July 16, 2021
Storage Short Take #33
A must-read on ransomware, major news in the world of storage media, and some shifts in management
The Dr. is in…
July 16, 2021
July 2, 2021
Storage Short Take #32
Western Digital’s very, very bad week, Synology releases a major update to its NAS software, NVMe-oF begins to show some moves, and a really fun bonus round (hint: blast from the past!)
June 23, 2021
June 18, 2021
June 9, 2021
April 8, 2021
Nothing To Hide: Redux
The specter of secret recordings of university professors once again opens the door to the loss of individual rights and freedoms.
December 21, 2020
The Mysterious Hard Drive
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but something happened over the weekend that is prompting me to write a blog that I believe is worth spreading far and wide. You see, over the weekend I found myself the unexpected caretaker of a complete stranger’s digital life. Through a strange set of circumstances, I found myself in possession of his…
October 28, 2020
Quora: How Do I Stop Myself From Oversharing?
An interesting question on Quora came up, and I thought I’d try my hand at answering: How do I stop myself from impulsively oversharing deep and personal sad stuff about myself to people who barely know me? Why do I do this? So, putting on my “armchair psychiatrist” hat, I thought I’d write a response. It’s a very straightforward question that…
September 10, 2020
Quora Question: How Do Contextual Clues Help The Communication Process?
A Quora question asks about how context affects communication.
August 20, 2020
Synology Adds DS1520+ to Product Lineup
The new Synology DS1520+ is the direct successor to the DS1019+, and is the largest member of the 20-series Plus lineup.