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never throw your old PC or hard drive in the trash

Avoid fines: never throw your old PC or hard drive in the trash

September 14, 2022 Matt Mills 0

You have a really very old PC, and because it is already broken and doesn’t work or for whatever reason, you don’t want it or […]

How to fix a corrupt NTFS hard drive

How to fix a corrupt NTFS hard drive

September 14, 2022 Matt Mills 0

When our computer takes longer than usual to turn on, it is likely that we associate the problem with the latest update that was installed […]

Why isn't the SATA connector on hard drives updated

Why isn't the SATA connector on hard drives updated?

September 11, 2022 Matt Mills 0

The SATA connector of hard drives has not improved in specifications for years and has remained in its third generation or better known as the […]

Why you are going to stop using hard drives and use the cloud

Why you are going to stop using hard drives and use the cloud

September 11, 2022 Matt Mills 0

To save files we have different options available. Basically the main ones are two: physical units or the cloud. However, in recent years there have […]

a new type of hard disk that each 1 TB costs only 5 dollars

They create a new type of hard disk that each 1 TB costs only 5 dollars

September 6, 2022 Matt Mills 0

Mechanical hard drives are disappearing from the market in favor of SSDs. Not only for performance, but also for dimensions, resistance and versatility that they […]

BIOS does not detect the hard drive

BIOS does not detect the hard drive: causes and solutions

August 31, 2022 Matt Mills 0

If we turn on our equipment and instead of starting up as usual, it emits a series of beeps, cold sweats run through our body […]

This solution will replace RAM and hard drives

This solution will replace RAM and hard drives

August 29, 2022 Matt Mills 0

Until now, the evolution of solid-state drives has been based on improving storage capacity and access speed. However, in the coming years, thanks to the […]

If you drill into a hard drive can they still copy their files

If you drill into a hard drive can they still copy their files?

August 27, 2022 Matt Mills 0

We store a lot of personal information on hard drives, which we don’t want anyone to have. The problem is that many times we are […]

Garbage that occupies gigabytes on your hard drive

Garbage that occupies gigabytes on your hard drive: delete all these files

August 26, 2022 Matt Mills 0

For Windows to run smoothly, your system needs to have a buffer of 10-15 GB of free space. In this way, if we do not […]

Why there are hard drives up to 18TB and SSDs stay at 4TB

Why there are hard drives up to 18TB and SSDs stay at 4TB

August 25, 2022 Matt Mills 0

You may have wondered why HDDs have more capacity than SSDs. Currently, we can find HDDs up to 18TB, but SSDs are limited to 4TB. […]

What is better to keep our memories

Hard drive, SSD, cloud, DVD? What is better to keep our memories?

August 22, 2022 Matt Mills 0

In the middle of the summer period we like to keep memories of our trips and the memories that we are accumulating, especially when we […]

Nobody buys hard drives, it's a dead market

Nobody buys hard drives, it's a dead market

August 18, 2022 Matt Mills 0

The hard drive market has turned around in recent years, leaving aside those who were the kings of the market. Currently, it is very difficult […]

How to format a disk, a USB or an SD in Linux

How to format a disk, a USB or an SD in Linux

August 17, 2022 Matt Mills 0

If you’re just getting started on Linux, you’ve probably wondered how drives can be formatted on this operating system. The process to format drives in […]

Facts and myths about disk partitions and SSDs

Facts and myths about disk partitions and SSDs

August 17, 2022 Matt Mills 0

As with many other components that are part of our computer, disk drives are key elements that we must take care of. Next, we are […]

SSDs pollute TWICE as hard drives

SSDs pollute TWICE as hard drives

August 12, 2022 Matt Mills 0

The advantages of SSD hard drives over HDD drives are more than known and obvious. A group of researchers from the University of Wisconsin in […]

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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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