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How to Format Your Hard Drive in Windows

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:59:00 -0800

This option may sometimes be necessary for a drive. Here's the procedure, step by step.

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5TB Drive, $100

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:40:00 -0800

Get a Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5TB portable drive for only $100 from Newegg.com, with free shipping.

Iomega eGo Skin Portable 500GB Drive, $60

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:12:00 -0800

J&R is selling the Iomega eGo Skin portable hard drive for $60, with free shipping.

How to Prevent Thumb Drive Security Disasters

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:04:00 -0800

Some security professionals suggest a radical approach to locking down USB flash drives, but there are other, less drastic options as well.

How to Set Up Intel Smart Response SSD Caching Technology

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:30:00 -0800

Using Intel’s Smart Response Technology is an easy way to enhance the performance of a system, without having to spring for an expensive, high-capacity SSD. We show you how to set it up and what kind of performance you can expect.

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Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:30:00 -0800

Order to Decrypt Laptop Does Not Violate Defendant’s Fifth Amendment, Judge Rules

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:15:00 -0800

Federal judge denies defendant's claim that turning over the contents of her laptop's hard drive violates her Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.

Five High-Tech Items that Will Cost You More in 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:00:00 -0800

Watch out: Cameras, hard drives, PCs, and mobile data will all cost more in 2012.

Ultrabooks Pair with Cache SSDs for Speed, Value

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:19:00 -0800

Cache solid state drives are also a PC upgrader's dream, giving a cheap SSD speed boost at a budget and with little hassle.

Clean an Overcrowded Hard Drive

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:47:00 -0800

Arther needs to make room on his hard disk drive. He asked the Desktops forum for advice.

NetApp Becomes Latest Vendor to Raise Disk Drive Prices

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:30:00 -0800

Two other enterprise-class storage vendors have also raised their hard drives prices in as many months, and Lenovo said it had run short of certain drives for its PC systems.

Tech Trends You'll See in 2012

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:00:00 -0800

From data-only cell phone plans to HTML 5, these ten advancements are ready to go mainstream in the year to come.

Hard Drive Manufacturers Slash Warranty Periods

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:51:00 -0800

Seagate and Western Digital are cutting back on hard drive warranties, in some instances from five years to one.

Top PC Component Picks of the Year

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:00:00 -0800

Looking to put together a new PC for the new year or give the gift of gorgeous gaming graphics for the holidays? Here's how to find the best PC parts out this year.

PC Dies Before It Can Begin to Boot

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:32:00 -0800

When Kennyrosenyc turns on his PC, it dies before it even begins to boot. He asked the Windows forum for help

Western Digital Warns of Slow Recovery in Thailand

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:00:00 -0800

Hard-drive maker Western Digital has resumed the partial production of hard drives in Thailand, but warns that some operations are still under water.

Restore Access to a Write-Protected Hard Drive

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 -0800

Is your flash drive, external hard drive, or other drive suddenly refusing to let you write anything to it or delete files? Here's the fix.

Black Friday Retail Basics

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:17:00 -0800

Tips for where (and when) to go -- online or to brick-and-mortar stores -- to score the best deals on the holiday shopping kickoff.