It's A Digital Disease!

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/kzshantonu on 2024-05-27 22:41:33.

Would be nice to keep an archive of my own

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Auralisme on 2024-05-27 22:32:14.

Let’s say you have 1TB worth of files that you don’t need to access frequently (twice a year.) You have 3 different 1TB hard drives available so you make 3 copies of the files.

Scenario 1: Some sections on one of the drives are no longer correct.

Scenario 2: Some sections on two of the drives are no longer correct, but they don’t overlap.

What should you do in each of these scenarios?

In my mind a raid 4 would makes sense for this application but I’ve read that using raid for long term backup strategies is not a good idea, so I’m trying to figure out how to make this work with 3 separate identical copies.

My guess would be to simply overwrite the data on the damaged copy with one of the correct ones in scenario 1, but is there a good way to recover from scenario 2? What preparations do I need to do beforehand to ensure scenario 2 is recoverable? Is there any software I can use for such situations?

Thank you for taking the time to answer this.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Dogedoh on 2024-05-27 22:25:55.

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The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/cannotperson on 2024-05-27 21:43:05.

I'm looking at https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-Dual-Drive-Type-C/dp/B0842P5GG5 and there are two options, one for 150 and another for 400 MB/s read speed. The main purpose will be storing backup files and downloaded files from the web.

For a $30 USD price increase, is the 400 MB/s flash drive worth it?

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/tealbull on 2024-05-27 18:39:41.

I'm currently in need of around 30TB of storage to archive completed project data and free up my RAID volumes, which I use for active projects.

I've looked into external desktop drive options from LaCie, WD, and Seagate, but they are quite pricey. I'm considering buying 3.5inch SATA drives and using a SATA to USB connector (which I already have) to offload the data. I've found that 18TB SATA drives are significantly cheaper (2-3 times) compared to external desktop drive solutions from LaCie, WD, or Seagate.

Is this a good idea? What might be some disadvantages of doing this?

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/A_Big_Igloo on 2024-05-27 18:18:33.

Title says it. I have just shy of 1.2K discs that I have digitized for my media server, but I'd like to keep the originals in case I discover an error in digitization or server failure. I currently have four 3d printed spindles that hold around 300 each but they're uncovered and the design doesn't allow for a cover. Is anyone aware of either retail spindles that have covers that I can buy without having to buy a bunch of blank discs that I'd just throw out in a 300ish capacity, or some other space efficient storage system? I don't anticipate the need to access them any time soon, hence the spindles.

I have avoided books because they are so space inefficient, I can fit twice the amount of discs in spindles that I can in the same space of books. Are there other methods that I haven't even considered?

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/vanderzee on 2024-05-27 17:04:56.

im not so tech savy, i tried finding a solution but it only got me more confused

i would like to move all my music artist folers into genre folders

is there some whay to do this with software assistance?

thanks!

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/CategoryHoliday9210 on 2024-05-27 16:54:34.

I need to have preferably SSD of 100TB -200TB storage.

Can you share where I can get the best bang for my buck?

I am not planning to buy it as I don't think I can manage it for a long time. I would need it for 2-3 months and My connection speed is not great down 300mbps. So looking for online solution.

Edit: since a lot people are curious about SSD, it would be various databases so speed is kind of important , I wish I could do it in RAM but SSD would do.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/tejasdharmabum on 2024-05-27 16:10:41.

Hello! I have a large music collection (mostly CDs) that I’m backing up, and I’ve been putting some on a USB drive to shuffle on my commuting drive, I live in a rural area so streaming is not an option. However the Texas heat seems to be getting to my flash drives and I have to replace them about twice a year. Is there a better quality drive that won’t break the bank too much, can hold about 3000 songs and doesn’t eff-up that often? I have to leave it in my truck, I work on construction sites so nowhere to store it and not really safe to bring it with me.. Thanks y’all!

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/real_life_ironman on 2024-05-27 15:15:06.

As title, ghtorrent.org is not working anymore. Someone hacked/bought the domain. And mongo files from http://ghtorrent-downloads.ewi.tudelft.nl/ are not accessible anymore.

I just ordered ~100TB of harddrives and wanted to start a project. Any alternatives to access this so I can store it?

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Legendary_Player on 2024-05-27 12:48:37.

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The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/theyanardageffect on 2024-05-27 11:54:21.

Hello everyone, good day.

I am not sure if this is the correct sub but i would like to ask a question regarding an enc file in which i would like to register my license code.

I want to use a software on my pc. However after installation it wont start and create a txt file. Inside there are 2 licenses of computers which are enabled to use the software and showing my license as not included. I would like to include my license there too.

I will use the software for training purpose. It costs too much for me to buy it.

Thanks in advance.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/atribecallednet on 2024-05-27 11:26:43.

How can I extract and download ALL images from these WW2 websites below?

https://albumwar2.com/

https://ww2db.com/photo.php

There 28,403 World War II pictures at https://ww2db.com which will take forever to look through. I just want to download all of them, but what software can do this?

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/The_Moviemonster on 2024-05-27 10:14:36.

I’m looking forward to finding a good backup solution for my DIY OMV NAS to an external hard drive and for my Synology NAS. (Synology has the feature of Hyperbackup which seems quite good to me) But what would be recommended for other systems like OMV NAS?

Right now I’m using Duplicati for some docker images on the DIY NAS. But is Duplicati recommended for big data like pictures too?

What is your trusted software for doing your backups?

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Zedris on 2024-05-27 10:12:18.

I am trying to find the most recently made drives on server part deals (essentially least usage) in the 16-18tb size category for an offsite backup nas. I found these on serverpartdeals Seagate Exos X20 ST18000NM003D 18TB

essentially the drives wont spin up until backup once every 2 weeks but as its offsite and not accessible easily trying to hedge my bets on failure

tried googling the id's but not getting anywhere on release dates. I know the x20 means 20tb was the largest in the lineup so it should be relatively new. Anyone with more experience that can help me out or suggest something better?

