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Securing Data at Rest
Nirvanix cloud shutdown demonstrates importance of physical storage
The recent shutdown of startup Nirvanix has brought some of the cloud’s shortcomings to the fore and underscored the importance of maintaining physical backups.
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The advantages of working with uncompressed video
For videographers and media professionals, uncompressed video recording is the best way to capture accurate and high-quality footage, whether for filmmaking or documenting an event like a wedding.
SSDs becoming more cost-effective than magnetic storage
SSDs drives offer more cost-effective productivity and speed than HDDs.
Ultrabooks and SSD defragmentation
Ultrabooks are quickly becoming popular choices for consumer PCs.
Looking at the future of NAND flash
For several years, the price of SSD drives has been declining as manufacturers have discovered new methods for creating smaller cells that still write reliably and with minimal interference. However, SSD makers may be bumping up against the limits of current technology, forcing them to consider multi-level arrangements or possibly vertical NAND.
Correctly backing up data when moving from HDD to SSD
Data archiving tools and optical accessories can make setting up a new SSD easy.
3D flash storage will boost next generation of SSD drives
Upcoming advancements in 3D flash memory, or vertical NAND, should accelerate the pace at which SSDs overtake spinning hard drives.
Overclocking SSDs: Benefits and possible risks
Future adjustments to NAND usage, such as overclocking, may make SSD drives more appealing to specific clienteles like gamers.