Tag Archives: Storage

Synology caves, walks back some drive restrictions on upcoming NAS models

The about-face As of the October 8 release of DSM 7.3, the input has been utilized. Here’s the full section from the company’s DSM 7.3 announcement: As a part of its mission statement, Synology is committed to delivering reliable, high-performance storage systems. This commitment has led to a standardized process of rigorous testing and validation… Read More: Synology caves, walks back some drive restrictions on upcoming NAS… »

Hang out with Ars in San Jose and DC this fall for two infrastructure events

Enlarge / Infrastructure! reader comments 16 Howdy, Arsians! Last year, we partnered with IBM to host an in-person event in the Houston area where we all gathered together, had some cocktails, and talked about resiliency and the future of IT. Location always matters for things like this, and so we hosted it at Space Center… Read More: Hang out with Ars in San Jose and DC this… »

New data illustrates time’s effect on hard drive failure rates

reader comments 90 with 0 posters participating Share this story SSDs have usurped hard disk drives (HDDs) when it comes to performance, but whether building a network-attached storage (NAS) or having high-capacity needs on a budget, plenty of people still rely on spinning platters. Older drives that have seen a lot of use, however, may… Read More: New data illustrates time’s effect on hard drive failure rates »

Basic home office hacks: 8 things you need to elevate your workspace

Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Home offices have gotten a lot of attention over the last couple of years. When offices all over the world shut down at the beginning of the pandemic, we were all reminded how important it is to have a consistent, comfortable workspace with all the tools and tech… Read More: Basic home office hacks: 8 things you need to elevate… »