Search results for "hard drive"
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ExplainerWhat Is a Computer Hard Drive?
A traditional computer hard drive is the storage pot for your files, operating system, and more. Learn more about this important PC...
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How-ToBoot a Physical Windows 10 Hard Drive using a Mac
Want to access your old Windows 10 PC without keeping your laptop around? It's super easy with a Mac and VirtualBox.
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How-ToHow to Check if Your Hard Drive is Going to Fail
Finding out in advance if your hard drive is failing can save you time, money and a lot of hassle. Here are...
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How-ToHow to Install an NVMe M.2 SSD Hard Drive and Why You Should
Installing a new NVMe M.2 SSD Hard Drive will not only increase your system performance, it will also greatly extend the life...
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How-ToWhat Is hiberfil.sys and Why Is It Using So Much Hard Drive Space?
This quick tip will free up GB's worth of space on your hard drive or SSD.
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How-ToUse TreeSize to Map Hard Drive Usage and Find Huge Files on Windows 10
Recently I had a serious issue that filled up my hard drive. Using a free tool called TreeSize, I was able to...
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How-ToPartition a Hard Drive for macOS Time Machine and Windows 10 Backups
Got a big hard drive? Here's how to make it usable for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
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How-ToHow to Prevent Hard Drive Failures by Checking and Fixing Disk Errors in Windows 10
Hard drives have an average lifespan of four years. Be sure to keep tabs on your hard drives health before it fails...
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How to Recover Data from a Hard Drive that Won’t Boot
Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 has several built-in utilities that allow you to recover data. But what if your drive won't boot?...
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How-ToReclaim Gigs of Hard Drive Space After a Windows Upgrade
Whether it’s a full OS upgrade, like in the case of Windows 7 to 8.1, or just a Service Pack update in...
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Clone Your Hard Drive the Easy Way with Macrium Reflect Free
Cloning a drive makes an exact duplicate of the one you're using. This comes in handy when replacing a drive with a...
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How-ToHow To Erase Your Mac’s Hard Drive and Reinstall OS X
If you sell your Mac or just want a fresh start, you can erase the drive and reinstall OS X. Here's how...
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Ditch Your Laptop’s DVD Drive and Replace it With a Hard Drive
Want more storage in your laptop? Ditch the optical DVD drive and re-purpose its bay for an additional spinning hard drive for...
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Can Your Data Be Undeleted? Four Ways to Erase Your Hard Drive
If you're sending in a computer for repairs or donating, selling or trashing your old PC or laptop, it's a good idea...