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Hard Drive

The Windows tool to make your hard drive bigger

The Windows tool to make your hard drive bigger

November 30, 2022 Matt Mills 0

When buying a new computer, one of the aspects that we should pay the most attention to is RAM memory (if we want it to […]

install and configure a new hard drive on your computer

How to install and configure a new hard drive on your computer

November 25, 2022 Matt Mills 0

Assembling a computer is really not very complex, since each component has a unique installation point and position. One of the simplest processes when assembling […]

Hard disk or cloud

Hard disk or cloud: what is more profitable in the long term?

November 17, 2022 Matt Mills 0

We have multiple options for saving files nowadays. For example hard drives, USB memories, cards… But we can also make use of the cloud. There […]

Free tools to check if your hard drive is broken

Free tools to check if your hard drive is broken

November 15, 2022 Matt Mills 0

There are many reasons why your PC might malfunction (and this includes suddenly running slow, having a hard time starting up or shutting down, blue […]

use hard drives in your PC

Reasons you should no longer use hard drives in your PC

November 14, 2022 Matt Mills 0

With the passage of time, it is becoming increasingly clear that the demise of hard drives (HDDs) is just around the corner. The blame for […]

I haven't used hard drives in my PC in 10 years

I haven't used hard drives in my PC in 10 years, and I'll never do it again

October 31, 2022 Matt Mills 0

Since the beginning of the computer age, hard drives have been the storage units par excellence, and despite the fact that SSDs have been around […]

3 ways to erase all the data on your hard drive

3 ways to erase all the data on your hard drive

October 21, 2022 Matt Mills 0

Over time we are saving all kinds of data and personal files on the hard drive on our computer. These files are always with us […]

Hard drives refuse to die, Toshiba launches a 20 TB

Hard drives refuse to die, Toshiba launches a 20 TB

October 21, 2022 Matt Mills 0

The market for mechanical hard drives is moribund, with sales falling year after year. Despite this trend, hard drive manufacturers continue to develop new, higher-capacity […]

How to backup your data to a USB hard drive

How to backup your data to a USB hard drive

October 9, 2022 Matt Mills 0

Many times we have talked about the importance of making backup copies of your documents and files that you do not want to lose, since […]

Why you should stop calling SSD a hard drive

Why you should stop calling SSD a hard drive

October 3, 2022 Matt Mills 0

For years, hard drives were the only viable large-capacity persistent storage format for our PCs. This was in this way until the appearance of solid […]

see the serial number of the hard drive from Windows

How to see the serial number of the hard drive from Windows

September 30, 2022 Matt Mills 0

All the components of a PC or laptop have a unique number that gives us information about it. This information is necessary to repair the […]

How many SSDs or hard drives can you have at most in a PC

How many SSDs or hard drives can you have at most in a PC?

September 27, 2022 Matt Mills 0

There are many types of solid state drives, from those that go in M.2 ports to external ones, through those that connect to SATA ports. […]

What happens when a company does not encrypt its hard drives

What happens when a company does not encrypt its hard drives

September 26, 2022 Matt Mills 0

The encryption or encryption of information is one of the mandatory points in any system today and this grows as the responsibility and volume of […]

We already know if SSDs are better than hard drives

We already know if SSDs are better than hard drives

September 16, 2022 Matt Mills 0

With the arrival of SSDs in our PCs, quite some time ago, we could see how a great revolution took place when it came to […]

Why are SSDs so fast compared to HDDs

Why are SSDs so fast compared to HDDs?

September 16, 2022 Matt Mills 0

It is a fact that if we compare SSD drives and a hard drive, the former are much faster. However, affirming this without a technical […]

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gaming setup highlighting AMD Ryzen's integrated graphics

Budget CPUs With Integrated Graphics: What to Compare

November 19, 2024 0

Compare AMD desktop CPUs with integrated graphics for a budget gaming PC. Check the GPU model, memory, motherboard and real Valorant benchmarks.

Top Headphones for Gamers

Headphones for Gaming and Music: What to Check First

October 30, 2024 0

Choose headphones by connection, microphone and comfort. Compare useful headset and wired options without confusing console versions or noise isolation.

google pixel best charger

Google Pixel Chargers: USB-C PD, PPS and Wattage Explained

October 11, 2024 0

Last updated: 11 October 2026 A charger’s maximum wattage is its capacity, not the power every Pixel will draw. Charging depends on the phone model, […]

Car display with a microphone, speech bubble and call icon

Android Auto Keeps Asking Who to Call? Here’s What to Try

November 6, 2026 0

Android Auto keeps asking who to call? Test a saved name and a spoken number, try a workaround while parked, and learn how to report the issue.

Prevent Google from Closing Your Account

Keep a Google Account Active: Policy and Practical Steps

December 30, 2024 0

Google will delete accounts inactive for over two years starting December 2023. Learn how to keep your account active and safeguard your data.

Gemini AI's integration with Google Drive

How to Use Gemini in Google Drive to Find and Organise Files

December 30, 2024 0

Use Gemini in Google Drive to search and summarise files, review sources and suggest folder moves. Check plan access and keep control of changes.

Phone in a sage case with an illustrated loading ring and a visible side button

Why Does My Google Pixel Keep Freezing? What to Check

November 10, 2026 0

Google Pixel keeps freezing? Learn how to restart it, check apps and storage, and use Safe Mode to narrow down the cause.

Fitness tracker showing activity bars beside a phone with a sync icon and two blank cards

Fitbit Data Missing After Google Health 5.12? What to Check

November 10, 2026 0

Fitbit data missing after Google Health 5.12? Check the last sync time, fix iPhone Bluetooth issues, and see what to do when readings stay blank.

Phone displaying an illustrated search icon and a partially filled progress bar

iPhone Stuck on “Optimizing Search and Siri”? What to Check

November 9, 2026 0

iPhone still says Optimizing Search and Siri? Check indexing progress, test Spotlight against app search, and find the settings that control results.

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