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How to properly wipe your laptop data before getting rid of it
Worried about privacy? Here's what you need to do before you sell, give away, or dispose of your laptop.
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How to extend the life of your hard drive
Under ideal conditions, hard drives can work for many years. However, various factors influence their service life.
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You're using your USB flash drive wrong. Do this instead
There's more to using a USB flash drive than just plugging it in, at least if you want to get the most out of it.
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How to turn any SSD into a DIY external drive
Breathe new life into your old flash memory with an external USB enclosure.
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Maximize your cloud storage with these 5 tools and tricks
Because storage space on OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive is limited, you should use convenient tools to clear out superfluous files.
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Long live the hard drive: Why HDDs are still far from obsolete
Despite the impressive advantages of SSDs, classic hard disk drives (HDDs) still remain relevant today.
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6 simple tweaks that maximize your SSD's performance
Use these tips and tweaks to boost your SSD's speed and wring every last drop of performance out of it.
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Why two SSDs are better than one in your PC
Most Windows PCs come with just one SSD. That may work for most people, but if you're really looking to boost your speed and free up bandwidth, then you should consider using two SSDs instead of one.
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Benchmark your SSD: These free tools do it all
Fast SSDs have now almost completely replaced classic hard drives in PCs and notebooks. We tell you which SSD tips you should definitely know.
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9 must-know Microsoft OneDrive tips: Get more from Windows cloud storage
Microsoft's cloud storage doesn't need to hide behind Dropbox, Google Drive, and others. OneDrive offers some surprising functions and backs up important data automatically.
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How to set up a new SSD or hard drive in Windows
Use Disk Management to easily set up a new hard drive, SSD, or USB stick under Windows.
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How long does data last on an SD card?
SD cards are faithful companions in cameras, mobile phones, and many other devices. They capture our most beautiful moments, store important documents and are thus almost indispensable. But how long can we actually rely on these little helpers?
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How long does data last on a USB flash drive?
You have important data that you need to keep safe. A USB flash drive seems to be the perfect solution. But how long do they last?
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Ultimate backup: Archival M-Discs store your data for 1000 years
Long-term storage of digital data is important, but also challenging. Archival CDs such as M-Discs offer a good solution with high durability.
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How to securely erase your hard drive or SSD
Ensure that the data on your old drives is safe from prying eyes with this simple guide to securely wiping your hard drives.
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SSD vs. HDD vs. hybrid: Which storage tech is right for you?
With SSDs, hard drives, and hybrid drives we are spoiled for choice when it comes to PC storage. Here's our advice on what to do.
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How to install a hard drive in your computer
Don't be afraid of cracking open your desktop PC's case. Installing a new hard drive is a basic task anyone can accomplish.
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How to partition a hard drive
Partitions allow you to segment a single drive for separating programs from files or installing a second OS.Answer Line
When a CD or DVD is stuck or the drive won’t open
Maybe the disc is stuck. Maybe the door is stuck. Try these things first to see if you can fix it.Answer Line