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technology2 days ago•5 min saved

Apple Eliminates User-Replaceable SSDs in New Mac mini, Driving Costs Up

Apple has removed the user-upgradable SSD slot from the new M6 Mac mini, forcing customers to pay significantly more for storage upgrades. The base price jumped from $599 to $899, while a 2TB configuration now costs $1,900 compared to roughly $920 for the previous generation with an aftermarket drive. This change eliminates a key value proposition, making the Mac mini less accessible for budget-conscious buyers who previously relied on third-party storage upgrades.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #m6-chip #mac-mini

gaming4 days ago•17 min saved

Suneast leaks 2TB microSD Express card for Switch 2, targeting storage crunch

Suneast has leaked a 2TB microSD Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering a potential solution to the console's 256GB internal storage limits. While no release date or price is confirmed, the card could hold over 100 games, though current 1TB cards already cost over $300 due to a global memory shortage.

via Notebookcheck|

#gaming #memory-shortage #microsd-express

technology7 days ago•20 min saved

Toshiba’s HDD Expansion Triggers 10% Plunge in Seagate and Western Digital

Shares of Seagate and Western Digital dropped approximately 10% following news that Toshiba is expanding its hard disk drive production. The move signals increased competition in the storage market, pressuring valuations for the two major incumbents.

via Yahoo Finance|

#hdd #seagate #storage

technology17 days ago•8 min saved

Galaxy S27 May Skip RAM Upgrades to Keep Flagship Prices Down

Rumors suggest the Galaxy S27 lineup will largely retain the RAM and storage configurations from the S26, with only the S27 Ultra rumored to offer 16GB RAM and 1TB storage; Samsung may skip RAM/storage upgrades to keep prices manageable amid memory-chip cost pressures, a stance noted alongside rival Google's higher-RAM Pixel options.

via PhoneArena|

#galaxy-s27 #pricing #ram

technology18 days ago•15 min saved

OnePlus 16 Debuts in China With Up to 1TB Storage and Three Colorways

OnePlus 16 has been officially unveiled in China with four memory configurations up to 1TB and three color options, a square rear camera module, and a triple-camera setup with LED flash; no international release date yet, as outside-China availability remains uncertain, while leaks point to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, a 9,000 mAh battery, LPDDR6 RAM, and a 200MP main camera.

via Notebookcheck|

#china #oneplus #smartphones

gaming19 days ago•25 min saved

FF7 Revelation May Need 200 GB of Storage at Launch

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is estimated to require around 200 GB of storage, per game director Naoki Hamaguchi at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Although physical editions will use a single disc, the game will require a download on all platforms, and the final size could change before its April 8, 2027 launch. By comparison, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PC launched at around 155 GB, and PS5 discs max at 100 GB, implying a download or additional content will accompany the release.

via techpowerup.com|

#200-gb #blu-ray-discs #final-fantasy-7-revelation

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Prepare Your iPhone for iOS 27: Backups, Space, and App Compatibility

To prep for iOS 27, back up your iPhone (iCloud or computer), update to iOS 26 first if needed, and free about 18–25 GB of space for a smooth install. Check app compatibility with the new OS, use iPhone Storage to offload or delete unused apps and remove duplicate photos or large attachments, ensure you know your Apple ID, keep the device charged, and use a reliable Wi‑Fi connection. You might also consider waiting a short time after release to hear user feedback before upgrading.

via bgr.com|

#backups #ios #iphone

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Apple unveils M6/M5 Pro Mac Minis and M5 Max/Ultra Mac Studio RAM and storage pricing

Apple announced a new Mac Mini lineup (M6 and M5 Pro) and Mac Studio lineup (M5 Max and M5 Ultra) with a wide range of RAM and SSD configurations and tiered pricing. Base Mini models start around $900 with various RAM/SSD upgrade costs, while Mac Studio variants emphasize higher CPU/GPU cores and larger RAM, featuring 10 Gb Ethernet as standard and several SSD upgrades whose prices can exceed the base computer in some configurations. Availability is pegged for late October, with notes on color options and a few configuration gaps and quirks, including a top-end setup estimated around $18,300.

via Daring Fireball|

#apple #mac-mini #mac-studio

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Protect Your External SSD: Five Habits to Stop Doing

