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How to Initialize an SSD in Windows 10

Got a shiny new SSD for your PC? Initialize it before using it.

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4 Ways to Open Disk Management in Windows 10 and 11

Disk Management is the tool you need to manage your storage drives on Windows. Learn how to access it.

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How to Use ncdu to Check Disk Space in Ubuntu

Use this friendlier alternative to du and discover where all your disk space has gone.

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How to Extend a Volume on Windows Without Erasing Personal Data

If Windows won't let you extend a volume, here's how to get around that without deleting your personal data.

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4 Ways to Delete a Drive Partition on Windows

Not using a drive partition anymore? Free up some space by deleting it on Windows.

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How to Fix a Grayed Out "Extend Volume" Option in Disk Management for Windows

If Windows won't let you extend your volume, it's likely something to do with how your partitions are set up. Fortunately, it's easy to fix that.

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How to Fix Bootloader Problems Due to GRUB

Fixing bootloader problems caused by GRUB is easy on Linux. Here's how you can get started.

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MBR vs. GPT: Which Should You Use for Your SSD?

How does MBR compare to GPT? Learn which type of SSD is best for you. Here's everything you need to know about MBR vs. GPT SSDs.

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Looking for Norton Ghost? 7 Disk Utilities to Use Instead

Are you looking to find a Norton Ghost alternative? Check out these disk utilities that let you do what Norton Ghost did and more.

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4 Quick Ways to Check Partition Style on Windows 11

Check your SSD partitions so you know how to deal with issues if they appear.

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What Is Disk Utility in macOS? (and How to Use It)

You can count on Disk Utility when you want to manage your Mac's internal or external storage drives. Here, you can learn all about it.

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How to Fix the "Windows Cannot Be Installed to This Disk" Error

If you can't seem to install Windows to a disk, don't panic. Here's how to fix it.

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How to Install and Dual Boot Linux on Your Mac

Here's how to install Linux on your Mac. You can try dual-booting Ubuntu, or replace macOS with Linux entirely!

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How to Partition Your Hard Drive for Optimum Performance

Partitioning your PC's hard drive into multiple sections makes backups and formatting easier. Here's how to partition your drive for smooth operation.

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9 Windows Disk Management Tools for Changing HDD Configurations Without Losing Data

Here's how to easily merge volumes and extend hard drive storage without having to format or unallocate drive space.

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How to Mount and Access Windows NTFS Drives in Linux

Windows drives aren't mounted automatically when you log in on Linux. But that doesn't mean you can't access those NTFS drives at all.

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External Drive Not Showing Up or Detected? 6 Fixes to Try

Is your external hard drive not showing up or being recognized in Windows? Learn how to fix a drive that's not detected.

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How to Recover Deleted Files on Linux

Accidentally removed a file on your Linux desktop? Don't fret. Here's how you can easily recover deleted files on Linux.

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3 Ways to Resize a Linux Partition Safely

Making changes to disk partitions without breaking up your system is easy on Linux. Here's how to do it.

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The 5 Best GUI Tools to Free Up Disk Space on Ubuntu

Running out of space on Ubuntu? Use one of these top cleaners to free up disk space on your Linux computer.

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