Our discussion with Jeff Carlson about his newest release, Take Control of Your Digital Storage, to discuss network-attached storage, memory cards as storage options, and the evolving challenges of digital storage. He explains practical trade-offs between direct-connect drives, NAS, and portable media, highlighting security and performance considerations. Jeff also shares his new role at CNET, where he covers mobile tech and photography, including hands-on testing of the Pixel 10 Pro XL. 

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Chapters:

[0:00] Introduction and NAS pros and cons
[1:38] Synology experiences and setup challenges
[3:46] Using SSDs with NAS and “sneaker-net” transfers
[5:00] Ethernet speeds and NAS performance
[6:19] Balancing direct-connect vs network-attached storage
[7:59] Cost, drive types, and replacement concerns
[9:12] Memory cards as storage and performance trade-offs
[10:36] Risks of using SD cards for regular file work
[12:52] Alternative setups with docks and card readers
[14:10] Book details and Take Control Premium
[15:56] Jeff’s new role at CNET
[18:31] Covering mobile tech and writing for CNET
[19:48] Testing the Pixel 10 Pro XL camera
[21:20] AI-powered zoom and photography advances
[23:44] Balancing AI with traditional photo quality
[25:07] On-device AI processing and security
[27:01] Security always a core concern
[27:25] Where to find Jeff Carlson’s work

Links:

Take Control of Your Digital Storage

Guests:

Jeff Carlson is an author, photographer, and freelance writer. Among many other projects, he publishes the Smarter Image newsletter, which explores how computational photography, AI, and machine learning are fundamentally changing the art and science of photography. He’s covered the personal technology field from Macs and PalmPilots to iPhones and mirrorless cameras, publishing in paper magazines, printed books, ebooks, and websites. He’s also the co-host of the podcasts PhotoActive, writes for Take Control, has spoken at several conferences and events. He lives in Seattle, where, yes, it is just as gray and wet and coffee-infused as you think it is. Catch up with everything he’s doing at JeffCarlson.com.

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