Storage
NAS, DAS, SSDs, NVMe, backups, RAID, file systems, sync tools, and storage design decisions for homes and small labs.
RAID vs Backup: What Each One Protects
07/15/2026
RAID can keep a system running through some drive failures. Backup helps you recover from deletion, corruption, ransomware, theft, fire, and bad changes.
NAS vs DAS vs Cloud: Choosing Storage by Workflow
07/15/2026
NAS shares storage over the network, DAS attaches directly to one computer, and cloud storage syncs or hosts data through a provider.
HDD vs SATA SSD vs NVMe: Which Storage Should You Buy?
07/15/2026
HDDs fit bulk storage, SATA SSDs fit budget upgrades, and NVMe SSDs fit boot drives, VMs, games, and active workloads.
3-2-1 Backup Rule Explained for Real Homes
07/15/2026
The 3-2-1 rule means three copies, two media or systems, and one offsite copy. The real test is whether you can restore.