Category Archives: Hard Drives

Recovering Your Data

Hard drives have the habit of crashing and it is never safe to keep your important data on the hard drive for too long. Once the hard drivecrashes, all is not lost as you can always recover your data. But … Continue reading

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Assembling a Computer — Part VI Hard drive and DVD ROM installation.

Build your own Computer In part V of our articles on Assembling a Computer we have discussed how to assemblethe motherboard and its components. In this part we will discuss how to install the hard disk and the DVD ROM … Continue reading

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Western Digital WD2500YS hard disks — review

Western Digital WD2500YS drivesare fast and reliable SATA II drives. There are two varieties — the 250 GB and the 500 GB hard drives. The following are the Product specifications: 1) Interface : SATA II2) Data transfer rate : 300 Mbps3) … Continue reading

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Explain Your Hard Drive to Your Girlfriend

    We are back with our second installment of computer components explained.  Our goal is to break down parts of our computer into easy to under terms for people who do not spend everyday inside their computer.  I know it is … Continue reading

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What Do You Mean I Need More Memory?

Have you ever had a friend or family member tell you that their computer needs more memory?  Maybe you spend the day setting up their computer and know they have more memory then they could possibly be using.  I get … Continue reading

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Affordable Redundant Storage

Ok, before we start, let me come clean about something. I absolutely adore the product I am about to tell you about and it is now number 1 on my list of things to buy when I earn some more … Continue reading

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How to Install a Hard Drive in a Desktop Computer (SATA drive in Antec Case Example)

How to Install a Hard Drive in a Desktop Computer (SATA drive in Antec Case Example) It’s my belief that simple, clear text coupled with before assembly, during assembly and after assembly photographs make it possible for just about anyone … Continue reading

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