Shouldn't Use Windows as a NAS OS (by Adam Conway)...

Microsoft is shaking up its cloud storage pricing strategy once again. In a move aimed at improving cost predictability and operational efficiency, the tech giant has introduced a brand-new, provisioning-based payment model for its Azure Files HDD-based file storage service. This change replaces...

In today's fast-paced digital landscape where Windows setups demand both performance and scalability, QNAP’s newly launched TS-h765eU stands out as a NAS solution that masterfully blends size with flexibility. Designed specifically for space-constrained environments, this compact 1U rackmount...

If you've ever handed your precious Windows 11 machine over to a shared household or workplace, you know the struggle is real. Disk storage can quickly become a chaotic free-for-all when other users fail to clean up their files. We've all been there—scrambling to free up space because your...

As Windows users, we’re all too familiar with that pesky message popping up, demanding more disk space before we can install the latest updates. Whether using Windows 10 or Windows 11, ensuring your system has enough storage not only paves the way for smoother upgrades but also keeps your...