Latest Storage Articles

• 17 May 2013

• News: Samsung to address Galaxy S4 storage problems

  After appearing on BBC's Watchdog, Samsung has said it will look to address the storage issues surrounding its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone.

• 09 May 2013

• How-Tos: Tech Jargon Buster

  Each month we explain technology terms in plain English. Here's our updated A-Z of technology jargon explained.

• 25 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to wipe a Mac: erase your Mac's hard drive

  We explain how to wipe a Mac's hard drive, and then reinstall OS X.

• How-Tos: USB drive has changed from FAT32 to RAW: how to get files back

  What do you do when you can no longer access files on a USB flash drive? Our Helproom Editor explains how to recover files from a drive that has been reformatted from FAT32 to RAW.

• 24 April 2013

• How-Tos: Unable to create bootable Windows 8 installation USB stick

  Trying to create a Windows 8 bootable disk using the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool? It should work with Windows 8, but if it isn't working our Helproom Editor can help.

• 05 April 2013

• News: Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 goes on sale for £339

  Samsung has put its Galaxy Note 8.0 phablet on sale in the UK at £339.

• 04 April 2013

• How-Tos: How to thoroughly wipe all data from your devices

  Nothing lasts forever – especially not in the realm of hardware. If your Smartphone, Tablet or hard drive has long passed its prime and you plan on selling it, you should make sure to permanently erase your data from it. Here's how to do so for each individual device.

• 31 March 2013

• News: It's World Backup Day, so you should back up, and here's how

  World Backup Day 2013 has arrived for its third anniversary so will you backup and avoid losing your precious files?

• 29 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to add USB 3.0 to a mini PC

  Our Helproom Editor advises how to add USB 3.0 to a mini PC.

• 27 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to convert a dynamic disk to basic, to create a bootable disk

  Our Helproom Editor explains how to convert a dynamic disk to a basic disk so you can create a bootable disk.

• 26 March 2013

• How-Tos: Reuse several old hard disks by setting up a Storage Space in Windows 8

  Our Helproom Editor explains how to reuse old hard drives and create a Storage Space - combining multiple disks so they appear to be a single drive.

• 25 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to troubleshoot unrecognized USB sticks

  Almost every PC user has probably been in a situation where they needed to copy files on an USB stick for quick transport, only to be stopped dead in their tracks by the plain lack of the latter in the Explorer. But why does Windows fail to recognize USB sticks? Here's how you can solve the problem.

• 20 March 2013

• How-Tos: Speed up your PC with an SSD – and the right tweaks

  If you are still using a conventional hard drive, there has never been a better time to upgrade. Prices for SSDs have finally dropped to under £1 per Gigabyte, making them one of the best hardware investments at your disposal. In this How-To, we'll tell you how to prepare and what to keep in mind for the upgrade to an SSD.

• 15 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to delete or rename files "in use"

  Every experienced PC user is likely familiar with error messages along the lines of „This file is still in use“. Unfortunately, while Windows is quite keen on educating users on their lack of access, it doesn't always tell which program is to blame for the dilemma. Here's how to successfully deal with locked files.

• How-Tos: How to check if your old USB sticks are faulty

  Every once in a while, a long thought lost USB stick might pop up from a dusty drawer, the underbelly of your couch or your car's glove compartment. This typically begs the question of whether or not it sill works as it should. Here's how you can test the integrity of your USB sticks with checksums.

• 13 March 2013

• How-Tos: Store in the cloud files with long filenames

  Some cloud storage services cannot handle pathnames in excess of 260 characters. Our Helproom Editor explains how to store in the cloud files with long filenames.

• 11 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to format a USB stick on a Mac

  Sometimes you need to format (completely erase) an USB stick to restore it to its full capacity. Here's how to format an USB stick on a Mac.

• 07 March 2013

• How-Tos: How to delete photos from iPhone 5

  We show you how to permanently delete photos from your iPhone.

• 28 February 2013

• How-Tos: How to check for bad RAM modules in your PC

  If you have become the victim of unprovoked bluescreens and frequent system crashes as of lately, you might want to have a look at your RAM. We'll show you how you can thoroughly test it with specialised tools.

• 22 February 2013

• How-Tos: Publish an eBook with images and protect your copyright

  Our Helproom Editor explains how to publish an eBook, and how to make sure your digital book's content is not pirated.

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