BitTorrent Sync Now Works With Network Storage

BitTorrent Sync is basically explicitly designed for people who need to move huge amounts of data back and forth between different devices. Now the service is getting support for the network attached storage these types are likely to use.

Cloud-based syncing services like Dropbox, MediaFire, and Google Drive are incredibly useful for most most people but if you've got a huge amount of data or need to sync massive files it's not a terribly efficient way to move stuff between devices. BitTorrent Sync basically streamlines this by using the BitTorrent protocol to bypass the cloud altogether. A common use might be a video editor that needs to move large files between home and work computers.

Until today, though, you've only been able to use the BitTorrent Sync App with mobile devices and your computer. Now, you'll be able to use it with NAS as well, which makes a lot of sense because if you've got so much data that the cloud is inconvenient, you're likely to need some networked storage for backup. At launch, NetGear will be the first partner, with support starting immediately, but BitTorrent told us that they'll have more partners soon.

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BitTorrent Sync Now Works With Network Storage

BitTorrent Sync is basically explicitly designed for people who need to move huge amounts of data back and forth between different devices. Now the service is getting support for the network attached storage these types are likely to use.

Cloud-based syncing services like Dropbox, MediaFire, and Google Drive are incredibly useful for most most people but if you've got a huge amount of data or need to sync massive files it's not a terribly efficient way to move stuff between devices. BitTorrent Sync basically streamlines this by using the BitTorrent protocol to bypass the cloud altogether. A common use might be a video editor that needs to move large files between home and work computers.

Until today, though, you've only been able to use the BitTorrent Sync App with mobile devices and your computer. Now, you'll be able to use it with NAS as well, which makes a lot of sense because if you've got so much data that the cloud is inconvenient, you're likely to need some networked storage for backup. At launch, NetGear will be the first partner, with support starting immediately, but BitTorrent told us that they'll have more partners soon.

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Repurpose an Old File Cabinet as Garage Storage

You can make an awesome custom storage system for your garage, or you can take Trash To Treasure's quick-fix option on converting an old file cabinet into brilliant garage storage.

It's a great way to recycle something you aren't using, but if you don't have an old file cabinet, you probably know someone who does or a trip to the junkyard will get you one cheap. Then you'll have to sand it, paint it, and add some pegboards as well as a rolling platform.

The link below has a list of all the materials you will need for this project, along with step-by-step photos to get you through it.

Turning your old file cabinet into a garage storage favorite | Trash To Treasure

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Turn a Full Length Mirror into an Attractive Bathroom Storage Unit

Most of us could use more storage space in our bathrooms, and this DIY project hides lots of storage space behind a full-length mirror in an attractive wooden frame.

Shanty 2 Chic walks you through this build. Besides the mirror ($25 at Home Depot), you'll only need wood, hinges, wood stain, and other standard supplies. In total, they spend under $100 for the storage unit.

You could take this idea and instead recess the 6-inch deep cabinet into the wall to save even more space...or just follow the directions and have a cabinet you could move elsewhere later if you wish.

Don't you just envy admire clever handypeople like these?

DIY Bathroom Mirror Storage Case | Shanty 2 Chic

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10 Best Bitcoin Wallets For Secure Bitcoin Storage

We’ve talked about ways to get your hands on Bitcoin, as well as exchanges where you can buy and sell Bitcoin, so an overview of some of the more notable Bitcoin wallets out there is probably long overdue. Generally, Bitcoin wallets, despite the name, don’t actually store Bitcoins. Instead, wallets consist of two keys, a public key and a private key, that are used to associate particular Bitcoins with your wallet. The public key allows you to receive Bitcoins, while the private key allows you to spend Bitcoins.

As you might imagine, the security of your private key is incredibly important, lest someone gains access to your wallet and spend all the Bitcoins you’ve mined or traded for. Which wallet you choose depends on whether utmost security or increased convenience is more important, and it’s recommended that you don’t stick to one particular type of wallet. Here’s a list of 10 different wallets for secure Bitcoin storage.

Recommended Reading: 20 Places To Spend Your Bitcoins

1. Bitcoin Core

Bitcoin Core is the original Bitcoin wallet, originally developed by Satoshi Nakamoto and continually updated by the core Bitcoin development team. While it doesn’t have the advanced features of Armory or the social aspect of Hive, Bitcoin Core is probably the most scrutinized and worked-on wallet out there, making it a trustworthy choice.

