Effects of Garbage Collection and TRIM on SSD Performance
All Flash–based storage devices, SSDs included, are unique in the way they deal with previously deleted data. When a file is deleted in Windows or any OS, the file still exists on the storage device,...
Magnetic Tape - Should It Be Backed Up Or Archived?
Have you ever wondered what the two most frequently heard statements in regards to tape are? Yes? Well, here they are... - The magnetic tape is dead - Tape has no role in modern IT Over the years,...
How to Keep Devices Cool and Why it Matters
The use of cooling systems is prominent in many aspects of our day to day lives, we’re just not really aware of it! We need to cool lots of everyday things down in order for them to work properly....
What Is Over-Provisioning And How Does It Benefit An SSD?
To begin with, let's look at how an SSD works and the limits of non-volatile NAND flash memory, so you can understand why an SSD is configured with over-provisioning and what it does for the SSD...
How nanotechnology could change data storage in the future
Since the beginning of the new millennium, nanotechnology has been a hot topic in both the media and tech industry. Over this period of time, there has been much debate regarding what exactly...
Are your Android apps putting your phone at risk?
If you own an Android, you’re probably a regular visitor to the Google Play Store. Having the latest gaming app, or an app to tell you how many reps you’ve done at the gym is part and parcel of...
Discover iOS 12: The New Operating System from Apple
New operating system MacOS Mojave (10.14) Unveiled by Apple Last week we highlighted the new operating system, MacOS Mojave (10.14), which was unveiled at the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference in...