Operating systems are the platform software on which other applications can run.
Here’s some exciting news that might get you busy in a good way on a slow day. Synology has just told me that DSM 7.2—the latest version of its DiskStation Manager operating system for NAS servers—is now officially available in the US. The new version has been available elsewhere in …
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 …
June 29, 2021, marked the availability of Synology’s much-anticipated worldwide release of the well-known NAS operating system, DSM 7. Since then, the new OS has been available for anyone to download and upgrade their supported server. DSM stands for DiskStation Manager, and version 7.0 is the latest. It’s the first …
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 …
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 …
No matter if you’re a new user or a pro, you’ll find at least some of the following Mac tips and tricks useful a few times a day. Mac tips and tricks: What macOS is it? The first thing you should know about your Mac is its model and year. …
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 …
