If you’ve noticed that some of your favorite songs are no longer available in your Apple Music library, you’re not alone. A number of factors can cause songs to disappear from Apple Music libraries, leaving users perplexed when a previously saved track is suddenly nowhere to be found. In this article, we’ll explore the main reasons why you may be missing songs in your Apple Music … Read more
What is Defragging? Defragging (or defragmentation) is the process of rearranging data on a hard disk drive to optimize read/write times and overall system performance (TechTarget). When files are created, written or deleted on a hard drive, the data can become fragmented and spread across different areas of the disk. Over time, with more fragmentation, it takes longer for the drive heads to locate file data, … Read more
Yes, RAID 0 does use striping. RAID 0, also known as disk striping, is a RAID configuration that splits data evenly across two or more disks with no parity information for redundancy. It achieves high input/output (I/O) speeds by spreading data across multiple disks which allows concurrent read and write operations. The tradeoff is increased vulnerability to disk failures since there is no data redundancy. What … Read more
iMessage is the default messaging app on iOS devices and Macs, allowing users to send free messages over WiFi to other Apple users. With over 1 billion active devices worldwide, iMessage has a significant user base, especially in countries like the US where it accounts for 17% of the instant messaging market according to one estimate [1]. When an iMessage is ‘permanently deleted’, it is removed … Read more
The iPhone is a popular smartphone produced by Apple. Since the first-generation iPhone was released in 2007, the line of phones has continued to improve and maintain its status as one of the best selling smartphones in the world. There are a variety of places where consumers can purchase an iPhone today. Some of the major retailer options include Apple Stores, carrier stores, big box retailers, … Read more
Introducing Geek Squad Geek Squad is Best Buy’s team of technology experts who provide a variety of services related to installing, configuring, repairing, and optimizing technology products. They offer both in-store and at-home assistance with everything from setting up a new computer or home theater system to troubleshooting smartphone issues and data recovery. According to their website, “The Geek Squad provides installation, set up, repair, maintenance … Read more
The North Bay Business Journal is a leading business news publication covering the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1986 by entrepreneur Bob Johnston, the North Bay Business Journal has provided insightful coverage on the local business community in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties for over 35 years. With a print circulation of around 9,000 and over 63,000 monthly web visitors, … Read more
HP Device Recovery Service is a solution offered by HP that helps users recover and restore their devices in the event of data loss or device failure. It provides a quick and easy way to reset a device back to factory settings, reinstalling the operating system and software. What does HP Device Recovery Service do? HP Device Recovery Service allows users to restore their HP device … Read more
A boot loop is when an Android device gets stuck in the startup screen and continuously reboots, preventing the user from fully booting up the phone. This usually happens because of a software issue, where there is a problem with the operating system that causes it to crash and restart repeatedly. There are a few main causes of boot loops on Android devices: Corrupted system files … Read more
SSDs, or solid state drives, are a type of computer storage that use flash memory instead of spinning platters like traditional hard disk drives (HDDs). SSDs have very fast data access speeds, high reliability, and low latency, which makes them well-suited for performance-critical applications like databases. This article will examine the benefits and potential drawbacks of using SSDs for databases. We will look at SSD performance … Read more