external drives

Freeing up storage space on Windows 11 isn’t just a matter of convenience—it’s a key strategy for maintaining a responsive, secure, and future-proof PC. Whether you’re running out of storage after months of downloads and updates, facing error codes that stall critical upgrades, or simply aiming...

Losing precious files on Windows 10 or Windows 11 can happen in a split second—one accidental Shift+Delete, an emptied Recycle Bin, or an unplanned disk cleanup, and suddenly important documents, irreplaceable photos, or months-long work might seem gone for good. But just as quickly as data can...

For anyone running a Linux-Windows dual boot setup, it quickly becomes evident that sharing files seamlessly between the two operating systems is an unexpected challenge. At first blush, it seems almost counterintuitive—for two OSes running on the same hardware, sharing RAM, CPU, and GPU...

In the digital age, where torrents of files and folders pile up on every Windows PC, the humble act of searching for a document, project, or even a music file can turn from a five-second task into an exasperating ordeal. Windows Search—the tool offered out-of-the-box by Microsoft—is notorious...

The Compelling Case for TeraCopy: Why This File Transfer Tool Wins for External Drives Transferring files—especially large volumes—between devices can be a mundane task, but it’s one that can quickly become a nightmare when things go wrong. From sluggish speeds to corrupted files and unexpected...

On my GMKTEC M7 I have two USB ports. USB pen drives work fine but NVME USB enclosures do not, drive not seen in disk management or explorer. I have tried several drives with several enclosures, they don't show on my PC but do on other PCs. If I assign a drive letter in Diskpart the drive is...

Hello, and thanks for helping me out. Here's what's going on: I run a 2 drive Mirrored Storage Space. and it was working fine. However, last week, "C" drive started getting flakey so I replaced it. I had an image of the "C" drive that I reinstalled on the new "C" drive. The PC is back up and...

Ever had one of those days where your File History drive decides to disconnect itself for no apparent reason, and now you're staring at cryptic messages on your screen? Well, if you’re a Windows 10 or 11 user, this article is here to walk you through everything you need to know about...

When it comes to keeping your data under digital lock and key, Windows has got your back with BitLocker, a robust encryption tool that's been around since the days of Windows Vista. Ever heard of it but never got around to trying it? Or maybe you're scratching your head because it's buried away...

As a Windows user, the importance of keeping your files, applications, and settings safe cannot be overstated. This rings particularly true in an age where data loss due to system failures, accidental deletions, or cyber threats remains a prevalent concern. Luckily, Microsoft's native backup...

I use a USB3.0 enclosure case, brand and model Kesu 2530 and Orico 25PW1 black, i use 2.5" HDDs models and brands Seagate ST500LM030 and WDC WD10JPVX-08JC3T5, APPLE HDD HTS541010A99E662 In Windows 10 and others Windows there is an eject function (safely remove hardware) when this function is...

In an exciting update for users and enthusiasts, Microsoft is on the verge of lifting a long-standing restriction that has limited data storage media formatting to just 32GB when using the FAT32 file system. With the introduction of Windows 11 Build 27686 beta, Microsoft is extending this size...

I have ASUS Turbo Lan, , ASUS -CPU -Z and Intel Optane storage and Management in the list of apps.. They all have an uninstall under each of them. If they are worth keeping I will otherwise I ask if they can be uninstalled. I previously uninstalled the first two but no matter how I tried I got...

Dear Anyone. I know this is stoopid and I should know the answer, be kind! I've got 2 external hard drives attached to my Win10 machine. One's gone dodgy. I know PHYSICALLY which of the 2 it is, so I want to copy all the data from it to the other one BUT - I don't know how to tell which...

I have two Western Digital externals I use for frequent back-ups. I noticed recently, they both have a folder named $RECYCLE.BIN in caps as shown. Last time I shifted some files around and emptied folders, I went to remove (eject) the drives, using the icon in "show hidden icons" on the taskbar...

I did a routine shut down of my computer so Windows 10 could update. When my computer rebooted my Microsoft Office Professional Plus became non-functional. It says I need to activate with a key. I purchased and installed the program online last fall. I've never had any issues with it...

I use windows backup to do multiple backups to different external usb drives. After one backup completes i have to reboot or the next backup fails

I am using Rohos Mini Portable software to password a folder on flash drives and external hard drives, but I am wondering whether there is Windows-own software for the same purpose. Mike

I'm on Windows 10 Home, using USB 3.0 EXT HDD (one Glyph & one Fantom) The Problem: I attempted to clone each drive using Macrium Reflect as I've done many times before to back up information. Something's up because both drives seem to be bricked. At the moment that is. If you look disk.jpg...

Toshiba laptop, W10 Home, Ver 1803 I have 2 external hard drives. When I plug either of them into a USB port I hear the normal beep sound, indicating they've been recognized but they don't automatically play, even though auto play is enabled . They don't even show up in "this PC", as if they...