This article argues that Synology has lost its competitive edge due to aging hardware and controversial drive restrictions. It highlights superior value from competitors like Ugreen and recommends open-source OSes or DIY builds as more cost-effective alternatives. How do you think about it? Who is then?
I need to duplicate a few USB drives and figured I should probably ask here before randomly getting one of those USB clone tools.
Some of these drives are bootable (Windows installer/recovery tools), others just have files and backups on them. Ideally I want something that can:
I've seen tools like Clonezilla, Rufus, Win32 Disk Imager, EaseUS Disk Copy, etc. mentioned, but I honestly have no idea which ones people actually trust long term.
Have you guys found one that's simple and reliable? Or are most of these tools basically the same? Thannks in advance!
I'm looking for reliable hard drive imaging software to back up my system and data, and I'm curious what people here are actually using day-to-day.
There are a ton of options out there like Macrium Reflect, Acronis True Image, and EaseUS Todo Backup, but it's hard to tell which ones are genuinely reliable vs just heavily marketed.
A few things I care about:
Bonus if it supports incremental backups or scheduling. What are you all using, and have you actually had to restore from an image before? Would love to hear real-world experiences (good or bad).