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Fusion-io IoXtreme SSD: Fastest Consumer SSD on the Market [Ssds]
Written on 17 Nov, 2009 at 6:00 in Tech | viewed 11 views times | 0 Comments
![Fusion-io IoXtreme SSD: Fastest Consumer SSD on the Market [Ssds]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/2ae2054a50rd-ssd.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "Fusion-io IoXtreme SSD: Fastest Consumer SSD on the Market [Ssds]")
HotHardware took a look at this consumer-focused PCI-Express SSD from Fusion-io, and found that while it's pretty damn expensive at $900 for 80GB, it's blazingly fast, hitting 700MB/s read and 300MB/s write speeds. Unfortunately, in addition to the expense,... (Continue reading)
The World’s Smallest 16GB Flash Drive and Oh Hey, Sarah Palin [Storage]
Written on 16 Nov, 2009 at 14:53 in Tech | viewed 12 views times | 0 Comments
![The World's Smallest 16GB Flash Drive and Oh Hey, Sarah Palin [Storage]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/bf636f53c6iiiink.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "The World's Smallest 16GB Flash Drive and Oh Hey, Sarah Palin [Storage]")
Somehow the presence of a winking Sarah Palin does not make me any more inclined to believe in the veracity of Wink's claim to be the tiniest 16GB flash drive "on the planet." But maybe it is, have a... (Continue reading)
Turn a Plank into a Folding Table [DIY]
Written on 14 Nov, 2009 at 16:00 in Tech | viewed 7 views times | 0 Comments
![Turn a Plank into a Folding Table [DIY]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/f76eedf9a835_pm.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "Turn a Plank into a Folding Table [DIY]")
If you need a small table for occasional use but you don't have the space for permanently storing it, this simple folding table, made from a single plank, packs away neatly. This project is a great way to learn... (Continue reading)
Get Extra Gmail and Picasa Storage Real Cheap [Online Storage]
Written on 11 Nov, 2009 at 14:00 in Tech | viewed 26 views times | 0 Comments
![Get Extra Gmail and Picasa Storage Real Cheap [Online Storage]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/2ba983d364torage.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "Get Extra Gmail and Picasa Storage Real Cheap [Online Storage]")
Need some extra space for your gigantic Gmail habit, or to stash more pics in Picasa Web Albums? Google took a knife to its extra storage prices, offering, for example, 80 GB for $20 per year. At the bottom... (Continue reading)
Turn an IKEA Shelving Unit Into a Window Seat [DIY]
Written on 7 Nov, 2009 at 20:00 in Tech | viewed 36 views times | 0 Comments
![Turn an IKEA Shelving Unit Into a Window Seat [DIY]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/3ee54ec150134348.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "Turn an IKEA Shelving Unit Into a Window Seat [DIY]")
If you have a window in need of some accompanying book-friendly furniture, this tutorial will show you how to turn an IKEA bookcase into a sturdy window seat with lots of book storage built in. Instructables user randofo brought... (Continue reading)
Five Great Add-Ins to Power Up Your Windows Home Server Console [Windows Home Server]
Written on 5 Nov, 2009 at 20:00 in Tech | viewed 43 views times | 0 Comments
![Five Great Add-Ins to Power Up Your Windows Home Server Console [Windows Home Server]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/0e6b16508b142522.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "Five Great Add-Ins to Power Up Your Windows Home Server Console [Windows Home Server]")
Last week we highlighted the benefits of having a Windows Home Server , including seamless backups and system restoration. Now let's take a closer look at five great add-ins for making the most of your home server. In our... (Continue reading)
Proper Storage Keeps Leftover Cheese Lasting Longer [Food]
Written on 5 Nov, 2009 at 16:30 in Tech | viewed 13 views times | 0 Comments
![Proper Storage Keeps Leftover Cheese Lasting Longer [Food]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/5bf35679bbcheese.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "Proper Storage Keeps Leftover Cheese Lasting Longer [Food]")
You may never have really put a great deal of thought into the proper method of storing cheese, but incorrect storage can mean wasted money and ill-tasting product. Learn how to wrap it up to keep it fresher, longer.... (Continue reading)
The World’s Wittlest 320GB Hard Dwive [Storage]
Written on 5 Nov, 2009 at 13:18 in Tech | viewed 9 views times | 0 Comments
![The World's Wittlest 320GB Hard Dwive [Storage]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/a0930f233f233GSG.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "The World's Wittlest 320GB Hard Dwive [Storage]")
Toshiba has just squeezed 320GB of storage into their 1.8-inch 5400RPM line of SATA drives. (That's enough to double the storage of the iPod Classic .) Available this December for an undisclosed price. [ Toshiba via I4U ] ... (Continue reading)
The First USB 3.0 Flash Drive Is a Wide Load [Usb 3.0]
Written on 4 Nov, 2009 at 21:03 in Tech | viewed 6 views times | 0 Comments
![The First USB 3.0 Flash Drive Is a Wide Load [Usb 3.0]](http://news.kikil.com/wp-content/themes/comfy/scripts/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/2009/11/f75c993568lent30.jpg.jpg&w=100&h=75&zc=C&q=95 "The First USB 3.0 Flash Drive Is a Wide Load [Usb 3.0]")
Super Talent 's first USB 3.0 flash drive , is huge—about the same size as Corsair's Voyager , in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB sizes. It'll push those gigs of Zatoichi rips at 4.8Gbps, or about 10x faster than USB... (Continue reading)
The NSA to Store a YOTTABYTE of Your Phone Calls, Emails and Other Big Brothery Stuff [Nsa]
Written on 2 Nov, 2009 at 14:40 in Tech | viewed 9 views times | 0 Comments
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In Utah, the National Security Agency is building a $2 billion storage facility that will house and analyze all forms of electronic communication...a potential yottabyte of everyone's (formerly) personal data. So how big is a yottabyte? ... (Continue reading)
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