Data Reliability
The latest Data Reliability coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Excel STOCKHISTORY Outage in Early 2026 Exposes Cloud Data Dependency Risks
Microsoft's Excel platform experienced a significant disruption during the first trading week of 2026 when the STOCKHISTORY function failed for numerous users, returning connection errors and stale...
SSD Vanishing Act: Windows 11 KB5063878 Sparks Data Corruption Fears
The August 12, 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5063878) is triggering a dangerous storage regression: under sustained heavy write workloads, some solid-state drives abruptly stop responding,...
Why Enabling Both SMB and NFS on Your NAS is Essential for Modern Homes and Small Offices
When configuring network-attached storage (NAS) for modern homes or small offices, the longstanding debate between Server Message Block (SMB) and Network File System (NFS) often resurfaces. Both...
Transcend ETD210T SSD Review: The Ultimate Cloud Storage Solution for Businesses
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, businesses require storage solutions that are not only fast and reliable but also scalable and secure. The Transcend ETD210T SSD emerges as a compelling...
SQL Server 2025 Preview: Integrating AI, Enhancing Performance, and Advancing Hybrid Data Solutions
Introduction Microsoft has officially unveiled the public preview of SQL Server 2025 at Microsoft Build, marking a significant advancement in database technology. This latest iteration introduces a...
Understanding the OneDrive Files Shortcut Bug: Causes, Impact, and Microsoft's Response
Introduction OneDrive serves as a pivotal cloud storage solution for millions, seamlessly integrating with Windows to enhance productivity. However, a persistent bug has disrupted this harmony,...
Why NTFS Continues to Dominate as Windows' File System in 2025: Stability, Performance, and Integration
Introduction For both veteran and new Windows users, the allure of experimenting with modern, feature-rich file systems like Btrfs, ZFS, or Microsoft’s own ReFS can be strong, particularly with the...