It can be frustrating when you perform a factory reset on your phone, expecting it to wipe all data and settings, only to be greeted by a password prompt on boot up. There are a few main reasons why a phone may still ask for a password even after a reset: Some phones have a security feature enabled called Factory Reset Protection (FRP) which requires you … Read more
Some Samsung device users have reported issues with their phone or tablet not being able to read SD cards after a software update. This can be a frustrating problem as SD cards are commonly used to expand storage and access media files on mobile devices. Though not a fault with the SD cards themselves, a software bug or glitch during an update can sometimes cause the … Read more
Quick Answer Here are some quick tips for clearing iCloud storage after deleting photos: Double check the “Recently Deleted” folder – deleted photos sit here for 30 days before being permanently deleted Empty the “Recently Deleted” folder to force delete all photos Turn off iCloud Photo Library on devices to stop automatically uploading new photos Delete unused backups of your iOS devices to clear space Check … Read more
There are a few reasons why you may need to reset your Apple device to factory settings without your password: You forgot your password and can no longer access your device You want to sell or give away your device and want to wipe it completely Your device is acting up and you want to start fresh with a clean install Resetting your Apple device to … Read more
Excessive fan noise can be annoying and disruptive. Luckily, there are several methods you can try to reduce fan noise in your home or office. What causes fan noise? There are a few main culprits when it comes to fan noise: Fan blade imbalance – If fan blades are bent, warped, or otherwise unbalanced, it can cause vibrations and noise. Worn out bearings – Over time, … Read more
Knowing the capacity of your computer’s hard drive is important for managing your storage space effectively. With modern operating systems and file sizes continuously growing, it’s easy to run out of room on your hard drive if you’re not careful. In this guide, we’ll walk through several methods to check your hard drive’s total capacity on Windows and Mac OS. Check Hard Drive Capacity on Windows … Read more
Seeing an SSD in BIOS but not in Windows is a frustrating issue that prevents you from using your solid state drive. The SSD is detected by the motherboard BIOS during boot, but once Windows loads, the drive is missing from File Explorer and Disk Management. There are several potential causes for this problem: – Faulty SSD connection – The SATA data or power cable may … Read more
What is SSD Endurance? SSD endurance refers to how much data can be written to an SSD before it fails or wears out. It measures the total bytes written (TBW) over the lifetime of a solid state drive under normal usage conditions (Salvage Data). The endurance rating provides an estimate for the total drive writes (DW) an SSD can withstand before reaching its write endurance limit. … Read more
What Does Initializing a Hard Drive Mean? Initializing a hard drive prepares it for use by erasing existing data and partition information. It sets up the drive’s file system without actually formatting it. Initializing is not the same as formatting a drive. Formatting completely erases all data and partitions on the drive and installs a new file system. Initializing simply makes the drive ready for formatting … Read more
In the opening paragraphs, some quick answers to key questions about flash drives and alternatives include: What are flash drives? Flash drives, also known as USB drives, thumb drives, or memory sticks, are small storage devices that use flash memory and plug into a computer’s USB port. They allow you to easily store and transfer files between devices. What are the benefits of flash drives? Flash … Read more