They also make for excellent cat toys. Zelda loves knocking (ones that do not have an atty screwed on) them off my desk and chasing them as she bats them around. They slide great on hardwood floors like a hockey puck!
Who can name the tanks pictured. 
Gotcha!
If looking for a stationary storage solution, I would choose a NAS (Network Attached Storage). This will be a very small computer that houses 1 or more drives (depending on design) that attaches to your router. You will be able to access the files and back up to it from any device that connects to your network, either wired or wireless. The Western Digital My Cloud has many different models to choose from and is reasonably priced (depending on capacity and features).
If looking for something that is portable, that you can plug into a computer via USB, SSD drives do not require an external power supply and they are not as prone to drop damage. They are however more expensive and are of lower capacity. Samsung is one of the better SSD brands
If you need large capacity then a mechanical hard drive may be your only solution. In the consumer market there are only 2 mechanical hard drive manufacturers, Western Digital and Seagate. There are many other brands, but they all fall under one of the 2. I have always used Western Digital drives and have never experienced problems – so this would be a bit biased but I would recommend Western Digital. Many different models and storage capacities to choose from at various price points.
How much storage are you looking for?
I’d have to check the hard drive I have now and see how big that is. My big space eater is pictures. Every one of them since 1999 is digital and now I’m saving them in raw too.
Thanks for all the info. Very helpful!
My 4tb seagate has never given me any trouble eitherGotcha!
If looking for a stationary storage solution, I would choose a NAS (Network Attached Storage). This will be a very small computer that houses 1 or more drives (depending on design) that attaches to your router. You will be able to access the files and back up to it from any device that connects to your network, either wired or wireless. The Western Digital My Cloud has many different models to choose from and is reasonably priced (depending on capacity and features).
If looking for something that is portable, that you can plug into a computer via USB, SSD drives do not require an external power supply and they are not as prone to drop damage. They are however more expensive and are of lower capacity. Samsung is one of the better SSD brands
If you need large capacity then a mechanical hard drive may be your only solution. In the consumer market there are only 2 mechanical hard drive manufacturers, Western Digital and Seagate. There are many other brands, but they all fall under one of the 2. I have always used Western Digital drives and have never experienced problems – so this would be a bit biased but I would recommend Western Digital. Many different models and storage capacities to choose from at various price points.
How much storage are you looking for?
I've been using the same keyboards for almost ten years. I've got a large supply of manuals. In any case, the most recent model pairs automatically. There's a "connect" button for emergencies, but I didn't need to press it when I plugged in the receiver this morning. The keyboard simply worked.
My theory is that a wet cat shook herself off near the keyboard without my knowing it, and a tiny bit of water messed with something. It dried out overnight, and that's why it's working again. I've encountered this problem before, in fact; if I'd remembered that last night, I would have save myself some grief.
A lot of data can be reacquired through other channels if lost – inquiring with your bank over past financial records as an example. Pictures and home videos I hold with the utmost value and create multiple backups for if lost, it’s almost impossible to get them back. Something to keep in mind when looking for storage solutions. Perhaps multiple hard drives for multiple backs ups or even an additional cloud storage to compliment your home storage. Food for thought
Interference? Here? That is a funny joke. (More seriously, interference is not only not a problem here, it's not an option.)
I see that PiD already mentioned this.
Hopefully you have backups of backups of all these pictures. A ton of family history can easily get lost now that everything is digital.
Nothing has the longevity of old snapshots.
According to my research. WD drives are more reliable. I bought several Seagates before I found this out, because they are cheaper. The youngest is two years old; the oldest five. They are all working fine. The WD is showing signs of wear, but it's earned the right: it's six years old.Gotcha!
If looking for a stationary storage solution, I would choose a NAS (Network Attached Storage). This will be a very small computer that houses 1 or more drives (depending on design) that attaches to your router. You will be able to access the files and back up to it from any device that connects to your network, either wired or wireless. The Western Digital My Cloud has many different models to choose from and is reasonably priced (depending on capacity and features).
If looking for something that is portable, that you can plug into a computer via USB, SSD drives do not require an external power supply and they are not as prone to drop damage. They are however more expensive and are of lower capacity. Samsung is one of the better SSD brands
If you need large capacity then a mechanical hard drive may be your only solution. In the consumer market there are only 2 mechanical hard drive manufacturers, Western Digital and Seagate. There are many other brands, but they all fall under one of the 2. I have always used Western Digital drives and have never experienced problems – so this would be a bit biased but I would recommend Western Digital. Many different models and storage capacities to choose from at various price points.
How much storage are you looking for?
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. I’m sitting here trying to figure out what 80 flavors I need to order!
You can get a 6Tb WD external drive for $109.90 on Amazon. The 8Tb drive goes for $139.99. That's what's been sitting in my cart for months.
Yes. Sometimes he even opens the outer door to put the package in the entryway and shoves the rest of the mail in the box.
They both have their up’s and downs – one could have a problematic model, but other models could display great longevity.
Seagate does seem to be the more popular brand, selling more drives. More drives on the market means more reports of failures but doesn’t necessarily mean a higher failure rate. Below is obviously not all drives that are available but does demonstrate failure rates.
Note: HGST is owned by Western Digital. Toshiba is used more in the Enterprise sector.
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