What if your home router could double as a secure, centralized storage server? In this hands-on episode, we explore how to transform a basic router into a powerful Network-Attached Storage (NAS) hub using its built-in USB port and a RAID-enabled hard drive enclosure.

You’ll learn:

• The step-by-step setup using RAID 1 (mirroring) for redundancy
• How to choose the right external enclosure and drives
• Why this method is more secure and cost-effective than cloud storage
• Best practices for centralized file management at home
• Real-world benefits of personal data ownership and access control

Perfect for DIY tech enthusiasts, data-conscious families, or remote workers looking to simplify and secure their digital lives.

In this episode of techdaily.ai, we break down Cisco’s latest leap in networking: the C9000 smart switches—and what they mean for enterprise IT. Sponsored by StoneFly, this deep dive explores how these switches are built for the real-world demands of AI, Wi-Fi 7, and post-quantum security—while also confronting legacy concerns about reliability.

We cover:

• Why AI, Wi-Fi 7, and quantum threats demand smarter, faster switching
• Key capabilities of the C9350 and C9610, powered by Cisco Silicon One
• How microservices-based iOS XE boosts uptime and upgrade agility
• Real-world community concerns around Catalyst 9300 reliability
• What Cisco changed—and what it signals for the future
• Power, scale, stacking, PoE+, security, and airgapped flexibility
• What network admins should consider when evaluating next-gen gear

Whether you're running a modern campus network or designing future-ready infrastructure, this episode gives you the insights and context to plan smart.

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Can we really make it rain? This episode takes a grounded look at cloud seeding, the science—and controversy—behind human-influenced weather.

We explore:

• How silver iodide and salt are used to trigger precipitation
• The methods: static vs. dynamic seeding
• Scientific debates on effectiveness and data inconsistency
• Environmental and health safety assessments
• Legal gray areas and unregulated international cloud ownership
• Why conspiracy theories keep cloud seeding in the spotlight
• The resurgence of the "rainmaker" in climate tech circles

Whether you're curious about climate engineering, water policy, or the tech reshaping our skies, this episode brings clarity to a cloudy topic.