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December 08, 2018
If your computer experiences signs of hard drive failure, it’s best to replace it before it completely wears out. This gives you a chance to save the data stored on it, including your operating system. While it’s a more complicated repair than many consumers feel comfortable performing on their own, you can save money by doing it yourself.
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December 08, 2018If your computer experiences signs of hard drive failure, it’s best to replace it before it completely wears out. This gives you a chance to save the data stored on it, including your operating system. While it’s a more complicated repair than many consumers feel comfortable performing on their own, you can save money by doing it yourself. In the following guide, we’ll explain the basic steps for how to replace a hard drive, as well as the best way to get the operating system up and running again. This guide works for both replacing a defective hard drive and for swapping out an outdated one for something with more space and speed.
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November 16, 2018
If you’re in the market for a new laptop or PC, you’re probably filtering your way through a tall stack of features, including everything from screen size and resolution to storage space and memory. You’ll likely prioritize which specs fall on your must-have list, and which bells and whistles might be nice to have, depending on your computing needs and budget.
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November 16, 2018If you’re in the market for a new laptop or PC, you’re probably filtering your way through a tall stack of features, including everything from screen size and resolution to storage space and memory. You’ll likely prioritize which specs fall on your must-have list, and which bells and whistles might be nice to have, depending on your computing needs and budget. When it comes down to making a decision on your next laptop or PC, arguably the most important feature to consider is the type of hard drive it comes equipped with. Not sure about the difference between a solid state drive (SSD) versus a hard drive disk (HDD)? You should take time to educate yourself. It could make or break the performance of your new computer. Read on to learn more about the different types of hard drives and why they matter, so you can confidently move forward with your new investment.
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October 01, 2018If you’ve experienced a blue screen with a message from Windows that your hard drive is locked, it can be a bit unnerving. Will your data be OK? Is there an easy fix?Before you panic, follow these quick tips for what to do next.
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October 01, 2018If you’ve experienced a blue screen with a message from Windows that your hard drive is locked, it can be a bit unnerving. Will your data be OK? Is there an easy fix? Before you panic, follow these quick tips for what to do next.
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September 05, 2018Before your new hard drive can work properly, you will need to partition it. Your computer uses the hard drive in multiple ways, and for your operating system to function properly, a part of the hard drive must be sectioned off.
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September 05, 2018Before your new hard drive can work properly, you will need to partition it. Your computer uses the hard drive in multiple ways, and for your operating system to function properly, a part of the hard drive must be sectioned off. Many times, this can mean that your operating system will use the entire hard drive, although that can depend on what you’re using your hard drive for. Thankfully, Windows makes it fairly simple for you to partition your new hard drive, and it can take just a few minutes to accomplish. You can do this on most Windows operating systems, including XP, Vista, and Windows 7 on up.
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August 23, 2018
When you have too much clutter stored on your desktop or laptop PC, you can experience some serious performance issues. If you’re experiencing lag, freezing programs, or difficulty finding important documents, it may be time for a thorough cleaning of your computer’s hard drive.
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August 23, 2018When you have too much clutter stored on your desktop or laptop PC, you can experience some serious performance issues. If you’re experiencing lag, freezing programs, or difficulty finding important documents, it may be time for a thorough cleaning of your computer’s hard drive.