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How to Format USB Drives Larger Than 32GB With FAT32 on Windows

FAT32 supports drives larger than 32 gigabytes, but the Windows format tool doesn't let you do it.

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How to View Free Disk Space and Disk Usage From the Linux Terminal

Everything you need to know about Linux's df and du commands

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What Is an EPUB File (and How Do I Open One)?

Here's how to crack that virtual book open.

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Mylio Photos Unveils Its Latest and Greatest Update of the Year

Mylio Photos' big update added features that promote intuitive searching and simplified organization. Get the premium service for 50% off until Oct 31

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What Is a Portable App, and Why Does It Matter?

Portable applications offer some definite advantages over their traditional counterparts.

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Should You Use DVDs for Data Storage?

DVDs might seem old-school, but they still have an edge over HDDs and SSDs.

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How to Convert an Image to JPG Format

Not everything needs to be a lossless file.

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How to Extract Files From a .tar.bz2 or .tar.gz File on Linux

Here's everything you need to know about untarring a file on Linux

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Android Storage Space Running Out? How to Check and Fix It

Make sure your Android's storage isn't filling up

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What Is An XML File (And How Do I Open One)?

HTML's more exciting cousin.

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What Is A 7Z File (And How Do I Open One)?

Like a ZIP, but not quite.

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How to Use CHKDSK to Fix Hard Drive Problems on Windows 10 or Windows 11

If you have a problem with your hard drive, the first thing to try is running CHKDSK.

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FAT32 vs. exFAT vs. NTFS: What's the Difference?

Not sure which format to go with?

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Why Did Some Old Computers Use Cassette Tapes for Storage?

And how magnetic tape still plays a role in data storage today.

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How to Transfer Photos from Android to Your Windows PC

Getting pictures from your Android phone to your PC isn't as hard as it seems.

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How to Get the Best Transfer Speeds from Your NAS Device

Simple fixes, expensive upgrades, and everything in between.

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How to Delete Files and Directories in the Linux Terminal

Here's what you need to know about deleting files and directories with rm and rmdir

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How To Upgrade and Install a New Hard Drive or SSD in Your PC

A hard drive upgrade is one of the easiest ways to improve your PC, whether you're looking for more storage or the speed boost an SSD provides.

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What Is An ISO File (And How Do I Use Them)?

Physical discs might be out of style, but virtual discs, like ISO files, are as useful as ever.

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How to Share Files Between Two Macs

There are lots of ways to share files between two Macs, locally and remotely.

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