device which connects a computer, which acts as the host system, to other network and storage devices
6 upgrades that fit in the tiny PCIe x1 slot nobody uses: It might not look like much, but PCIe x1 slots are very capable
xda-developers.com/6-upgrades-that-fit-in-the-tiny-pcie-x1-slot-nobody-uses/
The cheapest terabytes left for a home NAS are used SAS drives, and they need a $30 card most people have never heard of
xda-developers.com/cheapest-nas-storage-sas-drives-need-hba-card/
6 upgrades that fit in the tiny PCIe x1 slot nobody uses: It might not look like much, but PCIe x1 slots are very capable
xda-developers.com/6-upgrades-that-fit-in-the-tiny-pcie-x1-slot-nobody-uses/
The cheapest terabytes left for a home NAS are used SAS drives, and they need a $30 card most people have never heard of
xda-developers.com/cheapest-nas-storage-sas-drives-need-hba-card/
A $30 card pulled from an old server gave my PC eight more SATA drives, and nothing new comes close
xda-developers.com/a-card-pulled-from-an-old-server-gave-my-pc-eight-more-sata-drives-and-nothing-new-comes-close/
Your motherboard still has a header that no one has needed since 2005, but there's a reason why
xda-developers.com/no-one-has-needed-this-motherboard-header-since-2005/
My NAS scrubs were taking all day until I realized the expansion card was the problem
xda-developers.com/hba-card-fixed-my-nas-bottleneck/
I used my spare PCIe lanes for two used enterprise drives, and it became my cheapest storage upgrade yet
xda-developers.com/i-used-my-spare-pcie-lanes-for-two-used-enterprise-drives-and-it-became-my-cheapest-storage-upgrade-yet/
I stopped babysitting my backups after spending $30 on a used HBA card: The cheapest part of my server solved the biggest headache.
xda-developers.com/used-hba-card-fixed-usb-backup-drives/
I keep a $6 SATA-to-USB adapter in my desk, and it's recovered more drives than any software I've paid for
xda-developers.com/a-sata-to-usb-adapter-recovered-more-drives-than-any-paid-software/
I used my spare PCIe lanes for two used enterprise drives, and it became my cheapest storage upgrade yet
xda-developers.com/i-used-my-spare-pcie-lanes-for-two-used-enterprise-drives-and-it-became-my-cheapest-storage-upgrade-yet/
This cheap tool saved me more times than I can count, but motherboards don't support it anymore
xda-developers.com/this-cheap-tool-saved-me-but-motherboards-dont-support-it-anymore/
I keep a $6 SATA-to-USB adapter in my desk, and it's recovered more drives than any software I've paid for
xda-developers.com/a-sata-to-usb-adapter-recovered-more-drives-than-any-paid-software/
I stopped babysitting my backups after spending $30 on a used HBA card: The cheapest part of my server solved the biggest headache.
xda-developers.com/used-hba-card-fixed-usb-backup-drives/
I keep a $6 SATA-to-USB adapter in my desk, and it's recovered more drives than any software I've paid for
xda-developers.com/a-sata-to-usb-adapter-recovered-more-drives-than-any-paid-software/
The Beauty Room in Widemarsh Street receives HBA awards: A new beauty salon is celebrating national recognition just months after opening its doors ...
herefordtimes.com/news/26486966.beauty-room-widemarsh-street-receives-hba-awards/
Going beyond a centralised housing data bank: I recently read an insightful article titled Centralised Housing Data Bank Needed by National House Buyers ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/08/23/going-beyond-a-centralised-housing-data-bank
Kidderminster hair salon wins national HBA award: Stacey McKnight Hairdressing has celebrated a major national achievement after being crowned the winner of ...
expressandstar.com/business/kidderminster-hair-salon-wins-national-hba-award-8930460
Which USB Adapters Should You Actually Keep In 2026?: USB adapters with ports for connections you haven't seen in years, like Micro-USB or Apple's Lightning ...
engadget.com/2225779/which-usb-adapter-to-keep/
I set up Windows To Go on a portable SSD, and it's good enough to serve as my daily driver
xda-developers.com/i-set-up-windows-to-go-on-a-portable-ssd/
Key FactsPortable NVMe SSD Runs Windows 11 Smoothly
Jul 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Windows To Go transforms an external NVMe SSD into a portable Windows 11 environment without internal drive installation.
- Boot times improved to roughly 5 minutes, significantly faster than earlier USB flash drive attempts.
- Everyday applications and demanding games ran smoothly, with GPU drivers updated to match each test system.
- The setup was compatible with various PCs except for one older laptop that failed to boot Windows 11.
"That’s the power of blazing-fast SSDs, I guess."— Ayush Pande, author of the article, commenting on the performance gains of a Windows To Go setup on a portable SSD.
Salisbury holistic therapist is Rising Star awards finalist: Salisbury holistic therapist shortlisted for national Rising Star award.
salisburyjournal.co.uk/business/business/26247080.salisbury-holistic-therapist-rising-star-awards-finalist/
Trump Goons Scramble to Find Fix for Colossal Vanity Project: The president’s “arc de Trump” is facing legal scrutiny on all sides.
thedailybeast.com/donald-trumps-goons-scramble-to-find-legal-fix-for-colossal-triumphal-arch-vanity-project/
Harow beauty salon finalist at HBA industry awards: First1One Hair & Beauty Salon in Stanmore is a finalist for the Beauty Therapy Award at the Hair & Beauty ...
harrowtimes.co.uk/news/26183430.harow-beauty-salon-finalist-hba-industry-awards/
Beauty therapist named finalist in national awards: Haydock beauty therapist Michaela Hill is shortlisted for two UK awards, recognising her work in body ...
