OWC Unveils Memory Card Software, Readers, and Portable Shared Jellyfish XT NAS
OWC has announced its new Innergize software for memory cards, new memory card readers, and its new Jellyfish XT Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Solution.
The Synology Diskstation DS423+ is a 4-Bay NAS for Your Home Business
Synology has announced a new network attached storage (NAS) solution designed for home and small business use. The DS423+ is a four-bay solution that is compact, faster than its predecessor, and capable of being the hub of multiple attached systems.
Synology’s New 2-Bay DS223 NAS Promises Simple Data Management
Synology has announced the DiskStation DS223 network attached storage (NAS) system, a new two-bay storage solution in its "Value" lineup of essential storage servers aimed at home and work-from-home use.
Storaxa is a Customizable Remote NAS and Home Cloud Storage System
Arrotrack Technology has announced a new fully customizable remote NAS cloud storage system called Storaxa.
Synology’s New DS923+ 4-Bay is a Compact NAS for Home Businesses
Synology has announced the DiskStation DS923+ network attached storage (NAS) system, the latest addition to its Plus line of storage devices for home businesses.
Synology’s New WiFi 6 Mesh Router is Designed for the Home
Synology, a brand whose name is most commonly associated with network-attached storage (NAS) devices that are very popular among photographers, also has a growing line of WiFi routers. Its latest is the WRX560, a WiFi 6 mesh-compatible router designed for the modern home.
The Best Drobo Alternatives in 2023
Drobo, one of the most popular brands for storage among photographers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. While this doesn't mean the brand will disappear, it might be time to look for an alternative option just in case.
The Synology DS1522+ is a New Compact Desktop 5-Bay NAS
Synology has announced a new five-bay network-attached storage (NAS) array called the DS1522+. It has a relatively small footprint, can be expanded to up to 15 drives, and supports NVMe SSD caching and 10GbE networking.
Snoop Dogg: Photographers Shouldn’t Own Their Photos of Celebrities
In response to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against fellow rapper Nas, Snoop Dogg argues photographers should not own the photos they take of celebrities.
A Comprehensive Overview of Photo Storage Backup Strategies
The topic of proper backup and storage strategies for creatives has been a heated debate for years. While there are a plethora of best practices to follow, arguably there is no "one size fits all" solution to cater to every photographer's needs.
Seagate Unveils a High-Endurance M.2 SSD that’s ‘Ideal for Creative Pros’
The folks at Seagate have just added an M.2 NVMe SSD to their high-endurance IronWolf lineup. The new IronWolf 510 is described as "ideal for creative pros" and "the world's first PCIe SSD" to meet the rigorous endurance specifications set by Network Attached Storage (NAS) manufacturers.
RAID/NAS/DAS 101: Running Out of Storage Space
What do you do when your NAS/RAID/DAS is almost filled up and you need more storage? The answer probably isn’t what you think… Some DAS and NAS, like those from Synology and Drobo, let you replace smaller drives with larger drives to “add capacity.” But doing that doesn’t necessarily give you access to a meaningful amount of additional storage.
RAID/NAS/DAS for Photographers on a Budget
Not everyone needs the massive terabytes of storage that are possible with a RAID/NAS/DAS storage device. But you don’t need to fill up all the drive slots in one of these devices to get the advantages offered. This article is going to look at how to set up a storage device similar to offerings from Synology and Drobo with a small amount of storage (4-8TB) that gives you the benefits of the RAID redundant storage now with room to grow with your storage needs.
Nissin’s New MG10 Flash Comes with a Versatile Hand Grip
Nissin has just announced the MG10, a new versatile 2.4GHz wireless TTL flash that comes with a hand grip you can mount to it.
Review: WD My Cloud Pro Series Gives Your Photo Studio a Private Cloud
If you'd like to back up your photos and collaborate on them locally, then creating a private cloud with a network attached storage (NAS) server is one way to go. One option on the market these days is Western Digital's My Cloud Pro Series line. We reviewed the WD My Cloud Pro Series PR2100 to see what it's like to set it up in your photo studio.