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Vì sao đa số người dùng “bình thường” thật ra không cần NAS?
VÌ SAO ĐA SỐ NGƯỜI DÙNG “BÌNH THƯỜNG” THẬT RA KHÔNG CẦN NAS? Cứ mỗi lần than hết dung lượng lưu trữ, rất nhiều người sẽ được khuyên ngay: “Mua NAS đi.” Nghe thì rất hấp dẫn vì nó luôn được quảng cáo với các ưu điểm như lưu trữ tập trung, truy cập 24/7, sao lưu tự động, giống như có Google Drive riêng tại nhà. Nhưng thực tế là phần lớn người dùng không thật sự cần NAS, chỉ là nghĩ rằng mình cần mà thôi. NAS (Network Attached Storage) về bản chất là một máy chủ lưu trữ mini trong gia đình.
‘I’ll find you and fight you’: ESPN host defends In-N-Out after 49ers game
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SF's new WNBA team has already drawn the eye of hottest brand in women's sports
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Aubrey Plaza joins Rapinoe podcast, details the time she went undercover to play in an LA rec league
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49ers star Christian McCaffrey, model Olivia Culpo marry
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'Bats--t crazy' Bay Area grandma swims to mice-infested Farallon Islands
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This 'bats—t crazy' Bay Area grandma just set a major record - NewsBreak
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Breaking down the Warriors' play-in scenarios ahead of regular season finale
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'Group of juveniles' get in fight after rival basketball game in SF, police say
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Quakes add Columbus captain Mensah in wake of Nathan injury
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Keeping the Peace in Lebanon
Three weeks into President Donald Trump’s already-chaotic tenure, the secretary general of Hezbollah appeared to be feeling good. “When a fool lives in the White House, this is the start of an opening for the world’s oppressed,” Hassan Nasrallah told his followers in a televised address. The sound bite was a simple exercise in populist rabble-rousing—trolling, even—from the head of Lebanon’s Shia militia-turned-national power broker.
Ex-Elon reliever makes debut for Blue Jays
A dearth of situational hitting did in the Burlington Royals on Sunday night as they squandered two juicy chances in a 4-3 loss to the Bluefield Blue Jays in Appalachian League baseball. "With a guy on third base and nobody out, we're looking for a guy to drive the ball deep in the outfield," said Royals manager Scott Thorman.
Elon’s bats stay hot in bashing of Camels
Posted May. 11, 2016 at 1:11 AM
Phoenix keeps torrid clip, defeats N.C. Central in baseball
ELON - Elon's winning ways in baseball continued Tuesday night, as the Phoenix defeated North Carolina Central 9-4 at Latham Park for its fifth straight victory. "It's the right time to get hot," said starting pitcher Sean Byrnes. "I'd rather be hot now than at the beginning of the season and lose it."
CAA tennis: Elon's Braschi sets tone with romp past familiar foe
WINSTON-SALEM - Before Erica Braschi started her match at the No. 2 singles' court against Clary Rodriguez Cruz of Drexel, the two sophomores from Puerto Rico high-fived. Having played each other for years back home, Braschi knew exactly what she needed to do in order to win.
Elon bulks up on offense, rips UNCG
ELON - The offense continued its burst of efficiency and starter Sean Byrnes pitched well for Elon, propelling the Phoenix to a 14-8 victory against UNC Greensboro in non-conference baseball Wednesday night at Latham Park.
Wolfpack wallops Elon
ELON - In front of about 50 family, friends and fans from Western Alamance, Brock Deatherage and North Carolina State cruised to a 23-3 victory against Elon on Tuesday night at Latham Park. "We had a good night, and we really put together some good at-bats," Deatherage said.
As blooming softball contender, setback frustrates Elon
ELON - Elon coach Kathy Bocock couldn't hide her frustration after the Phoenix lost to Hofstra 4-3 in 11 innings Sunday afternoon. "We're really young, and Hofstra's had a winning program forever. We have a lot of respect for them," Bocock said. "But we had them a couple of times.
East Carolina skips past Elon in 11
ELON - After stepping up in key situations in the ninth and 10th innings, Elon's pitching woes kicked back with a vengeance in the 11th as two bases-loaded wild pitches propelled East Carolina to a 7-5 non-conference victory Tuesday night at Latham Park.
Phoenix strands too many in dropping series to College of Charleston
ELON - Despite many opportunities to close the gap, the Elon offense couldn't convert, stranding 12 runners on base in a 11-6 loss to the College of Charleston in Colonial Athletic Association baseball Sunday afternoon at Latham Park. "We got a ton of guys on base, but we didn't deliver," said Elon coach Mike Kennedy.
Ten Demon Deacons pitchers keep Elon in check
ELON - On a night where the pitching mound could have been mistaken for a revolving door, Elon could not avoid its own mistakes, falling to Wake Forest 4-3 on Tuesday night at Latham Park for its fifth straight loss. "We've don't know how to win right now," said Elon coach Mike Kennedy.
Elon women covet another chance
ELON - When Shaylen Burnett found out Monday night that Elon's first-round opponent in the Women's National Invitation Tournament is Virginia Tech, she immediately went to work. "I personally watched them play Duke on ESPN3 (Monday) night," she said.
Elon grabs bid to WNIT; Phoenix to play Virginia Tech
ELON - The Elon women found out its season isn't finished Monday night as it was one of 64 teams to make the Women's National Invitational Tournament. And Elon coach Charlotte Smith is itching for a chance to play again. "I was overjoyed and super excited.