sthelensstar.co.uk/news/26106726.beauty-therapist-named-finalist-national-awards/
If you don't know what to get your mom for Mother's Day, how about a $3.2 million house😄
The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg ... Show more
Wickford fundraiser sparks partnership with brain charity: Athona, a healthcare recruiter based in Essex, has named Hereditary Brain Aneurysm Support (HBA ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/26081732.wickford-fundraiser-sparks-partnership-brain-charity/
20-year-old Essex girl behind 'affordable' nail business: Alina McCulloch, 20, from Great Bentley, has been shortlisted in the HBA Rising Star of the Year ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/26011466.20-year-old-essex-girl-behind-affordable-nail-business/
I added a $25 HBA card to my home server and went from 2 drives to 8 easily: A cheap PCIe card unlocked all the storage I needed.
xda-developers.com/hba-card-increase-storage-easily/
Balance urban renewal with responsibility: The National House Buyers Association (HBA) fully concurs with Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh's recent ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/08/balance-urban-renewal-with-responsibility
An HBA SAS card costs $20 and turns any old PC into a storage server that rivals a prebuilt NAS
xda-developers.com/cheap-hba-sas-card-turns-old-pc-into-prebuilt-nas-rival/
Key FactsTransform Old PCs into Expandable Storage Servers Cheaply
Mar 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- Affordable second-hand SAS HBA cards allow old computers to be upgraded into powerful NAS units.
- These cards provide multiple 12G SAS ports that can be split into SATA connectors for existing hard drives.
- DIY NAS setups offer greater flexibility than commercial enclosures, supporting more drives and advanced file systems like ZFS.
- Flashing the HBA card to IT mode is essential for direct OS control over drives and optimal NAS performance.
Extra funding will help a Middlesbrough-based charity identify more hidden victims of domestic and honour-based abuse (HBA) ... Show more
GuliKit’s tiny USB dongle lets you connect your PS5 controller to your Switch 2: Like 8BitDo’s USB Adapter 2, the GuliKit Hyperlink Gen 2 makes it easy to ...
theverge.com/tech/874842/gulikit-hyperlink-gen2-usb-adapter-wireless-switch-2-hands-on
Those empty PCIe slots in your server aren't useless, here's 4 things you can fill them with
xda-developers.com/those-empty-pcie-slots-in-your-server-arent-useless/
HBA cards are the most underrated home server upgrade: More storage for your server can come with headaches, but a SAS HBA could make things easier.
xda-developers.com/hba-cards-are-the-most-underrated-home-server-upgrade/
Amazon Offloads Acer’s SD Card Reader at an All-Time Low (Dual Slot SD-to-USB Adapter), Already Selling Fast
gizmodo.com/amazon-offloads-acers-sd-card-reader-at-an-all-time-low-dual-slot-sd-to-usb-adapter-already-selling-fast-2000712818
Wickford man completes marathon in Santa suit for his dad: Luke Shotter ran the marathon from his home in Wickford to West Ham’s London Stadium on Sunday.
echo-news.co.uk/news/25719435.wickford-man-completes-marathon-santa-suit-dad/
West Ham United FC Dec 19 25
Lifelong Hammer Luke Shotter lost his dad, Steve, to a sudden brain aneurysm.
In his memory and to raise awareness for HBA Support ... Show more
ESPN announced a new-look team for their NBA Countdown show and have removed Stephen A. Smith from the roster.
This new USB stick promises to end your smart home chaos for just $49: The new Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is a USB adapter that unifies Zigbee, Thread ...
androidauthority.com/home-assistant-connect-zbt-2-3617640/
Bedford Today Nov 13 25
Police log 57% more 'honour-based' abuse offences in Bedfordshire: Bedfordshire Police recorded more 'honour-based' abuse offences last year, new figures show.
bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/crime/police-log-57-more-honour-based-abuse-offences-in-bedfordshire-5400734
Your PC won't boot. Stay calm—here's how to get your data back: If your PC won't boot, all is not necessarily lost. You can save data from your storage drive via ...
pcworld.com/article/2921722/your-pc-wont-boot-stay-calm-heres-how-to-get-your-data-back.html
Chadderton brain aneurysm survivor Maria gives back to help fellow patients: A brain aneurysm survivor whose doctors said wouldn’t make it, is defying all ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/159707/chadderton-brain-aneurysm-survivor-maria-gives-back-to-help-fellow-patients
Chadderton brain aneurysm survivor Maria gives back to help fellow patients: A brain aneurysm survivor whose doctors said wouldn’t make it, is defying all ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/159707/chadderton-brain-aneurysm-survivor-maria-gives-back-to-help-fellow-patients
I ditched smart home hubs and built my own with free software: Building a DIY home automation network using Proxmox, Home Assistant, and Zigbee ...
xda-developers.com/built-my-own-home-automation-network-without-using-smart-home-hub/
Relief as Urban Renewal Bill deferred to next Dewan Rakyat meeting: PETALING JAYA: The postponement of the controversial Urban Renewal Bill 2025 to the next ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/29/relief-as-urban-renewal-bill-deferred-to-next-dewan-rakyat-meeting
Group calls on US to reverse designation of Haitian gangs: SAN DIEGO, United States (CMC) – The California-based Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) is urging the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/05/05/group-calls-us-reverse-designation-haitian-gangs/
Ola Farahat Sets Sail Aboard The Ralph Lauren Sunseeker: In the March issue of Harper's Bazaar Arabia, Ola Farahat sets sail on the Arabian Gulf with ...
harpersbazaararabia.com/hbanews/ola-farahat-ralph-lauren-sunseeker