#Storage

Buying Guides Aug 14, 2026

Best NAS Hard Drives for Home in 2026 (CMR for Synology and QNAP)

Choosing the right NAS hard drive makes a real difference for reliability and RAID performance. This guide covers the best CMR drives for home Synology and QNAP NAS units in 2026, with a clear SMR warning and a full product comparison table.

Michel Duar

6 min read

Buying Guides Aug 12, 2026

USB Dock vs Dual-Bay DAS for Photographers in 2026

Should photographers use a USB-C dock with a portable SSD or invest in a dedicated dual-bay enclosure for their RAW archive? This guide compares both setups across day-shoot ingestion and long-term home archive workflows to help you choose the right tool.

Michel Duar

5 min read

Buying Guides Aug 11, 2026

UGREEN NAS as an Alternative to Synology

Considering a Synology alternative? We compare the UGREEN DXP4800 Pro (i3-1315U, 8GB DDR5, 10GbE, 4-bay, about $679.99) to the classic DS224+ path, with clear trade-offs on apps, support, and who should switch.

Michel Duar

8 min read

Buying Guides Aug 10, 2026

Best Reliable microSD Cards in 2026 (Without the Fakes)

Fake microSD cards still flood marketplaces. We pick Samsung PRO Plus and other brand-name cards worth buying for phones, GoPro, drones, and Switch, with Amazon links and red flags to avoid.

Michel Duar

5 min read

Buying Guides Aug 07, 2026

Best Internal 1TB NVMe SSDs Under $80 in 2026

The 1TB NVMe SSD market offers excellent value under $80 in 2026. Crucial P3 Plus, Kingston NV2, and WD Black SN770 are compared on speed, endurance, and real-world value. Includes DRAM cache explained and installation tips.

Michel Duar

7 min read

Buying Guides Aug 05, 2026

Best Hard Drives for Home Surveillance and NVR in 2026

Not all hard drives belong in a surveillance system. Continuous 24/7 recording demands a drive rated for the workload. This guide covers the WD Purple and Seagate SkyHawk lines, how to size storage for your camera count, and why desktop drives fail prematurely in NVR setups.

Michel Duar

5 min read

Buying Guides Aug 04, 2026

Is a Recertified Seagate Exos Drive a Scam?

Recertified Seagate Exos drives look cheap next to new enterprise HDDs. Here is what recertified actually means, the real risks, and when a 16TB Exos listing around $279.99 is worth it.

Michel Duar

5 min read

Tools Aug 03, 2026

TCO of Storage: How to Calculate the Real Cost of Your Drives

The cheapest drive at checkout is rarely the cheapest to own. Learn how to calculate the true five-year cost of a storage drive by adding purchase price, power, replacement, and downtime. Includes a worked HDD vs SSD vs NAS comparison and practical ways to lower your total cost of ownership without raising risk.

Michel Duar

5 min read

Buying Guides Jul 31, 2026

Best Budget NAS for Home: 1-Bay vs 2-Bay Compared

Compare a one bay nas against a 2-bay unit for home use. See the redundancy, price, and expandability trade-offs, learn when a second bay is worth it, and pick a budget NAS by user profile.

Michel Duar

5 min read

Buying Guides Jul 29, 2026

Samsung T7 Shield Review 2026: Worth Buying?

Hands-on style review of the Samsung T7 Shield 2TB: IP65 dust and water resistance, drop rating near 9.8 ft, USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 1050/1000 MB/s, and street pricing around $169.99. Who should buy it, what holds up in the field, and where a cheaper T7 still wins.

Michel Duar

8 min read

Tools Jul 24, 2026

RAID Capacity Calculator Explained: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 Usable Space

A RAID calculator shows the usable space you get after mirroring or parity overhead. Learn the exact formulas for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 with worked examples using four 4TB drives.

Michel Duar

6 min read

Buying Guides Jul 22, 2026

External Hard Drive Prices by Capacity (500GB to 20TB): 2026 Buyer's Guide

Compare 2026 external hard drive prices from 500GB to 20TB. See the real cost per TB, find the capacity sweet spot at 8TB to 12TB, and learn what drives the computer hard drive price before you buy.

Michel Duar

5 min read

Buying Guides Jul 20, 2026

SSD Price Per GB in 2026: How Much Should You Pay?

SSD prices in 2026 are steady after the tight 2024-2025 NAND cycles. Use cost per gigabyte to judge any deal: a 250GB drive runs $0.08-$0.12 per GB, while 1TB-4TB drives drop to $0.05 or less. Smaller drives cost more per GB because the controller and board cost the same. Compare live prices before you buy.

Michel Duar

7 min read

Tools Jan 08, 2026

Are Decentralized Storage Networks Ready for Mainstream Use?

Decentralized storage networks promise secure, distributed data management, but challenges in performance, cost, and tooling slow adoption. This post explores current solutions, barriers, and what’s needed for mass-market readiness.

Michel Duar

5 min read

Tutorials Jan 06, 2026

Offline Encryption Keys: The Single Best Step to Secure Your Archives

Discover why storing encryption keys offline is the most effective way to protect your archives, reduce attack surfaces, and ensure long-term data security.

Michel Duar

5 min read

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

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

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

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

Buying Guides Nov 27, 2025

Repairability in Modern Drives: What Consumers Should Demand

Modern drives are faster and smaller, but repairability often suffers. Discover the hidden costs of disposable designs and practical ways consumers can demand durable, maintainable storage.

Michel Duar

7 min read

Buying Guides Nov 20, 2025

The Rise of MRAM and ReRAM: Next-Gen Non-Volatile Memory Explained

As traditional memory technologies reach their physical and energy limits, MRAM and ReRAM emerge as next-generation solutions combining speed, endurance, and non-volatility. This article explores how these innovations are reshaping computing performance from embedded systems to data centers.

Michel Duar

5 min read