Incremental vs Differential Backup: Key Differences

Rsync 3.4.3 update breaks incremental backups, sparking debate over AI-generated code contributions

A recent security update to rsync (version 3.4.3) caused incremental backup failures for some users. Investigation into the commit history r

Disk Access Outperforms Memory Caching in Modern Hardware Systems

This technical article challenges conventional computer science wisdom by demonstrating that sourcing data directly from disk can be faster

Rethinking Database Usage: When File-Based Storage Might Be Better Than Traditional Databases

The article challenges conventional wisdom about database usage, arguing that databases are essentially just files on disk and that for many

Android Backup Counts Against Google Storage: What Changed

How I built a multi-layered backup system to ensure my data survives me

The article discusses a personal backup strategy for ensuring digital data (photos, documents, and files) outlives the author. It covers a m

Transitioning from Database Dump Files to Restic for More Efficient Backups

The article discusses transitioning from traditional database backup methods using intermediary dump files (like mysqldump) to a more effici