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2 days agoI drove a bulldozer over this SSD enclosure so you don't have to - here's the result
Portable SSDs like the Terramaster D1 offer reliable, durable storage solutions with high speeds and compact design.
If you've ever used tools like PhonicMind or LALAL.AI, you know the drill: Upload your MP3. Wait in a queue. Pay for "credits" or high-quality downloads. Your file sits on someone else's server. For musicians, producers, or just karaoke fans, this is slow and privacy-invasive.
As investors turned their back on software (notably, the seat-based software-as-a-service companies), they're turned towards hardware in a big-time way. You wouldn't know it by looking at those flat shares of Nvidia ( NASDAQ:NVDA), but the iShares Semiconductor ETF ( NASDAQ:SOXX) is up around 13% year to date, with few signs of slowing down. The winners within semis have been broad, but the undisputed kings of the 2026 semiconductor surge belongs to the memory and storage stocks.
In the not-so-distant past, the solution for boosting the speed of an aging, sluggish PC was to add more RAM or upgrade the processor. Now, the way to sail over that speed bump is to get a new storage drive, and there's no better storage upgrade for performance than fitting your system with an M.2 drive. Also: What is MoCA 2.5? How this low-cost networking option can seriously improve your internet There is no shortage of excellent M.2 drives out there, but if you're looking for high-end performance and stability when the going gets tough, the is well worth a look.
Microsoft has achieved a breakthrough with Project Silica. The technology for long-term data storage now works with borosilicate glass. This is the same material used for cookware and oven doors. The method can store data for up to 10,000 years. Long-term storage of digital information remains a challenge for data centers and archives. Magnetic tapes and hard drives degrade within a few decades, making them less suitable for storing data for future generations.
Professionals often need more than just capacity. They require better performance for handling full HD and 4K video, enhanced durability and reliability to withstand frequent use and harsh environments, and a broader range of options to meet specific needs.
Well, you can, but there are a couple of features that are pretty specific to the Raspberry Pi Flash Drive. The first is SMART health reporting and support for TRIM. While I've come across a few drives that had the chips to do this, I can't think of any other flash drives off the top of my head that offer this.
If you use your phone for vlogs or social media videos, but find that its built-in microphone degrades video quality, it might be time for an upgrade. Shure's is a great option if you want an easy-to-use solution that offers more customization than a cheap mini lavalier mic. Also: How one tiny microphone solved my biggest video production problems However, if you're looking for a microphone that works from far away, this one isn't it. The MV88 USB-C easily upgrades your phone's microphone, keeping your recording's audio level consistent while reducing background noise. At $160, there are less expensive options, but they might not offer the same production features. Here's what to know before you buy.