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Synology is tightening restrictions on third-party NAS hard drives
Synology is preparing to roll out new restrictions on third-party hard drives in its future network attached storage (NAS) devices later this year, the company confirmed to Ars Technica. The changes could make it much harder to use third-party drives in Synology’s devices for typical use cases, like backing up household computers or as local media servers. The good news…
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‘It’s your worst nightmare’: A batch of €5 hard drives found at a flea market held 15GB of Dutch medical records – and experts warn it could’ve caused a disastrous data breach
A Dutch IT company has demonstrated exactly how not to handle data protection after a number of hard drives containing sensitive medical data were found for sale at a Belgian flea market. First reported in Dutch broadcaster Omroep Brabant, 62-year-old Robert Polet from Breda found the hard drives on sale for roughly €5 each in a flea market after taking…
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Cloud storage growth set to skyrocket as AI drives data retention needs
The rise of AI means more cloud storage is necessary – and it may even need to double, offering a big boost to cloud services. That’s according to a survey by Seagate and Recon Analytics, which asked business leaders around the world how they believe AI will impact their company’s IT. The survey found that 61% of respondents who use…
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AI revolution drives demand for specialized chips, reshaping global markets – Computerworld
Turbulence in the market for some chip makers Though global semiconductor chip sales declined in 2023 by about 11%, dropping from the previous year’s record of $574.1 billion to around $534 billion, that downturn did not last. Sales are expected to increase by 22% in 2025, according to Morales, driven by AI adoption and a stabilization in PC and smartphone…
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The Best External Solid State Drives (SSDs) of 2024
The external solid-state drives are excellent for expanding device storage, saving backups, or transferring data. They offer faster data transfer speeds and better reliability than traditional hard disk drives. What to Look for in an External SSD External SSDs offer several advantages as storage media. However, if you want to get the most out of your external SSD, there are…
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Western Digital Has New External SSDs and NVMe Drives
Western Digital has revealed new flash storage drives, including a durable portable SanDisk SSD, a high-performance NVMe drive, and expansion cards for Xbox consoles. The first new product is the SanDisk Extreme PRO, which uses a USB4 connection. It can read data at speeds of up to 3,800 MB/s and write data at speeds of up to 3,700 MB/s.This drive…
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How AI Drives Supply Chain Automation for Retailers Worldwide
Artificial intelligence is becoming crucial to how large retail organisations manage and optimise supply chains. From predicting seasonal demand in goods to automating inventory ordering, AI is helping supply chain management system vendors gain new efficiencies for their clients. In 2022, McKinsey reported that supply chain management was the top area where businesses reported AI-related cost reductions. At the time,…
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How to install App Store apps onto SSD drives using macOS Sequoia
Did you know that Apple’s macOS 15.1 Sequoia now lets you install and use applications acquired from the Mac App Store directly onto an external drive? This enhancement is actually particularly useful if your workflow requires you to handle a space-devouring application. Here’s what you need to know about it and how it works. What’s changed? While anyone who is paying attention…
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Why I Still Buy Hard Drives for My Windows PC
Key Takeaways Hard drives are cheaper per terabyte compared to SSDs, which makes them great for mass storage. Large platter drives are more reliable for long-term data storage. Desktops often support more traditional hard drives than NVMe drives, making spinning disks a cost-effective choice. Why do I still buy hard drives for my Windows PC? Well, for starters, the price…
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