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At the ‘blackboard’ of assessing learning trajectories and outcomes, particularly in the island’s 189 National School Learning and Intervention Programme (NSLIP) primary schools deemed in need of support by the National Education Inspectorate (NEI), a number of principals are asserting that academic achievement is influenced by the interaction of several variables.

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Ten Ways NAS Is Getting Enshitified The trend of Enshitification of technology products and services continues unabated , and Network-Attached Storage or NAS devices are no exception . 1 . Removing the option to run third-party apps Many NAS devices used to allow users to install third-party apps , but now manufacturers are starting to remove this feature . 2 . Forcing users to use the manufacturer's cloud services NAS manufacturers are increasingly pushing users to use their own cloud services for remote access and data storage . 3 . Artificially limiting the capabilities of free or low-cost models Some NAS devices have different models with varying features , but often the free or low-cost models have artificially limited capabilities . 4 . Increasingly poor and buggy software The software that comes with NAS devices is often buggy and poorly designed , making it difficult for users to get the most out of their device . 5 . DRM and other restrictions on media playback Some NAS devices are now including DRM and other restrictions on media playback , limiting what users can do with their stored content . 6 . Removing or limiting local access Some NAS devices are now requiring users to access their data through the cloud , rather than locally . 7 . Forcing users to create an account with the manufacturer Many NAS devices now require users to create an account with the manufacturer in order to use the device , which can be a concern for privacy . 8 . Collecting and storing user data Some NAS devices are now collecting and storing user data , often without clear information on how that data is being used . 9 . Using encryption that is difficult or impossible to remove Some NAS devices are now using encryption that is difficult or impossible for users to remove , which can make it difficult to access data if the user forgets their password . 10 . Increasingly aggressive and misleading advertising NAS manufacturers are increasingly using aggressive and misleading advertising to push users towards more expensive models or additional services . The Enshitification of NAS devices is a concerning trend that highlights the need for consumers to be aware of the potential downsides of technology products and services .

Article URL: https://nascompares.com/2026/07/31/the-10-ways-nas-is-getting-enshitified/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49131367 Points: 192 # Comments: 167

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