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Memory and SSDs

How Often Should You Defragment a Hard Drive in the Modern Age?

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How Often Should You Defragment a Hard Drive in the Modern Age?

BySim Plyanka September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

Disk defragmentation used to be a regular part of computer maintenance. In the days of older Windows…

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M.2 SSD Showing in BIOS but Not Windows

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M.2 SSD Showing in BIOS but Not Windows

ByJovan Seda September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

An M.2 SSD can show up in the BIOS but remain invisible in Windows, and this often…

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How To Recover Deleted Files On An SD Card

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How To Recover Deleted Files On An SD Card

ByMike Mates August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Accidentally deleting files from an SD card is a common issue many people face. Despite its prevalence,…

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What Is Intel Rapid Storage Technology

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What Is Intel Rapid Storage Technology

ByEric Chan July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Intel Rapid Storage Technology, often referred to as RST, is a solution created by Intel to make…

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Allocated VRAM vs Used VRAM

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Allocated VRAM vs Used VRAM

ByMarcus Garcia June 27, 2025July 31, 2025

VRAM, or Video RAM, is a type of memory used by the graphics card to store image…

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New SSD Not Showing Up in Disk Management

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New SSD Not Showing Up in Disk Management

ByAlex Burton April 1, 2025August 2, 2025

When you add a new SSD to your computer, you might expect it to function immediately. However,…

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Best Hard Drives for Backup: A Comprehensive Review

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Best Hard Drives for Backup: A Comprehensive Review

ByEric Chan April 23, 2024August 18, 2025

Backing up your important personal and work files is crucial to avoid the devastating consequences of data…

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SATA vs NVMe vs Intel Optane: Comparison

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SATA vs NVMe vs Intel Optane: Comparison

ByEric Chan January 11, 2024September 3, 2025

In the dynamic world of computer storage, the evolution from traditional hard drives to solid-state drives (SSD)…

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What is Computer Memory (RAM)?

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What is Computer Memory (RAM)?

ByMarcus Garcia January 14, 2023August 20, 2025

Random Access Memory (RAM) is a vital component of computers and laptops, acting as the system’s short-term…

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Is Getting An NVMe SSD Worth it for Gaming?

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Is Getting An NVMe SSD Worth it for Gaming?

ByMarcus Garcia January 15, 2022August 28, 2025

Yes! An NVMe SSD can greatly improve your loading and data access times (especially when it comes…

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