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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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Under-the-Bed Storage Options to Help Banish Clutter
Decide What You Want Under the Bed“Consider what you want vs. need to store underneath—the frequency of use, accessibility, and space constraints,” says Jeanie Engelbach, professional organizer and founder of Apartmentjeanie. “If the plan is to extend the storage capacity of your wardrobe, then you want category-specific storage rather than bigger containers that hold more.” So avoid tossing everything into…
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My Favorite Renter-Friendly Storage Solutions That Won’t Leave a Mark
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When you rent, the space is your home but it’s not your home, you know? You obviously want to keep it tidy and organized, not only for your own benefit, but so you don’t end up forfeiting a security deposit sometime down the line. The real trouble comes into play…
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How to enable OneDrive Files On-Demand to save storage usage on Windows 11, 10
OneDrive Files On-Demand is a feature that allows you to access all your files in your OneDrive account without downloading them and using storage space on your computer. In this guide, I’ll explain the steps to enable and manage this feature on Windows 11 (and 10). On Windows 11 (and 10), when you use Files On-Demand, you’ll see all your…
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AI is causing a data storage crisis for enterprises
Data storage capacity requirements are set to surge by 150% in the next couple of years, new research from Hitachi Vantara has revealed. While the average large organization currently holds 150 petabytes (PB) of data, organizations are expected to be storing over 300PB of data by the end of 2026. This is matched by an uptick in investment, with organizations’…
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My Favorite Home Storage Items on Sale for Black Friday
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. With this website as my pulpit, I preach about the value of an organized home and what, exactly, is required to achieve one. It typically boils down to using a rigid organizing system and investing in quality storage containers. I’ve…
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3 Best Ways to Backup Windows to External Storage
Key Takeaways You should always prefer backing up Windows locally on external storage rather than on a cloud platform. The Windows File History feature is one of the best ways to back up Windows to external storage. Alternatively, you can also use the old Control Panel method or a dedicated third-party tool for backing up. It’s very possible to lose…
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The new Mac Mini takes a small step towards upgradeable storage
Apple’s redesigned Mac Mini M4 has ditched the previous M2 machine’s SSD that was soldered to the logic board, as confirmed by teardowns like this one posted on X showing it has a single removable SSD module. It’s not Apple’s first desktop computer to go in this direction, as we saw similar modules in the Mac Studio and Mac Pro.…
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The demise of the floppy disk continues: Months after Japan ‘won the war’ on the legacy storage medium, San Francisco announces plans to spend millions overhauling its metro rail technology
Officials from the San Francisco transportation department have announced they will be replacing their floppy disk-based train control system, jumping on the bandwagon to do away with the legacy storage platform. The Municipal Transportation Agency board, which is responsible for overseeing San Francisco’s Muni Metro light rail network, signed a new $212 million contract with Hitachi Rail to overhaul its…
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Severe flaws in E2EE cloud storage platforms used by millions
Several end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) cloud storage platforms are vulnerable to a set of security issues that could expose user data to malicious actors. Cryptographic analysis from ETH Zurich researchers Jonas Hofmann and Kien Tuong Turong revealed issue with Sync, pCloud, Icedrive, Seafile, and Tresorit services, collectively used by more than 22 million people. The analysis was based on the threat…
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