More Storage Articles

• 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.

• 21 February 2013

• How-Tos: How to copy and paste multiple items faster

  If you are the kind of person who likes to back up his backup, you might come to appreciate the nifty command line tool 'Robocopy' to accelerate copying processes significantly. Here's how to copy and paste multiple items faster.

• 15 February 2013

• Feature: What difference will a SSD make to my laptop?

  Upgrading to a solid-state drive is a recommended way to boost the speed of your computer, but exactly what difference will a SSD make to a laptop is what we test here, see the results.

• 05 February 2013

• News: BT launches Totally Unlimited Broadband

  BT has made its broadband packages are 'Totally Unlimited' with no traffic shaping or usage limits.

• 30 January 2013

• Buying Advice: External hard drive buying advice

  What to look for when buying an external hard drive.

• 24 January 2013

• How-Tos: Transfer photos from laptop to Nexus 7, Nexus 4 and Nexus 10

  Google's Nexus Android smartphones and tablets are great devices. And here's our guide on how to transfer photos from a laptop to the Nexus 7, Nexus 4 and Nexus 10.

• 22 January 2013

• Buying Advice: How to choose a cloud storage service

  Cloud computing could form an important part of your technological life, but you have to know what you're looking for. Here are some tips on what to look for in a cloud storage service.

• Feature: Top 20 cloud storage services

  We look at 20 cloud-storage services to find the best tools for sharing and synching files, backing up PCs, sharing photos, listening to music and more.

• 03 January 2013

• Test Centre: Group test: What's the best Mac external hard drive?

  PC Advisor reviews and selects the best Mac external hard drives you can buy in the UK right now.

• 31 December 2012

• Buying Advice: How to choose an SSD for your PC or laptop

  Our Helproom Editor offers tips on choosing an SSD for your PC or laptop.

• 28 December 2012

• How-Tos: How to access files on floppy disks and other obselete media

  If you have data stored on old disks, it's important to update this to modern standards. We offer some tips on transferring data from floppy disks and other obsolete media

• 20 December 2012

• Buying Advice: Western Digital WD RE 4TB review: first 4TB disk from WD

  After more than six months there are finally some more options among 4 TB disks. With the Western Digital WD RE 4TB, WD has created a high-performance 4TB for servers. If you're looking to fill a server with as much storage capacity as possible, then the Western Digital WD RE 4TB is your hard disk.

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