Samsung tablets are easily among the most popular tablets on the market. But in terms of specs and functionality, one glaring problem is that depending on the model you choose, they tend to have limited storage space. This of course limits room for your apps, pictures and other files. Creating more space requires purchasing an …
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There are many reasons why you might want to connect a SATA hard drive to a laptop motherboard. It’s one of the more straightforward upgrades you can make to your laptop. That is, if you’re not afraid of cracking it open and getting your hands dirty. But don’t be hero. If you’re at all intimidated …
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Is a laptop with a 128GB SSD enough to hold all your photos, videos and music files? It depends. For a standard Windows laptop where the Windows operating system only leaves around 90 to 100GB of space, probably not. But on a platform like a Chromebook, 128GB could be enough. If you’re of the same …
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Most new laptops with an Intel CPU come with the option for Intel’s Optane Memory. You’ll often find it paired with a large capacity MHD. The ever-increasing amount of data and the need to access more of it quickly prompted Intel to develop this new type of memory. And since its introduction, performance has been …
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Optane vs SSD. The ever-increasing amount of data and the need to access more of it quickly is what prompted Intel to develop Optane Memory. It’s a technology intended to close the gap between traditional RAM and storage. In fact, did you know that most new laptops with Intel CPUs come with an option for …
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You may need to replace your hard drive if you find that your laptop runs slow. You’ve used up all the available space in your current drive. Or if your laptop is experiencing any other signs of hard drive failure. In which case, it’s best to replace the hard drive before you lose all your …
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Intel Optane Memory attempts to combine the faster speeds of an SSD (solid-state drive) and the space available on an MHD (mechanical hard drive). An ideal memory device operates quickly. Is extremely durable. And retains data without much power. It should also be affordable with a large enough capacity to sustain an operating system, along …
You wouldn’t buy a brand-new car with a tape player. So, why would you buy a new laptop with an old school hard drive dating back to the 1950s? If you want a fast and responsive laptop to merge onto the information superhighway, then you need to pick one up with an SSD (solid-state drive). …
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Yeah, so here’s a question that often gets asked as it regards the SATA interface. And knowing the answer is very important if you have a server or want to test a hard drive on your PC. We recommend that when in doubt (unless it’s a server) go ahead and shut down your system before …
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Give your old PC new life as a media server! One of the most frustrating things about technology is just how quickly a piece of tech can become obsolete (think the various iterations of the Apple iPhone for example). By repurposing your old PC as a media server, not only do you give new life …
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