Tag: Storage

Putting the byte on a scale

Putting the byte on a scale

July 1, 2013

Data has been a hot topic for more than a decade now as the accumulation of the good ol' byte...

The history of data storage costs

The history of data storage costs

May 16, 2013

Over the last few decades, the way that data is stored has evolved faster than just about any form of...

A decade made a huge difference in flash drive memory pricing

A decade made a huge difference in flash drive memory pricing

November 18, 2022

Today, you can buy a flash drive with enough memory to store more than a room full of floppy discs.We...

Is DNA coding your data the future of stored information?

Is DNA coding your data the future of stored information?

June 30, 2022

Recently on Spectrum, Scientists from Harvard University have successfully converted a 53,000 word book into a single strand of DNA....

Don’t get caught off-guard

Don’t get caught off-guard

August 14, 2012

While a major disaster, such as a tornado or hurricane, is unlikely, it’s best that businesses prepare for such catastrophic...

YouSendIt launches new services to take on Dropbox

YouSendIt launches new services to take on Dropbox

July 27, 2011

In the world of cloud storage and file sharing, few companies are growing faster than Dropbox. Since January 2010, the...

Infinite USB? Right On! And on, and on, and on…

Infinite USB? Right On! And on, and on, and on…

June 30, 2010

The word 'infinite' is pretty versatile - infinite wisdom, infinite kung fu, infinite shrimp buffet. It's a buzz word, and...

For The Gentleman Who Has Everything, and Needs Somewhere To Put It

For The Gentleman Who Has Everything, and Needs Somewhere To Put It

May 27, 2010

There's never a shortage of interesting storage options for the full spectrum of geek chic. Earlier this week, I showed...

iPad Logic: Why You Need The Dropbox App

iPad Logic: Why You Need The Dropbox App

May 4, 2010

If you’re one of those new million iPad owners then you need to know about Dropbox for iPad. This free...

Blu-Ray Format Now Competing With… uh… Itself

Blu-Ray Format Now Competing With… uh… Itself

April 7, 2010

The good news: Blu-Ray has released a new format standard, bumping the capacity of a single disc up to a...

A Visual Homage To Data Storage

A Visual Homage To Data Storage

April 6, 2010

(Image Credit: "Evolution of Storage" by Curtiss Spontelli | CC) We consume an amazing amount of data, but we also...