How-tos are detailed posts that explain how stuff works and how to get things done. All how-tos on Dong Knows Tech are based on real-world experience or hands-on testing.
This post will help you set up remote access to your Synology NAS server using Synology’s built-in QuickConnect and Dynamic DNS. Both of these methods have pros and cons, and you’ll figure out which, when, and how to use each by the end of this page—that’s the idea anyway. Remember …
Backing up data is essential, but many of us often don’t do that until it’s too late. This post aims to reduce that risk among Windows users. Mac fans should check out this post on Time Machine instead. This post will walk you through both of these practical applications. You …
Not all solid-state drives (SSDs) are created equal. Specifically, an NVMe SSD upgrade can deliver much faster performance on a machine that’s already using a SATA SSD. In fact, an NVMe SSD with a speedier standard is also significantly better than an older one. The good news is you can …
In solid-state drives (SSDs), TRIM is a command that helps, well, trim down the unnecessary writing to a solid-state drive (SSD) hence maximizing its life span. Even an SSD of extreme endurance, like the Samsung 970 PRO, can quickly become unreliable with TRIM disabled. This post will walk you through …
Since I first published the post on how to turn a router into a NAS server, I’ve received multiple inquiries on making that “server” a Time Machine backup destination. In other words, folks want a Time Capsule alternative. And that makes sense since Apple got out of the networking business …
Time Machine is an excellent backup tool for any Mac. However, by default, it keeps all backup versions until the backup destination, be it an external drive or a storage server, is full. This practice can be wasteful, and eventually, you’ll have no space for other uses, like storing files. …
In case you don’t know, using your Android’s Photos app (or Google Photos for iOS), you can automatically save an unlimited amount of photos and videos on Google cloud for free, making it easy to access and share them. Just sign in Google Photos using any platform, and all is …
An SSD upgrade is quite simple. All you have to do is make a clone of an existing drive to a solid-state drive. Then physically swap the former out for the latter. The process will help the computer perform much faster—if it initially uses a hard drive as its primary …
Time Machine Backup is a Mac computer’s excellent built-in backup tool, similar to File History in Windows. Once set up, it runs by itself in the background and keeps many versions of your data. As a result, you get the chance to undo not only accidental file deletions but also …
You can easily find a cheap laptop for just a few hundred dollars. Chances are, though, the machine is slow, taking longer to boot up than it took to deliver it to you. OK, I exaggerated, but seriously, these budget laptops are a pain to use. The good news is …