To extend the life and performance of an external SSD, avoid abrupt unplugging and always eject properly, keep at least 10% of the drive unused (ideally stay below 85% full), skip defragmentation in favor of TRIM-based optimization, ensure good cooling/ventilation to prevent thermal throttling, and don’t treat an SSD as a cold archive—use a 3-2-1 backup strategy and refresh offline backups periodically.

via bgr.com|

#data-backup #drive-health #ejection-safeguards

technology1 month ago•169 min saved

Photos and caches: two main culprits behind most phone storage woes

A Tom’s Guide poll finds 83% of phone-storage issues come from two culprits: 42% from photos and 41% from hidden app caches, with forgotten downloads and idle games making up the rest. The fix is four storage traps: offload heavy photos to the cloud (iPhone users enable Optimize Storage; Android users can use Google Photos Free Up Space), clear app caches (Android: Settings > Apps > Storage > Clear Cache; iPhone: use in‑app options or reinstall; Safari data clear), purge downloaded media you forgot about, and offload unused games since saves are often stored in the cloud. You don’t need a new phone to reclaim space.

via Tom's Guide|

#cache #downloads #games

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro to Start at 256GB, but Price Hikes Loom

TrendForce says the iPhone 18 Pro will begin with 256GB of storage, matching the iPhone 17 Pro, while its bill of materials is estimated to be about 38–40% higher. As a result, base prices could rise by roughly $200–$300, with starts around $1,399 for the Pro and $1,499 for the Pro Max, ahead of a September launch amid broader Apple price increases driven by memory-chip shortages.

via MacRumors|

#bill-of-materials #iphone-18-pro #price-increase

gaming2 months ago•5 min saved

Final Fantasy XIV lands on Switch 2 with a free trial, but it demands big storage

Final Fantasy XIV is now available on Switch 2 with a free trial that includes the base game and the Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers expansions. Players must create a Nintendo Switch Online account and a Square Enix account, though an Switch Online subscription isn’t required to play. The trial caps characters at level 80 and omits multiplayer features, PvP, and Ultimate Raids. Square Enix will waive subscription fees for about a month after launch; after that, a 30-day free play period begins for new platform registrations, with a separate Switch 2 subscription required for this version. Pre-purchasing Switch 2 editions disables the free trial. The Complete Edition is 30% off through Aug 13, 2026 (about $41.99/£31.49). If you already have a sub on another platform, you can play on Switch 2 at 50% off, though you’ll still be paying twice. A major caveat: the free trial weighs in at roughly 117.2GB, a sizable download that will eat into limited Switch 2 storage.

via Eurogamer.net|

#final-fantasy-xiv #free-trial #gaming

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Stretch Android Storage: Cloud, USB Drives, and OTG Tricks

To free up space on Android without a microSD, you can use cloud storage like Google One/Photos/Drive (15GB free, with backups counting toward your quota) or connect USB-C external storage via OTG (external SSDs or USB drives accessed through the phone’s file manager). Some newer Android versions also let you move installed apps to an SD card on devices that still include a microSD slot. High-end phones capable of 8K recording may even write directly to an external SSD.

via Engadget|

#android #cloud-storage #otg

technology2 months ago•9 min saved

Google will count Android backups toward Google storage with a 45-day warning

Google has begun emailing Android users about a policy change that, in 45 days, will count all Android backups—SMS, call history, device and app settings—toward Google Account storage. The change adds to Photos and MMS already using space and introduces granular backup controls for Android 9+ to choose which data and apps are backed up. Users can monitor backup usage via Google One, free up space, upgrade storage, or disable backups if needed; if over the limit, automatic backups pause. Typical backup size impact is small, around 30–40 MB.

via Android Authority|

#android #backup #google

technology2 months ago•12 min saved

Longevity for Optical Discs: 10 Pro Tips to Preserve DVDs and Blu-Rays

The article outlines how to extend the life of DVDs, CDs, Blu-rays, and LaserDiscs: store them cool, dry, and upright away from sunlight; handle by the edges; clean with air and a soft cloth; avoid label-side contact and labeling; consider ripping to digital copies (with legal caveats); test discs periodically for defects; avoid aggressive resurfacing; watch for disc rot; and keep players well-maintained, noting burned vs pressed discs have different lifespans.

via bgr.com|

#backups #disc-preservation #disc-rot