Proxies & Web Scraping

Save Myrient: The Race to Archive a Gaming Legacy

The gaming preservation community is in a race against time. Myrient, a cornerstone archive for verified ROMs and disc images, is facing an uncertain future. This article explores what Myrient is, why it's critical to save, and the technical strategies—from scraping to distributed archiving—being deployed to preserve this digital legacy.

10 min read | 68 views | Mar 02, 2026

The Digital Preservation Crisis: Why We're Losing Everything

The shutdown of preservation projects like Myrient reveals a disturbing trend: we're losing digital history at an alarming rate. This article explores why it's happening and what you can do about it.

12 min read | 69 views | Mar 02, 2026

Will Your 8TB ROM Drive Survive 10 Years in Storage?

You've filled an 8TB drive with ROMs and want to store it for a decade. Will it survive? We explore the real risks of bit rot, mechanical failure, and practical preservation strategies for serious data hoarders.

13 min read | 68 views | Mar 01, 2026

Italy's Cloud Tax: How Data Hoarders Can Adapt in 2026

Italy's controversial 'Cloud Tax' imposes monthly fees on digital storage, sparking outrage among data enthusiasts. This comprehensive guide explores the real-world impact and practical strategies for protecting your data without breaking the bank.

12 min read | 57 views | Mar 01, 2026

Myrient Shutdown 2026: What It Means for Data Hoarders & How to Prepare

The preservation community faces a major loss as Myrient announces its shutdown on March 31, 2026. This comprehensive guide explains what Myrient's closure means for data hoarders, how to download content before it's gone, and where to find alternatives for retro software and games.

14 min read | 67 views | Feb 28, 2026

Red Hat Learning Community Shutdown: Why Data Matters in 2026

Red Hat's decision to shut down its Learning Community and delete all content marks a significant moment for open source knowledge preservation. This guide explores why this matters, how to rescue valuable technical data, and what it means for the future of community-driven learning.

14 min read | 64 views | Feb 27, 2026

SSD Endurance Test: 3.58PB on 256GB Drive & What It Means

When a 256GB Samsung PM981 SSD survived 3.58 petabytes of writes—23 times its rated TBW—it challenged everything we thought about NAND endurance. We break down what this extreme case teaches us about real-world SSD reliability, monitoring, and choosing drives for heavy workloads in 2026.

13 min read | 67 views | Feb 26, 2026

The Data Hoarder's Dilemma: When Your Scraping Gets Blocked

Every data hoarder knows the sinking feeling: your scraper chugs along happily, then suddenly... connection refused. IP banned. This guide digs into why sites block you and delivers practical, tested strategies to keep your data pipelines flowing in 2026.

10 min read | 71 views | Feb 24, 2026

Seagate Drive Prices Skyrocket 71%: What Data Hoarders Need to Know

Seagate Expansion drive prices have surged 37-76% in just two weeks, with 28TB models jumping from $350 to $600. With 2026 production already reserved, data hoarders face a critical storage crisis. Here's what's happening and how to navigate it.

11 min read | 64 views | Feb 24, 2026

Why Data Hoarders Travel for Hard Drives & How to Find Deals

For serious data hoarders, the quest for affordable high-capacity storage knows no borders. This guide explores the extreme lengths collectors go to, from international flights to automated deal-hunting, and provides the tools to smartly track global prices without leaving home.

10 min read | 73 views | Feb 23, 2026

The Fractal Define XL: A Data Hoarder's Dream Case in 2026

After years of battling unreliable external RAID devices, many data hoarders are turning to the Fractal Define XL for their storage needs. This comprehensive guide explores why this case has become a community favorite and how to build your ultimate data storage solution.

14 min read | 65 views | Feb 23, 2026

How to Safely Check Floppy Disk Contents Without Security Risks

Found a mysterious floppy disk and want to see what's inside without risking your system? This comprehensive 2026 guide covers everything from creating secure isolated environments to safely extracting and analyzing potentially dangerous legacy media.

15 min read | 70 views | Feb 21, 2026