Tag: Server (computing)

Assistive TechnologyOnline Privacy

Open Source Apps Emerge as Privacy-Focused Alternative to Default Phone Applications

According to recent analysis, default smartphone applications may be collecting more user data than many realize. Open-source alternatives are gaining attention as privacy-conscious options that maintain core functionality while eliminating tracking and analytics components. Industry observers suggest these alternatives represent a growing trend toward user-controlled data management.

Growing Privacy Concerns With Default Phone Applications

Most smartphone users rely on preinstalled default applications for core functions like messaging, photography, and file management, but sources indicate these convenient tools come with significant privacy trade-offs. According to reports, these default applications typically operate within broader cloud computing ecosystems that routinely collect user data ranging from anonymized usage statistics to personal telemetry metrics.

by Bennett Laura
Assistive TechnologyGaming Hardware

Western Digital’s 32TB Ultrastar Drive Emerges in Russian Market, Report Says

The world’s first 32TB hard drive has reportedly surfaced in the Russian market through online retailer ServerFlow. The WD Ultrastar DC HC690 enterprise drive features advanced data protection capabilities and represents a major step in large-scale storage solutions, according to industry reports.

Massive Capacity Drive Appears in Unexpected Market

The world’s first 32TB hard disk drive has reportedly appeared for sale in the Russian market, according to recent retail listings. The WD Ultrastar DC HC690, part of Western Digital’s enterprise storage lineup, was discovered available through Russian online server hardware store ServerFlow, sources indicate.

by Ortega Rafael