How can I make Windows programs use files from another drive without changing their expected folder?
I have about 15 GB of Vital VST synth presets stored on a large secondary drive. Vital expects to find them in a specific folder on my nearly…
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Does a 15-person company still need an on-premises file server after moving to Microsoft 365?
I'm the only sysadmin at a small staffing agency in Germany with around 15 internal users. We're moving away from a legacy on-premises setup toward Microsoft 365 Business…
Do I Need to Wipe My Other Drives When Switching to Linux?
I'm thinking about fully switching to Linux and want to know if I need to wipe my other drives that mainly contain games and files. I've got around…
Why Is My SanDisk SSD So Slow?
I just got a new SanDisk 2TB SSD that I plan to use for gaming and file storage, particularly for modding Skyrim with Wabbajack. While the advertised read…
Can I use a WD portable drive on Linux?
I'm transitioning from Windows to Linux and have a few questions. I'm currently using an older Windows 10 laptop that can't be upgraded to Windows 11. This is…
How Does Steam Handle Game Files on Linux?
I'm using Bazzite Fedora with KDE and I'm trying to get my bearings on the operating system, especially with Steam pre-installed. I want to compare it to my…
Are There Any Cloud Storage Options Without AI Involvement?
I'm looking to shift away from Google Drive and want a cloud storage solution where my documents and photos are safe from AI training initiatives. Ideally, I want…
Can I Keep My NTFS Drive While Switching to Linux Mint?
I'm looking to fully switch to Linux Mint and remove Windows from my system, but I want to keep a separate HDD that I use for file storage.…
Choosing the Best Self-Hosted File Server: Samba, TrueNAS, or NextCloud?
Hey everyone! I'm looking to set up a self-hosted file server for a small organization with about 15 employees. It needs to allow for remote access, and I'm…
Is it possible to save files to Dropbox from my DnD campaign website?
Hey everyone! I recently built a website for a DnD campaign, and it got a lot more traction than I expected. Now, I'm working on a more user-friendly…
What's the Best Way to Store User Uploaded Files Locally?
I'm working on a side project where I need to store files uploaded by users directly on the local machine instead of using a CDN or file hosting…
Seeking Advice on Building a Personal File Storage System
I'm looking to create a way to store and access files on my office computer remotely. I'm not very experienced with completed solutions since I've only built a…
How to Unsync Game Mods from Google Drive?
I've noticed that all the mods I've downloaded for FS25, as well as other games like BeamNG and ATS, are automatically being saved to my Google Drive and…
Is Using SharePoint with Azure for Centralized File Storage a Good Idea?
Hey everyone, I'm in the process of setting up a centralized file storage system for our company, which has around 70-80 employees. Most of our documents are Excel…
Looking for Tips on Migrating from Dropbox to OneDrive and SharePoint
I'm helping a small business transition from using Dropbox Business to OneDrive for Business and SharePoint within their Microsoft 365 setup. They currently have Microsoft 365 Apps for…
Is it safe to uninstall OneDrive without damaging my computer?
I just wiped my C: drive clean and noticed that OneDrive is using up nearly all my space with only 426 MB. I'm wondering, if I delete OneDrive,…
Best Way to Build a File Repository for My App in Kubernetes?
Hey everyone! I'm relatively new to Kubernetes and I need some help with a project I'm working on. Our backend team has built an application that needs to…
How to Handle File Access from a Storage Server with ZFS and ECC
I'm curious about the implications of working with files stored on a server that uses ZFS and ECC. If someone accesses a file from that server using a…
How to Save Files Temporarily in Azure Functions?
Hey everyone, I'm facing a challenge with saving files to the Azure file system. We have a use case where we need to save files for a short…
Why are random 269MB files showing up on my phone?
I've noticed a bunch of random files popping up on my phone, and they all seem to be exactly 269MB each. I've lost count after the 45th file!…