Guba, McVicar power Elon's offense
ELON - Elon's offense burst back to life in a big way, as Brett Guba hit two home runs and Tyler McVicar drove in five runs in Elon's 10-5 non-conference baseball victory against visiting Liberty on Tuesday at Latham Park. McVicar and Guba hit back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning, with McVicar's blast to left scoring three runs.
Eastern Alamance girls hope for more clutch moments
WENTWORTH - If you're looking for advice on your NCAA Tournament bracket, find Eastern Alamance girls' basketball coach Tim Krotish. So far, he has correctly picked the Class 3-A East Region girls' bracket. "I picked this whole bracket when we got it," Krotish said. "The whole bracket.
Wake Forest freshmen take full taste of ups, downs
WINSTON-SALEM - With his freshman season reaching its final home game tonight, forward John Collins spoke candidly about Wake Forest's approach to basketball this year. "It takes time - we're not expecting to get some results. We're in it for the process, and we're in it to get better," Collins said.
Demon Deacons falter after threatening Irish
WINSTON-SALEM - Despite multiple chances to cut the game to a one-possession game, WakeForest couldn't close the gap, falling to No. 23 Notre Dame 69-58 on Wednesday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball game at Joel Coliseum. The Demon Deacons cut Notre Dame's lead to four points with three minutes left, but missed two chances to draw closer.
Elon women stumble out of second-half gate, fall to Drexel
Posted Feb. 22, 2016 at 12:28 AM Updated at 12:29 AM
Eastern Alamance drops finishing burst on Eastern Guilford in Mid-State 3-A tourney final
Posted Feb. 20, 2016 at 2:40 AM Updated at 2:42 AM
Elon women let one get away in loss to Northeastern
ELON - The Elon women's basketball team's winning ways came to a crashing halt Sunday afternoon in a 67-61 loss to visiting Northeastern at Alumni Gym. The Phoenix had a chance to tie the game, down by two with less than 10 seconds left, but Shaylen Burnett's wild shot was blocked by Northeastern's Francesca Sally, who then made two free throws to seal the outcome.
Elon women blow past Towson
Posted Feb. 13, 2016 at 12:18 AM Updated at 12:19 AM
Southern Alamance grad pulls trick play for Elon women
Posted Feb. 11, 2016 at 11:49 PM Updated at 12:00 AM
Elon women clean up errors in dispatching UNCW
Posted Jan. 27, 2016 at 12:42 AM Updated at 12:45 AM
Elon women shake off cool shooting to defeat Cougars
ELON - As cold as it was outside of Alumni Gym, it was even colder on the court as Elon defeated College of Charleston 52-41 in an offensive struggle Friday night. The victory ends a three-game losing streak for Elon, even though the offense was underwhelming for Elon coach Charlotte Smith's liking.
Defensive effort pushes Eastern Alamance girls past Williams
It was an all-around defensive effort that led Eastern Alamance to a 45-30 victory against host Williams High School in a Mid-State 3-A Conference girls' basketball game Tuesday night. The Eagles held the Bulldogs to one point in the first quarter, which came on a free throw with no time remaining.
Reidsville repels frustrated Graham
Posted Jan. 16, 2016 at 12:32 AM Updated at 12:38 AM
Foul-plagued Elon women put scare into James Madison, but fall in overtime
ELON - After Maddie McCallie hit two free throws to put Elon up three with 15 seconds left, the Phoenix just needed one defensive stop to beat James Madison in women's basketball Sunday afternoon. But Jazmon Gwathmey drew a foul while shooting a 3-pointer, and made all three free throws to send the game to overtime.
Elon women turn tables on Hofstra this time as Burnett delivers
Posted Jan. 9, 2016 at 12:47 AM Updated at 12:50 AM
The Burlington School relishes local tournament crown
Posted Dec. 31, 2015 at 12:51 AM Updated at 12:54 AM
Elon women stifle Lenoir-Rhyne in opener
ELON - Elon women's basketball coach Charlotte Smith asked the team to set a goal defensively during a halftime discussion Saturday afternoon. After allowing 19 points to Division II Lenoir-Rhyne in the first half, the players indicated they wanted to keep the Rams to 30 points or less.
Phoenix women could rely on depth with core of returning players
Posted Nov. 14, 2015 at 1:09 AM Updated at 1:12 AM
Elon women show defensive side in exhibition vs. Winston-Salem State
Posted Nov. 9, 2015 at 12:40 AM Updated at 12:41 AM
Finerty's punt return boosts Eastern Guilford
Posted Nov. 7, 2015 at 1:11 AM Updated at 1:12 AM
Buccaneers' decision to win pays off
Posted Oct. 24, 2015 at 1:18 AM Updated Oct 24, 2015 at 1:20 AM
Ward's shot from rear pays at Ace Speedway
Posted Oct. 19, 2015 at 12:37 AM Updated Oct 19, 2015 at 12:39 AM
Good Fortune: Late goal gives Elon key win in soccer
Posted Oct. 18, 2015 at 12:32 AM Updated Oct 18, 2015 at 12:35 AM
Reidsville holds off Cummings to take command in league
Posted Oct. 17, 2015 at 1:17 AM Updated Oct 17, 2015 at 1:23 AM
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