David Mark

David Mark is a business strategy analyst with over a decade of experience tracking technology markets, consumer trends, and corporate strategy. He has worked with Fortune 500 manufacturers and emerging startups alike, helping leadership teams translate market data into actionable decisions. David holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and previously led market intelligence at a mid-size electronics distributor. At Business Behind, he focuses on the business side of technology — market sizing, competitive analysis, ROI calculations, and industry trend forecasting.

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Intel Rapid Storage Technology: Do You Actually Need It in 2026?

Jun

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TECHNOLOGY

Intel Rapid Storage Technology: Do You Actually Need It in 2026?

I tested Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) on four systems over five years. Two desktops, two laptops. RAID 0, RAID 1, and single-drive configurations. I have seen it improve boot times by 40%. I have also seen it corrupt a RAID array and cost me a weekend of data recovery. In 2026, with NVMe SSDs dominating the market, the question is not whether RST works. It is whether you still need it. The answer depends on what you are doing. For most users, RST is irrelevant. For specific workloads, it is still useful. This is my honest assessment. What Intel…

May

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LIFESTYLEBackpacks, Mochila

Mochila Bags: Why This Colombian Brand Became My Everyday Carry

I carried a mochila bag every day for two years. It went with me to meetings in Portland, hikes in the Columbia Gorge, and a two-week trip to Colombia where I bought a second one directly from the artisans who made it. The mochila is not just a bag. It is a traditional craft with deep cultural roots, and the market is now flooded with cheap imitations that exploit the design without supporting the communities that created it. This guide covers what a mochila actually is, why the authentic ones are worth the price, how to spot fakes, and where…