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SSD vs. HDD
Solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard drives (HDDs) both store computer data and they’re widely used for backups. How data's stored and accessed is the main difference.
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What is a NAS device and how does it work?
Find out what makes a NAS device tick — and if it's the best type of storage solution for you.
What are the 3 types of backup?
There are 3 main types of backup: Full, differential and incremental. See their advantages and disadvantages to help you choose what’s best for you.
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Tragedy in Ice and Fire
During the bitterly cold and blustery night on January 16, 2024, four separate fire departments scrambled to the farm and equipment showroom of a Mennonite businessman in rural Ohio. With the wind...
Wildfire Prep: 7 Essentials to Pack in Your Emergency Go Bag
An emergency go bag should be at the top of everyone's disaster planning checklist. Wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes—whichever natural or manmade disaster strikes, they hit fast, and you need a...
Protecting Data as a Digital Nomad (Part 3)
Photo: Annie Wynn In this three-part series, we’re taking a look at why backups matter, especially for digital nomads, and how to create and execute a backup strategy that fully protects your...
Protecting Data as a Digital Nomad (Part 2)
Photo: Annie Wynn In this three-part series, we’re taking a look at why backups matter, especially for digital nomads, and how to create and execute a backup strategy that fully protects your...
Protecting Data as a Digital Nomad (Part 1)
Photo: Annie Wynn In this three-part series, we’re taking a look at why backups matter, especially for digital nomads, and how to create and execute a backup strategy that fully protects your...
High Availability: Why It’s Your Backup Strategy Game-changer
In today's world of data dependency, we’re constantly looking for ways to increase the uptime (accessibility) of our resources. We want to eliminate the possibility of system failures and make our...
Active Full Backup vs. Synthetic Full Backup for Virtual Machines
If you're relatively new to the IT field or you’re a small business owner interested in making sure your business will survive a data disaster event like a flood or fire, the different...
Do I Need a NAS at Home?
After working from home for the past seven months, many of us have started reevaluating what data storage needs we have at home -- including NAS devices. However, there are so many different types...
How Big Should My Hard Drive Be?
Throughout my life, I’ve been using and building my own computers. I’ve used them for various reasons: School work, video and image storage, playing games, browsing, etc. During this time, I’ve...
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