HBA cards unlock cheap enterprise storage for your NAS, but the gotchas are real
…and enterprise gear, and I ran into one first-hand. On my Dell-branded LSI card, I ran into an issue that would cause my entire system to freeze on the BIOS…
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Should BIOS chip capacity affect your purchase decisions?
From a future-proofing standpoint, it is well worth a consideration. If you are planning to upgrade your CPU down the line, or perhaps reuse the board with an older processor for another reserved build, a higher-capacity chip reduces the risk of losing backwards compatibility when new BIOS versions arrive. It is also important to note that smaller chips can also compel manufacturers to cut conveniences like on-board Wi-Fi drivers (as manufacturers like ASUS state) to free up space. Cost is also a noteworthy consideration, but for longevity-minded builders, it's worth prioritizing.
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I tested the same NVMe in two generations of PCIe slot and learned why most people are upgrading wrong
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High availability doesn't require matching servers — my three different mini PCs proved it works anyway
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Google turned the Pixel’s best feature into an app, and I use it constantly
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