Synology QuickConnect vs. Dynamic DNS: Tips on NAS Servers’ Remote Access
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This post will help you set up remote access to your Synology NAS server using Synology’s built-in QuickConnect and Dynamic …
How-Tos
How-tos are detailed posts explaining the way stuff works and how to get things done. All how-tos are based on real-world expreince or hands-on testing.
Windows Backup: Do That Today with These Free Apps
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Backing up data is essential, but many of us often don’t do that until it’s too late. This post aims …
How to Give Windows an In-place NVMe SSD Upgrade
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Not all solid-state drives (SSDs) are created equal. Specifically, an NVMe SSD upgrade can deliver much faster performance on a …
SSD TRIM Command: How to Make Sure It’s Enabled on Your Computer
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In solid-state drives (SSDs), TRIM is a command that helps, well, trim down the unnecessary writing to a solid-state drive …
How to Turn your USB-enabled Wi-Fi Router into a Time Capsule
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Since I first published the post on how to turn a router into a NAS server, I’ve received multiple inquiries …
Here’s How to Keep Time Machine’s Backup Storage Under Control
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Time Machine is an excellent backup tool for any Mac. However, by default, it keeps all backup versions until the …
How to Get Unlimited Google Photos Backup for Life
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In case you don’t know, using your Android’s Photos app (or Google Photos for iOS), you can automatically save an …
HDD to SSD Upgrade: The Best Way to Revitalize Your PC
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An SSD upgrade is quite simple. All you have to do is make a clone of an existing drive to …
Mac’s Time Machine Backup: All You Need to Know
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Time Machine Backup is a Mac computer’s excellent built-in backup tool, similar to File History in Windows. Once set up, …
How to Turn a Cheap Laptop Great: Tips on Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
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You can easily find a cheap laptop for just a few hundred dollars. Chances are, though, the machine is slow, …
