SSD overprovisioning explained
What is SSD overprovisioning? Learn how this essential optimisation maintains high write speeds and extends the lifespan of your SATA and NVMe drives
Storage
Cloud and Internet storage options and solutions
Hetzner Storage Share managed Nextcloud
Hetzner Storage Share review: a stable, secure, and cheap managed Nextcloud service. Learn why it beats self-hosting for syncing contacts and calendars.
iCloud Backup: What to Keep, What to Remove, and Why
iCloud backup almost full? Here’s how I reduced mine from 4 GB to 700 MB by backing up only what actually matters when changing phones.
Filen.io testing and notes
My experience with Filen.io (German zero-knowledge cloud storage): real upload/download speeds, pros and cons, app performance, and pricing.
Rclone installation and configuration step-by-step
Step-by-step guide to install and configure Rclone with Hetzner Storage Box – encrypt, sync, and browse cloud backups easily on Windows or Linux.
My (backups) Storage stack
My full backup setup: encrypted physical drives plus Hetzner Storage Box for automated cloud backups, with Pcloud and Filen.io for extra offsite copies.
Nextcloud selfhosted install on shared hosting
Step-by-step guide to installing and running Nextcloud on shared hosting with Calendar, Contacts, and Notes syncing across all devices.
Hard Disks 101 – explained
All you ever wanted to know about hard disk drives, but never considered asking. 🙂
Hetzner Storage Box explained
What is a Hetzner Storage Box? Is it a good choice for cloud FTP storage? How to configure and use it?
How to refresh stored data with Linux and Windows
How to perform HDD and SSD maintenance for the less frequently used storage / backup drives? Why does this need to be done?
Cloud storage options
Cloud storage options that I use and recommend. Both free and paid for. Space available, security, speed, convenience of use…