OWC SoftRAID 8 is now available. The latest release now, for the first time, is avaible with a free tier.
You’ll learn in this post how to keep your data safe from accidental or malicious deletion or alteration, such as being encrypted by ransomware. There are many ways to get this done, but Synology’s Snapshot is among the easiest and most effective. That said, this applies only to those with …
At first glance, the Synology BeeDrive portable SSD, first announced in May 2023, is an odd device. It has nothing to do with what Synology has been known for, a NAS maker. But after spending my sweet time with it, I realize it’s a perfect device for those needing a …
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 …
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. …
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 …
