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    USB Flash Drives

    Run Immich on a NAS with RAID, enable regular snapshots on the NAS, keep a local external backup, and maintain an encrypted off-site backup in the cloud or on another NAS. Simple setup, proper protection. Job done.
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    USB Flash Drives

    The SHA hashes on the files are missing ( in his cause data blocks so a full image would be required ) so it’s unclear what exactly was done there. Normally, you would generate an MD5 or SHA checksum at the beginning, then repeat that verification periodically — for example once a year — to...
  3. Nico Albrecht

    USB Flash Drives

    I’m not entirely sure what the person is trying to prove here. In the NAND world, one year of data retention without power is roughly the industry expectation. After that, you’re already outside the specification range of most flash memory. So trying to demonstrate long-term archival behaviour...
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    USB Flash Drives

    No one does. “Reliable USB pen drive” is basically an oxymoron. USB Flash Drives were never designed to be proper storage devices. They’re transport devices — meant to move files from one machine to another — not to be the place where the only copy of your data lives.
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    Zoho mail

    The difference is that Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace operate as full security ecosystems, not just email platforms. They integrate identity security, advanced phishing and malware protection, attachment sandboxing, real-time link analysis, threat intelligence, behavioural detection...
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    Zoho mail

    Zoho Mail works it's security is basic and options to do enterprise stuff is none existent and definitely a downgrade from Google workspace or 365 in regards to functionality and security. It works but you would downgrade.
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    Migrate from Googledrive to SharePoint Online

    The reality Google Drive and OneDrive are equivalents. Both are cloud drives for personal and team files, with syncing and sharing. SharePoint is not the same thing. It isn’t a “drive replacement.” It’s a collaboration platform built around sites, document libraries, permissions, and...
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    Mobile pin unblocking software

    To be clear, “Android” on its own doesn’t mean anything. The exact phone model matters, and modern Android security is very strong—in many cases stronger than iOS. If you’re dealing with a flagship Android phone from the last 1–4 years, passcode bypass is not realistic for consumers. Google...
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    Manager turning off CCTV

    My only real concern here is this—what’s the point of having CCTV if someone can just walk in and disconnect it? That’s the bigger issue. If your system is Wi-Fi based, that’s even worse—those can easily be jammed. You might want to review your setup. Honestly, if this manager has been solid...
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    Manager turning off CCTV

    Let’s be honest—what exactly has he done wrong here? From my experience handling forensic cases involving dodgy CCTV and DVR systems, I can tell you this: unless you're spending serious money—hundreds of pounds per camera—those motion detection zones aren’t reliable. Especially on old systems...
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    NFC/RFID Add-On For Android Tablet

    It makes perfect sense once you read the NFC requirements and frameworks for Android. Allowing a setup like yours would be a major security risk. Best move is to get a new tablet and move on.
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    How often do you upgrade your mobile phone when used mainly for business?

    That sounds incredibly expensive to me. A new S25 phone costs around £700 or less, yet the total contract value exceeds £1,900—meaning you're paying over £33 per month just for the calls and data. Who in the world goes for such costly contracts?
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    Outlook Business Basic Email

    Shared mailboxes can be configured as email accounts using just one licensed user! This allows you to have several email accounts without needing additional licenses. I recommend checking the Microsoft 365 documentation to learn how to set this up. Shared mailboxes can function as email...
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    Outlook Business Basic Email

    But they cost much more and have less functionality and functions.
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    Outlook Business Basic Email

    You’re likely on an older tenancy agreement if you can still access a shared mailbox via outlook.office.com, as this feature is being phased out across all tenancies slowly over the last 2 years. Newer setups now return a 500 error. It’s not a major issue, though, as access through mail apps...
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