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October 5
- Why You Should Consider Buying an Arm-Powered NAS➀ Starting with your first NAS, Arm-powered NAS is a good choice for beginners; ➁ Arm-powered NAS is more affordable due to the lower cost of Arm processors; ➂ An Arm processor is sufficient for basic NAS tasks and doesn't require a powerful CPU; ➃ Arm CPUs use less power than x86 chips, saving on utility bills; ➄ Arm NAS can be used for various tasks, including home surveillance, without requiring high power consumption.
August 26
- Essential Specs to Consider When Buying an SSD➀ SSD endurance, measured in Terabytes Written (TBW), is crucial for determining its lifespan; ➁ The type of NAND flash (SLC, MLC, TLC, QLC) affects cost, performance, and durability; ➂ A high-quality controller can significantly enhance SSD performance; ➃ DRAM presence can boost sustained write operations; ➄ Random read/write speeds are more indicative of real-world performance in gaming and general use.
August 18
- 4 Ways to Create Your Own Security Tools with a Raspberry Pi➀ Secure your home network using Raspberry Pi with tools like Nmap, Wireshark, VPN, and firewall. ➁ Transform a Raspberry Pi into a budget-friendly security camera system. ➂ Use Raspberry Pi as a password manager with Vaultwarden for cross-device access. ➃ Create a USB sniffer with a Raspberry Pi Pico to monitor USB port activities.