Michel Duar

Michel is a young author from Brittany with a passion for writing, the web and the simple pleasures of everyday life. Based in Brittany, he shares his thoughts, discoveries and favorites on this blog, with an authentic pen and a curious eye for the world around him. Between wilderness, local cafés and seaside strolls, Michel draws his inspiration from everyday life and encounters that make a lasting impression. Through his articles, he invites us to slow down, observe, and take the time to live life to the full.

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Articles by Michel

News Jan 01, 2026

Graphene-Based Memory: Hype, Reality, and Innovations to Watch

Explore the promises and challenges of graphene-based memory, separating hype from reality, reviewing prototypes, and highlighting startups driving innovation in storage technology.

Michel Duar

5 min read

AI-Native Storage: Internal Data Processing

Storage Devices Dec 30, 2025

AI-Native Storage Devices: When Drives Think for Themselves

Explore how AI-native storage devices process data internally, reducing data movement, improving efficiency, and enabling smarter on-drive decision-making.

Michel Duar

5 min read

Buying Guides Dec 25, 2025

The Best Portable SSDs for AI Workloads

Discover the top portable SSDs optimized for AI tasks, highlighting speed, durability, and connectivity to handle large datasets and model training efficiently.

Michel Duar

5 min read

Cybersecurity Dec 23, 2025

Creating a Privacy-First Digital Archive

Learn how to build a digital archive that protects sensitive data, enforces access controls, and ensures long-term privacy without compromising usability.

Michel Duar

5 min read

News Dec 20, 2025

Holographic Storage: Are We Getting Closer?

Explore the current state of holographic storage, its advantages, technical challenges, and recent breakthroughs bringing us closer to practical, high-capacity 3D data solutions.

Michel Duar

6 min read

Storage Devices Dec 18, 2025

Cost Analysis: Cloud vs Local Storage for 2026

Explore the 2026 landscape of cloud and on-premises storage, comparing costs, scalability, and compliance to help businesses optimize total storage spend.

Michel Duar

6 min read

News Dec 16, 2025

The End of SATA: What Comes After NVMe?

SATA has reached its performance limits, making way for NVMe and PCIe storage. Explore the shift, its impact on consumers and enterprises, and what the future holds.

Michel Duar

7 min read

Object Storage for Home: Benefits & Considerations

Storage Devices Dec 11, 2025

Object Storage for Home Use: Is It Worth It?

Discover whether object storage is practical for home users. Explore its benefits, limitations, and best use cases for personal backups, media, and home labs.

Michel Duar

6 min read

AI-Driven Ransomware Targeting External Drives

Cybersecurity Dec 09, 2025

AI-Driven Ransomware: New Threats Targeting External Drives

AI-powered ransomware is evolving fast, enabling precise, adaptive attacks that now target external drives such as USB devices and portable backups. This article explores how these threats work, why removable storage is increasingly vulnerable, and the key strategies to protect data against this new generation of intelligent ransomware.

Michel Duar

6 min read

Quantum-Safe Encryption and Storage Devices

Cybersecurity Dec 05, 2025

How Quantum-Safe Encryption Will Change Storage Devices

Quantum computing threatens current cryptographic protections, pushing storage technologies to evolve rapidly. Ce guide explique comment les algorithmes résistants au quantique transformeront le matériel, les performances, la sécurité et les stratégies de migration des entreprises.

Michel Duar

5 min read

News Dec 03, 2025

500+ Layer 3D NAND: Shaping the Future of SSDs

Discover how 3D NAND with over 500 layers transforms SSD capacity, performance, and efficiency, unlocking new possibilities for consumers and enterprises alike.

Michel Duar

5 min read

External SSDs: M.2, NVMe, SATA, CFexpress

Buying Guides Dec 01, 2025

Which External SSD Form Factor Fits Your Workflow?

Explore the differences between M.2, NVMe, SATA, and CFexpress external SSDs to find the best option for your workflow, whether for video editing, photography, or general storage needs.

Michel Duar

5 min read

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