When you format an SD card, you erase all of the data and files that were previously stored on the card. Formatting completely resets the file system on the card and cleans it of any corruption, preparing it for new data to be written. While formatting is an essential maintenance task for SD cards, it does mean losing anything you had saved on the card up … Read more
Recovering a previous version of an Excel file on Mac is definitely possible if you have enabled the AutoSave and Versions features in Excel for Mac. With AutoSave and Versions, Excel will automatically save your workbooks periodically and store previous versions that you can restore if needed. Here are some quick answers about retrieving older versions of Excel files on Mac: Quick Answers – Yes, you … Read more
Accidentally deleting a partition on your hard drive can be a major headache. Thankfully, recovering a deleted partition in Windows 8 is possible if you act quickly and use the right tools. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to recover a deleted partition on a Windows 8 computer. What Happens When You Delete a Partition? When you delete a partition in Disk Management, … Read more
If your computer is crashing or freezing after a Windows update, there are a few potential causes and solutions to try. Windows updates can sometimes cause compatibility issues, corrupt system files, or conflict with outdated drivers. The good news is that with some troubleshooting, you can likely resolve the issue. Potential Causes of Crashes After Windows Updates Here are some of the most common culprits for … Read more
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have become increasingly popular in personal computers and other devices over the past decade, gradually replacing traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) due to their faster speeds and smaller form factors. However, many users accustomed to defragmenting their HDDs are unsure whether they need to do the same for an SSD. In this article, we will provide a detailed overview of how defragmentation … Read more
Dell regularly releases firmware and driver updates for their computers to fix bugs, improve performance, and add new features. While most updates are beneficial, occasionally a problematic update may get released that causes issues on some systems. In these cases, users may want to uninstall the update to resolve any problems it created. Some common reasons for wanting to uninstall a Dell update include the update … Read more
Vermont has an Amber Alert system called VT-Alerts that issues emergency notifications to Vermont residents. While the system aims to help keep the public informed about dangerous situations, some residents may prefer not to receive VT-Alerts notifications for various reasons. Fortunately, there are a few straightforward ways to opt out of getting VT-Alerts sent to your phone. What Are VT-Alerts? VT-Alerts is Vermont’s statewide notification system … Read more
A computer hanging means the system has stopped responding to inputs. When a hang occurs, the computer will freeze and stop accepting any new inputs or commands. Programs may stop running, the mouse and keyboard will become unresponsive, and the screen may freeze on a single image. A hung computer remains stuck in this unresponsive state until it is rebooted or power cycled. Hangs are commonly … Read more
A factory reset on a Mac refers to restoring the computer back to its original factory settings. This means deleting all user data and settings and reinstalling the operating system from scratch. A factory reset erases everything on the Mac’s hard drive and resets it to the state it was in when it left the Apple factory. Why would you factory reset a Mac? There are … Read more
BIOS RAID is considered a software RAID implementation despite being initialized and configured through the system BIOS. While it relies on the system’s BIOS and is configured through the BIOS settings, BIOS RAID does not use any dedicated RAID hardware components. The RAID logic and processing is handled by the system’s CPU and RAM resources rather than dedicated hardware. This makes BIOS RAID fundamentally a software … Read more