One thing to be aware of is the fact that Bitcoin Core is a fully fledged node of the Bitcoin network. So it requires the entire blockchain to run. Bitcoin Core is available on Windows, Linux and Mac, and is also available as a Ubuntu PPA.

2. Multibit

Multibit is a lightweight software wallet. As with most software wallets, Multibit encrypts your private keys locally (or on a USB stick). One useful characteristic of Multibit is that it doesn’t need to download the entire blockchain to access, send and receive funds. Multibit connects directly to the Bitcoin network and downloads only a small part of the blockchain, making it very fast to use.

Since Multibit doesn’t download the entire blockchain, it also takes up a lot less space on your hard drive, which can be important in some situations. Multibit has also been translated into more than 35 languages and is available on Windows, Mac and Linux.

3. Electrum

Electrum is another lightweight Bitcoin wallet in the vein of Multibit. Electrum supports deterministic wallets or, in other words, generating multiple wallets from one seed. It also lets you sign and create transactions offline and export what it calls a "root public key", which lets compatible applications monitor your wallet. You can also import and export private keys from other Bitcoin wallets.

Like Multibit, Electrum lets you perform Bitcoin transactions without having to download the entire blockchain, making transactions a lot faster. Electrum uses a network of servers to achieve this. Electrum is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.

4. Hive

Hive is a Bitcoin wallet targeted at new users, with some interesting features. For one, Hive has an instant messaging style interface that lets you send and receive Bitcoins quickly and easily. It also has an integrated application platform and comes with some built-in apps that give you easy access to some of the more popular Bitcoin-related services available.

Hive even has an SPV backend to speed up starting time, as well as support for the Tor network for increased anonymity. You can also schedule wallet backups onto Dropbox and Time Machine. Hive is only available on Mac OS X, but is also coming to Android in the near future.

5. Armory

Armory is one of the most feature-rich and secure software Bitcoin wallets available today. Armory offers three different user modes: Standard, Advanced and Developer. Some of it’s security features include a graphical keyboard to protect against keyloggers, support for deterministic wallets, offline transactions and extensive cold storage options, including fragmented paper wallets.

Offline transactions significantly increase your wallet’s security and protects it from most security risks. It requires the official Bitcoin Core wallet, since Armory doesn’t have any networking features. Armory is available on Windows, Mac and Linux. It’s also available as a Ubuntu PPA.

6. Blockchain Wallet

Blockchain’s wallet has a few interesting security features designed to overcome some of the security risks inherent in online wallets. For example, Blockchain implements client-side AES encryption, protecting your wallet from a server side hack. It also has support for offline transactions, a double encryption feature and two factor authentification.

Blockchain not only lets you back your wallet up automatically onto Google Drive or Dropbox, but also lets you download your wallet manually. Blockchain also performs regular off-site server side backups every hour. There’s even a mobile wallet version of Blockchain for Android.

7. Coinbase

Coinbase is an online Bitcoin account, somewhat similar to PayPal. Coinbase also has a built-in Bitcoin exchange where you can buy and sell Bitcoin, and lets you send and receive money directly to and from email addresses. Coinbase is a centralized operation and stores all its Bitcoins on-site, but claims to store 85% of its Bitcoins in offline cold storage.

There are potential security and trust issues with Coinbase, especially since its operators have control over all Bitcoins, but the fact that it’s been heavily backed by prominent venture capital firms makes it less likely that Coinbase will run away with users’ Bitcoins. There is also a Coinbase Android app.

8. Coinkite

Coinkite is somewhat similar to Coinbase, in that it provides plenty of Bitcoin-related services such as Bitcoin debit cards and payment terminals alongside an online wallet feature. Coinkite uses BIP32 Heirarchical Deterministic (HD) wallets, which are stored in a custom Hardware Security Module (HSM) that is apparently isolated from the Internet. You can even request audit reports from Coinkite.

In the case of closure or failure, Coinkite has promised that it will publicize a symmetric key that contains all the extended private keys that have been distributed to Coinkite users. This will allow users to reclaim their funds from Coinkite, if the service shuts down.

9. BitAddress Paper Wallet

BitAddress is a web service that generates randomized public and private keys that you can use to receive, spend and store your Bitcoin. The big appeal of BitAddress is that it can create paper wallets. Paper wallets are a particularly secure form of cold storage, since the private key is only stored on a piece of paper and not on the Internet or in any form of software.

Bear in mind that you’ll have to import your private key into some form of digital wallet, if you want to perform transactions. Thus, it’s probably best to use a paper wallet as a complementary form of Bitcoin storage alongside a software or online wallet.