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Agent_R35 on 2024-05-27 09:09:25.

So i recently bought 2 seagate hdds. Both used to be once inside some laptop. I bought enclosures for both and i intend to use them to store data. When i connected them to my laptop the laptop detects only 32gb (which i assume was the previous windows partition) disk manager shows the other 900+ gb as unallocated storage. I wanted to remove the partition and make it one whole 1TB plug and play drive for storing data. I really cant figure how to do this.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/greyfeather9 on 2024-05-27 06:53:54.

Hey, after looking at multiple services I think 1fichier seems fit. I just want to store a cloud backup of some stuff, the limiting factor is a 50gb zip with some sites having limitations on filesize, but fichier limit is 300gb. the zip will stay as is but I will be doing daily/weekly uploads of 2gb backups or so.

just wanted to ask your opinion on their service, thanks.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/AriFeblowitzVFX on 2024-05-27 06:06:32.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/SergeantYoshi on 2024-05-27 06:03:38.

Hello dear community,

I have spent the last few weeks extensively researching scanners and now I have my second one here. I first had a ScanSnap ix1600 and now I have the Epson ES-580W. Both are great scanners, although I like the ES-580W a bit better because it has a web interface. But now I have reached the point where I don't want to bring every existing scanner into my house just to see if it has the functions I want, simply because the internet doesn't provide enough information. Therefore, I am reaching out to you for help.

I need a scanner that allows me to create a large number of different profiles, in which I can then scan to a network folder. The reason is that my family and I have a wide variety of different documents that all need to be scanned directly into the corresponding folders (around 60+ profiles/shortcuts). The ScanSnap only has a handful of profiles and even though the Epson has 300 contacts, I can ultimately only create 48 presets. And I would like to be able to customize the file prefixes for each profile.

I am hoping the community can help me find a suitable scanner. It should have what the previous two had, but additionally, it is important to me that it:

• Has a web server where I can make my settings (create profiles, etc.)
• Has a lot of Network Folder Shortcuts. Or alot of Shortcuts in General.
• Can scan receipts well
• Can handle no less than 30 pages
• The Epson was pleasantly quiet, so it would be great if it wasn't too loud (not a main criterion)

The cheaper, the better, but given the price range I am currently considering, I expect to find something around €800 or less with the desired features.

I look forward to your responses and hope that people can help me out.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Occhako on 2024-05-27 05:29:43.

Hi so a game I've been playing for 7 years, Love Live SIF, got shut down. And I lost everything that got me scared about this happening to other games i play like genshin, obey me, Honkai: Star Rail and love and deepspace.

I want to be able to make a copy of the game that can run locally so that if the game ever closes it's servers i can keep playing content that i already own.

So like i don't mind if there's no updates, i just don't want to lose my hardwork because the company can't afford to keep the servers or they just shut down with no explanation.

How would i go about doing that or learning how to do that. If someone could point me in the right direction that would be great. I should probably stop playing these kind of games and spending money on them, but all the good mobile and PC games these days keep requiring an internet to play the game even if it's a single player.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Future-Cod-7565 on 2024-05-27 02:56:42.

Hello fellow hoarders,

Please could someone help me with this: I have a 2TB SanDisk SSD and a 5TB Seagate HDD. Both full of data (both almost filled up). When plugged into my laptop (MacBook Pro 2017, 16GB RAM, 4 USB-C ports) the access time to the data significantly varies: while for both disks the root is readily available the moment you click the disk icon and open the drive, for the SSD drive it takes a while (sometimes rather long while, I'd say) to show the contents of a folder, while for the HDD it takes no time at all. This surprises me greatly, for what I used to think (mechanic-wise) the HDD having moving parts, spindle and platters and head to position, it should take longer to locate the data, when the SSD having no need to position the head and all that it should be a split second to give me access to the data in a folder. Can this be related to how my OS (macOS Monterey 12.7.5) accesses the drives? Anyone with the same "issue" (can't name it a real issue since I do have access to the data)? Please advise.

Thank you!

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/ELO_Space on 2024-05-26 19:18:17.

I recently bought a Seagate Ironwolf Pro Recertified drive (ST18000nt001), and the SMART results are worrying me a bit.. In particular with the seek error rate. Is this normal for a Seagate drive and how it reports raw values, or should I return it? (2 year warranty, plus I still am in the return period)

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The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/pgd4lmd on 2024-05-26 18:45:14.

I know so many people are looking for a method to do this unless I’m late to the party it’s ridiculously easy with the Amazon photos app for PC I assume there’s an analogue for Mac open the app and of course sign in select download and select folder go for the root and let er rip after a couple minutes I’ve got 10k downloaded just make sure you have sufficient local storage my apologies if I’m stating the obvious but I hadn’t seen this method listed hope this helps friends

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Temporary-Fennel-785 on 2024-05-26 18:25:51.

I have a few other friends that are fellow data hoarders, and we had a paid for google drive that held hundreds of GB of stuff that we would share back and forth. However it was apparently terminated by google (I don't have the full story, I wasn't the owner) Is there a way we could create our own server that would provide the same service? Something that could store all our files and allow our group spread across the states to access it.

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/bradymate77 on 2024-05-27 02:24:42.

I wanna digitize all my family photos, when I last tried years ago it got tiresome of scanning either one at a time or multiple and cropping manually in photoshop. Not sure if there are any good tools for this, I tried using auto splitter but it wasn’t coming out well. I had a little better luck with auto cropper but still results were eh.

Separately any tips afterwards for enhancing them easily too?