As far as I’m concerned, one of the best wireless routers I have ever owned was the Apple AirPort Time Capsule. Not only was it incredibly reliable and super easy to setup. It could also be used as a simple file server, or to make a wireless backup of my computer.
So when Apple decided to discontinue its entire AirPort line in 2018. A testament to the quality of the Airport line, is the fact that many people still use their Time Capsules today. However, this is about to change with the release of macOS 27 later this year.
Unfortunately, because Time Capsule uses something called Apple File Protocol. A legacy protocol that is due to be removed from macOS later this year. MacOS will no longer be able to communicate with your Time Capsule in order to make its backups.
Luckily though, the Time Machine application in macOS will continue to work. So if you are still using a Time Capsule for your backups. We recommend that you switch to a different backup storage medium. For example you could simply plug a USB drive into your Mac, and backup to that.
However if you want to continue to make wireless backups, why not take a look at a Synology BeeStation. Not only will this allow you to continue to make network Time Machine backups. It will also act as a personal cloud storage system that allows you to share files or photographs.
If you’re interested in seeing how a BeeStation works, or are wondering how you can configure it to be used with Apple Time Machine backups. Please take a look at our BeeStation series, but also don’t forget to visit the Synology Store, as we found the BeeStation to be cheaper when we purchase directly from Synology.
Now might be the time to move to Linux.
As someone who is not a fan of Windows. For the last decade, I have heard a background buzz that insists that this year will be the year everyone switches from Microsoft Windows to Linux. However with each passing year, Windows remains the operating system installed on most peoples computers.
While I have in previous years dabbled with Linux, earlier this year I decided to make the switch from Windows to Ubuntu. Something that at the time I wasn’t sure if I was ready to do. But so far I have found it to be easy to use, responsive and while not currently my main driver, an option I am considering for the future.
So why do I think this year could be Linux’s year? Well on October 14 2025, Windows 10 support will end, and millions of computers all over the world will suddenly need to be upgraded or replaced in order to run Windows 11.
While both these options sound expensive. Maybe Linux can slip in, and offer an alternative that not only is free, but is also really easy to install, and best of all will happily run on older hardware.
Ah, but what about compatibility?
Well on that front, Linux does still have a few compatibility issues but on the whole it’s no worse than the compatibility between Windows and macOS. Sure you won’t have access to applications like Office 365 , but you can download a free open source alternative that will get the job done.
There is also something called Wine which might allow you to run a Windows application from within Linux. But as numerous governments in Europe are looking to cut costs and ensure data privacy. Many governments are now switching to Linux and Open source software, so general compatibility should continue to improve over time.
Which brings me to the final nail in Windows coffin, SteamOS. Traditionally Windows has always been the default platform for PC gamers. Mostly because you can tweak settings or install more efficient drivers. But as Windows has massive overheads that will drain the RAM, GPU and CPU resources away from a game. It turns out that SteamOS can be more efficient at managing system resources. Even though SteamOS is emulating Windows in order to get games to run.
Sure there are games that will not run on SteamOS, and Anti-cheat is still a problem. But if a gamer has to upgrade their computer, knowing that Windows 11 will adversely affect the performance of their games. We might find them sticking with Windows 10 or if they have the right hardware, setting up a dual boot for SteamOS.
But what do you think? Will Microsoft continue to dominate computer operating systems or will Linux start to eat Microsofts lunch?
What will we be posting this month?
As we managed to get our hands on the new Nintendo Switch, we are going to publish a couple of videos relating to the new console. So while we have already posted a Nintendo Switch 2 video that looked at the ways you can factory reset a Switch. This month we hope to post videos on what to do if a Switch freezes and maybe a video on performing a factory reset without deleting your existing data.
For anyone with a Synology BeeStation. We wanted to highlight a feature that we think is very useful. So we will be looking at how you can use your BeeStation to backup a USB memory stick or a USB external hard drive.
Then for our Synology beginners guide series, we want to demonstrate how you setup and use Synology QuickConnect. A super easy way to make your NAS remotely accessible from the internet.
Then as this is a five week month, we will be posting a couple of quick tip videos. Which will include a video that relates to how you disable wifi power saving mode on a Google Chromebook. Something that is useful if you want to leave your Chromebook to download a file.
We will also be posting a video on how you restore an Intel based Apple Macintosh computer back to a previous state. Then for the final video of the month will look at a Windows terminal command that allows you to quickly delete WiFi profiles.
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