NAS stands for network-attached storage and provides a connection to a network, allowing you to link multiple computers and share data easily. They have great practicalities in the workplace thanks to their simplicity and functionality. However, a NAS isn’t the only type of device that can achieve some of what »

Time Capsule is a device made by Apple that was released onto the market in early 2008. Currently on its fourth generation, the Time Capsule is an out of the box appliance that acts as a residential gateway router and network-attached storage. Apple describes it as “automatic wireless backup for »

The majority of NAS (network attached storage) devices that are available use a wired connection, typically using Gigabit Ethernet. However, there are some available on the market, like Apple’s Time Capsule, that offer wireless connectivity. The question is whether you should purchase a wired or wireless NAS: what are the »

NTFS stands for New Technology File System and is Microsoft’s file system of choice in all of its operating systems since Windows NT 3.1 in 1993. Before this there was File Allocation Table or FAT (the 32 on the end came about later for 32-bit versions of Windows). NTFS is »

Although more and more businesses are becoming aware of how vital it is to back up, a surprising number are not encrypting their data. It’s all very well having copies of your data, but what happens if they go missing or get stolen? It is especially important when your data »

Dropbox is one of the best and most popular cloud storage solutions. The service will automatically sync your files across your computers and mobiles – it’s great for convenience and backup. Dropbox doesn’t just have home use, though. For a few years there has been Dropbox for Teams which offers »

A lot of homes and offices have both Windows PCs and Macs. It’s important that your data storage solution is one that will be compatible with both platforms. Your data is extremely vital and picking a suitable infrastructure is something that needs to be done right. Deciding on how you »

NTFS stands for New Technology File System and is the current file system used on Windows operating systems. It superseded the FAT file system and has been in place since Windows NT 3.1 back in 1993. NTFS has a file within which is known as the master file table (MFT). »

When you delete a file from your hard drive you would assume that it has gone forever. You’ve emptied the recycle bin and that should be the end of it, right? You’d be forgiven for thinking so. What actually happens is that the file is hidden and the part of »

If you or your business uses laptops then you should be aware that they can die for a variety of reasons. However, a dead laptop doesn’t necessarily mean that all the data stored on the hard drive is no longer accessible. It is different from a standard desktop computer, though. »