10. Pi-Wallet

Pi-Wallet is currently the only commercially available hardware Bitcoin wallet. The Pi-Wallet is basically a Raspberry Pi running a software Bitcoin wallet, namely Armory. As such, it has all of Armory’s features in addition to a few perks that only a hardware wallet of this type can provide. For instance, the Pi-Wallet doesn’t have direct Internet access, adding another layer of protection.

The Pi-Wallet is also portable, and as it’s built on a Raspberry Pi that makes it much less susceptible to viruses and trojans that can be used to steal Bitcoin from your average Windows computer. The site also has instructions on building your own Pi-Wallet.

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Extra Laptop Storage, A Great Motorola Modem, $20 Off Kindles [Deals]

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Whether you want to expand your laptop's storage, give your laptop a few more port options, or just save a few bucks on your monthly internet bill, there are some great deals available today. Enjoy!

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If your ISP charges you a modem rental fee, you drop what you're doing immediately and buy a Motorola SB6141. You can pick one up today on Newegg for $82, which is a decent price on its own, but you can bundle it with a free router if you know the proper promo code. I should note that the router is $15 by itself, so if you own something nicer, you might not have any use for it, but you could always sell it for a few bucks on Craigslist. Just put the modem in your cart, add the code, and the router will be added automatically.

Motorola SB6141 Modem with Free Router | $82 with Promo Code EMCPGHP48

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The SSDs you find in modern laptops are fast, but still a little smaller than most of us would like. If you own a Mac, this handy adapter set will let you use any MicroSD card to add some extra storage via your SD card slot, without an unsightly piece of plastic sticking half an inch outside of your computer. The pack comes with three adapters, so you can even share with your friends and family.

You will need a MicroSD card to go with this, but Amazon has a good price today on this 64GB Transcend model.

Apotop SmartSuit MicroSD Adapter for Macbook Air/Pro/Retina | $17

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This dock transforms one Thunderbolt port into an ethernet port, HDMI, three USB 3.0s, two 3.5mm audio jacks, another Thunderbolt port, all for an all-time-low $165 today. Crucially, it even includes a Thunderbolt cable to get you started, which normally goes for $40 on its own.

StarTech Thunderbolt Laptop Docking Station | $165

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Today on Amazon, you can take $20 off a Kindle or Kindle Paperwhite, bringing prices down to just $49 and $99, respectively.

Note: You don't have to trade in an old e-reader to get the discount. It's available to everyone.

$20 off Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite

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If anything in your house takes batteries, you should have a supply of Eneloop rechargeables handy. This 2-pack of AAs will supplement your collection, and even comes with spacers that let you use them in any pesky gadgets that take D batteries.

If you don't have any Eneloops yet, we recommend starting with the Eneloop Power Pack, which is backordered by a few weeks, but available today for an all-time low $34.

Eneloop AA 2-Pack with D Spacers | $7

Eneloop Power Pack | $34

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Never be stuck without a spare USB port while traveling again.

Mpow 4 Port USB Wall Charger | $14 With Promo Code UC30MPOW

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At less than $.50 per piece, this is a great deal for anyone who needs some new tools. My favorite part is the easy-to-read size labeling.

Craftsman 94 pc. Easy-To-Read Mechanics Tool Set | $40

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Chuck your drawer full of old, slow flash drives and upgrade to USB 3.0 on the cheap today, courtesy of Staples and Amazon.

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Outdoor lovers won't have to worry about keeping their gadgets juiced up with this solar charging pack, available for $75 today from Woot. Even if you don't think you'll need your phone while camping, having a basically unlimited power supply should bring you peace of mind if something were to go wrong and you needed to contact the outside world.

Goal Zero Portable Solar Power Essentials Kit | $75

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In addition to looking like something out of TRON, these MEElectronics headphones sound great too, if the 4.8 star review average is any indication.

If earbuds are more your style. Best Buy has a great sale on SOL REPUBLIC Ampe buds, today only.

MEElectronics Atlas Orion On-Ear Headphones | $55

SOL REPUBLIC - Amps In-Ear Headphones | $30

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The Panasonic Arc 4 finished second in Gizmodo's ranking of the best electric razor, and today represents a rare chance to score it for under $100 on Amazon. The step-up Arc 5 model is also on sale today, and adds an extra blade, multi-flex pivoting head, and an automatic cleaning and charging system.

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