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| Article Title | Author | Company | eMag Issue | Article Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petabytes are the New Terabytes | Tom Coughlin | Organizer and Chairman of the 2013 Storage Visions Conference | Dec 2012 |
The growth in content complexity will drive higher storage demand for rich media projects including direct attached storage but increasingly network attached storage and even Internet-accessed cloud-based storage as the speed of these solutions increases and the costs go down. A project that used to require terabytes of storage may now require petabytes at a higher resolution and frame rate. |
| RuralHomeSoft™ - Home Management Software | Peter Jordan | Feb 2010 |
So! You want to: * Use smart weather based irrigation for your gardens and lawn, keep track of water usage and respect municipal watering restrictions * Set up your own weather station for temperature, humidity and rainfall * Log current and forecasted weather from your local online weather station * Monitor your geothermal heat pump or other HVAC system’s cycles, performance and power usage * Keep your cold cellar at a constant temperature in the winter * Keep the humidity in your basement constant in the summer, and * Get comprehensive daily email reports | |
| Network Attached Storage (NAS) On a Home Network | Grayson Evans | Training Reels | Nov 2008 |
This month's TIP covers the use of Network Attached Storage (NAS) as part of a home network. It's simple; if you're installing a data network as part of your custom install, then you should be installing a NAS device as part of that network. It is so beneficial, relatively low cost, and easy to incorporate, I can't imagine any reason not to include it. And, I promise, your customer will wonder how the family lived without it. |
| Maxtor Shared Storage II | Bob Hetherington | Maxtor | Dec 2007 |
So now when I go on a business trip all I do is grab this drive and throw it in the trunk of the car. I now have a backup of everything ... whether I need to use it or just to feel safe having it all with me. After the wildfires here in San Diego recently I think we can all relate to the need to have a backup of your stuff that is easy to grab and run with. Perhaps the manufacturer should consider putting this thing in a waterproof and fireproof box. Now that would be a nice bit of insurance that would make us all feel warm and fuzzy don't you think? |
| Interview - New Keyboard Design | John Parkinson | New Standard Keyboards | Oct 2007 |
Two-finger typists stand to gain even more because the New Standard keyboard allows them to finally break through the touch-typing barrier, with more benefits than mere speed and accuracy. The main benefit of touch-typing is that the eyes and attention can be directed to the work being done instead of to the keyboard. |
| Things to Know About the New SDHC Flash Cards | Carol Warren | Antarra Communications | Aug 2007 |
The RIDATA SDHC flash memory card also features CPRM copyright protection for optimal security and reliability, ECC auto-correction to correct data errors, and a firmware-update function that provides the latest firmware and flawless compatibility with future advanced equipment. |
| VideoStudio 11 Plus | G.A. “Andy” Marken | Jun 2007 |
VideoStudio 11 Plus is a product that can make casual videographers look good and more serious professionals look outstanding. In addition to enabling you to enjoy your content at home or on the go, it is all ready to handle your HDV and AVCHD camcorder content and store it on tomorrow’s HD DVD and BD discs. | |
| Verbatim 12GB USB HD | G.A. “Andy” Marken | Jun 2007 |
In a period where time, accuracy and security are important, we found the Verbatim Store ‘n Go 12GB USB HD a smart solution for people who want information instantly available 24x7 that is safe and secure. It’s a great way to keep your content personal. | |
| The State of Next Generation DVD | G.A. “Andy” Marken | Jun 2007 |
In a perfect world there would be one format but today consumers are accustomed to choosing the solution and approach which bests meets our specific needs…and budget! | |
| NTI Shadow v3.0 | G.A. “Andy” Marken | Jun 2007 |
We wanted a solution that would be inexpensive for all of the systems in the house and would allow the systems to be backed up to an external drive locally as well as on the home network. | |
| Choose Media As Though Your Data Life Depends On It | G.A. “Andy” Marken | Jun 2007 |
CD, DVD storage won’t stem the overwhelming flow of documents, data and information you gather and receive every day, but it does have the higher capacity we need. It also provides portability, random access, longevity (50+ years), and data reliability … all at a storage cost of less than $.01/MB. | |
| You Need A Simple Notebook & Desktop Backup Strategy. | Damon Bruccoleri | Dec 2006 |
For the desktop user who is unwilling to open their computer, and needs extra USB ports, this drive may be a good choice. Complimenting with Norton Ghost backup software would make a good choice better. | |
| To backup or not to backup | Dr.Taleb Hammad | Genie-soft | Oct 2005 |
At home, even something as small as the family's digital photos can be irreplaceable. Think of all those memories lost and unrepeatable events in your life stored in your digital photos. |
| The Big ShareDrive Impact on Mobility | Xmultiple Technologies | Xmultiple Technologies | Oct 2005 |
ShareDrives improve your mobile data capabilities by giving you a device to copy files and folders without a computer. |
| ADS Network Attached Storage | G.A. “Andy” Marken | Oct 2005 |
The NAS kit delivers all of the features and capabilities of a number of the prepackaged solutions we considered with a lot more storage capacity. Best of all it only cost a fraction of the high-capacity NAS offerings and a quarter of an hour of our time. | |
| Benefits of USB Device Connectivity | silex technology America | Silex Technology America, Inc | Aug 2005 |
Silex takes a look at the Top-10 ways businesses, government agencies, homeowners, resellers, and system integrators can utilize USB device servers to connect USB devices directly to a network. |
| SOHO Storage Solutions | Charles Klinker | SmartDisk Corporation | Feb 2005 |
Using a design that incorporates a patented chip and software technology, a NetDisk drive operates as a PC’s local hard disk and can be shared with other PC’s connected over Ethernet to your LAN. |
| NetDisk Network Storage Device | Bob Hetherington | Feb 2005 |
Within a few minutes I had access to 160 gigabytes of storage designated as Drive E. Simple as that. And it's available to all computers on that network. | |
| Internet based Monitoring using low cost solutions. | Gary Drake | www.BroadbandSentry.com | Jun 2004 |
Adding some simple monitoring tools, and Internet ready devices, your existing network connection brings your real world to your wired world. |
| Wireless Internet Connections | Phil Philcox | The Press Association | Aug 2002 |
Last week, I took the laptop outside and did some work from a park bench/table across the street and as long as I stayed within a thousand feet or so from the apartment, I was connected. If you're tripping over wires, settling for a slow speed modem connection when you're away from your main desktop or using your laptop in another room, there are solutions and they're not only convenient, but they're affordable as well. |
| Compaq iPAQ 3835 Pocket PC | Bob Hetherington | Jun 2002 |
So ... we're off on a new journey into the future of technology with a new tool to help us mark the way. I don't think everyone needs a Pocket PC ... but if you work or play in a busy information packed world then you will probably use one in the future. I like the iPAQ because it's functionality is totally familiar to me (as a windows user) and the learning curve was short. The unit is well made and easy to use ... that's all it takes to convince an old dog to try some new tricks :-) |
