Demystifying SD Card Standards and Speeds: A Comprehensive Guide (2024 edition)

April 16, 2024

In the realm of digital storage, Secure Digital (SD) cards have become the go-to solution for storing and transferring data across a wide array of devices, from cameras and smartphones to laptops and gaming consoles. However, navigating the landscape of SD card standards and speeds can be daunting, with a plethora of acronyms and technical specifications to decipher. In this guide, we’ll unravel the mysteries surrounding SD card standards and speeds, empowering you to make informed decisions when selecting the…

Understanding Why Your Hard Drive/Flash/SSD Storage Shows Less Space Than Advertised.

February 21, 2019

Rhys

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Why Advertised Storage Does Not Match The Usable Data Capacity The main reason comes down to differences in the way that operating systems, such as Windows display storage devices, and how USB Flash Drive & other storage device manufacturers advertise the storage capacity. Computers are based on binary math, which means storage is counted using base 2, not base 10, which storage is advertised as. So, while we measure a kilobyte as 1,000 bytes, Windows refers to a kilobyte as…

Guide to taking photos at music festivals with stunning photos of music stars

July 17, 2014

jon

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Going to a music festival or a gig? Want to know how to take great photos to capture that special moment? Read these brilliant tips of a professional photographer who takes pictures of some of the world’s biggest music stars and has been to more than 100 festivals. He knows what he’s talking about and his photos prove it. From heavy metal band Metallica at the 2014 Glastonbury Festival to Lady Gaga in Carlisle, Gary Stafford has photographed some of the…