Transfering files over the network with RFTPS

In this tutorial we will go over the process of transferring files over the network from one device to another. We will be using an application that I built in Rust that relies on the FTP protocol to send and receive files over the network, the sender/client can be any device (mobile phone,laptop,desktop) for the server we currently support Windows, Linux and MacOSX. Here is some technical lingo you might not know and will come across in this tutorial: ...

21 February, 2025 · 7 min · 1424 words · hallowslab
btrfs_windows

Shared BTRFS Raid0 on Windows and Linux

Introduction BTRFS (B-tree File System) is a modern filesystem that supports advanced features like snapshots, subvolumes, and integrated RAID support. In this tutorial, we’ll cover how to create a BTRFS RAID 0 array in Linux and share it with Windows for a shared gamedisk in a dual boot system. RAID 0, also known as striping, spreads data across multiple disks to improve performance. Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have: ...

17 August, 2024 · 4 min · 675 words · hallowslab

Securely Deleting Files from Your Drives

In today’s digital age, securely deleting files from your drives is crucial to maintaining your privacy and security. Simply deleting files by moving them to the recycle bin or trash folder is not enough, as they can still be recovered using specialized software. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to securely delete files from your drives on different operating systems. Windows Using built-in tools Select the files you want to delete. Right-click on the selected files and choose “Delete” or press Shift + Delete. Confirm the deletion. Continue with the next steps … Using Cipher to overwrite free space After deleting sensitive files, you can use the built-in Windows tool called Cipher to overwrite the free space on your drive. This ensures that the deleted files cannot be recovered. ...

25 April, 2024 · 3 min · 579 words · hallowslab