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Help! How Do I Copy To An External Hard Drive?

Posted on January 5, 2015 by cynmackley

William needs to know how to copy information to an external hard drive right now. We explain.

Posted in File & Disk Management, Quick TipsTagged back up files, copy files, external hard driveLeave a comment

How Long Will A Hard Drive Last?

Posted on December 1, 2014 by cynmackley

Just how long will an external hard drive last?

Posted in File & Disk ManagementTagged drive longevity, external hard drive, hard drive, hard drive failureLeave a comment

Should I Leave My External Drive Plugged In?

Posted on December 1, 2014 by cynmackley

Is it a good idea to leave your external back-up drive plugged in all the time?

Posted in File & Disk ManagementTagged backup drive, external hard driveLeave a comment

Backup Vs. System Image

Posted on November 2, 2014 by cynmackley

What's the difference between a backup and a system image? What you need to know to protect your data.

Posted in File & Disk ManagementTagged backup software, disk image, external hard drive, system imageLeave a comment

Can I Use A Hard Drive From a 32 Bit System With A 64 Bit Computer?

Posted on October 28, 2014 by cynmackley

Leone wants to know if she can use a hard drive from a 32 bit system as an external drive for a 64 bit system.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Quick TipsTagged 32 bit system, 64 bit system, external hard drive, hard drive, hard drive enclosures

What Is An eSATA Port?

Posted on August 23, 2014 by cynmackley

What is an eSATA port and how can you use it? How it works and what you need to make it work.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & PeripheralsTagged eSATA, eSATAp, external hard drive, laptop portLeave a comment

Can I Download eMagazines To A Flash Drive?

Posted on February 26, 2014 by cynmackley

Nellie wants to know if she can download our eMagazines to a flash drive and if that could cause any problems.

Posted in Hardware & PeripheralsTagged downloads, e-magaine, external hard drive, flash driveLeave a comment

What Happens When My External Drive Runs Out Of Space?

Posted on January 12, 2014 by cynmackley

Darlinne loves her external hard drive, but wants to know what to do when it runs out of space.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Quick TipsTagged back up drive, external hard drive, mirrored driveLeave a comment

Can I Install A Mirrored External Drive If My Hard Drive Fails?

Posted on November 17, 2013 by cynmackley

Ron wants to know if he can just install a mirrored external drive into his computer in case of hard drive failure.

Posted in Hardware & PeripheralsTagged external hard drive, hard drive, hard drive failure, mirrored hard driveLeave a comment

Is An External Drive The Best Way To Preserve Files?

Posted on November 10, 2013 by cynmackley

John wants to know if an external hard drive is the best way to preserve files when he gets a new computer. We look at the options.

Posted in File & Disk Management, Hardware & PeripheralsTagged backup files, Computers, external hard drive, transfer files, windows xpLeave a comment

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