CMR stands for “Commercial Motor Repair.” It is a term used by the U.S. military to refer to maintenance and repair services for commercial vehicles and fleet equipment. The military relies heavily on commercial vehicles, such as trucks, vans, buses, and other fleet equipment to transport personnel and supplies. To keep these vehicles operational, the military utilizes commercial shops and mechanics to provide repair and maintenance … Read more
The FAT32 and exFAT are common file systems used for external storage devices like SD cards. FAT32 has been around for a long time and is compatible with most devices, while exFAT is newer and optimized for larger storage capacities. The main differences between the two formats relate to maximum file size, storage limits, compatibility, performance, and reliability. FAT32 uses 32-bit file allocation tables and cluster … Read more
Reinstalling your Mac operating system after replacing the hard drive can seem daunting, but it’s actually a straightforward process if you follow the right steps. When you replace the hard drive, your Mac essentially has a “clean slate” with none of your files, settings or apps installed. Reinstalling the Mac operating system (and restoring a backup) will get your Mac functioning like normal again. In this … Read more
If you see the message “Connect to iTunes” on your iPhone screen, it means your iPhone is having issues that require you to connect it to a computer with iTunes to restore or update it. Here are some quick answers to common questions about this error message: What causes the “Connect to iTunes” message? There are a few potential causes of the “Connect to iTunes” message: … Read more
An SD card, or secure digital card, is a small removable flash memory card commonly used in cameras, smartphones, and other electronic devices to store photos, videos, and other data. The most common types of SD cards are microSD and full-size SD cards. Over time, SD cards can become corrupted or damaged from repeated use, file transfers, or external contamination. Dirt, dust, oil, and other particles … Read more
Losing photos and other irreplaceable memories can be incredibly frustrating. In a digital era where most photos live on our phones, it’s all too easy to accidentally delete an image and think it’s gone forever. Thankfully, with Samsung phones there are options for recovering deleted photos, even if you emptied the trash or think they’re gone for good. Samsung phones store deleted photos for a period … Read more
Formatting an SD card is a common task for Android users. It allows you to wipe the card clean and restore it to factory settings. This can help fix issues with corruption, improve performance, and prepare the card for new data. However, sometimes your phone will not allow you to format an SD card. When this happens, you need to force the format to reset the … Read more
SSDs, which stands for solid-state drives, do contain memory chips. Specifically, SSDs use NAND flash memory chips to store data. This is different from traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), which store data on spinning platters. The use of flash memory chips allows SSDs to be much faster, smaller, and more power efficient than HDDs. Some key questions about the memory chips in SSDs include: What are … Read more
A flash drive, also known as a USB drive, USB stick, or thumb drive, is a small storage device that connects to a computer’s USB port. It provides a convenient way to transfer files between computers or back up important documents. Flash drives are small, lightweight, removable, and rewritable. Their storage capacity typically ranges from 1GB to 1TB. Because of their portability, flash drives are commonly … Read more
If your phone has been exposed to water, the first question most people have is “Will my phone be OK or is it ruined forever?” The good news is that these days, many phones are designed to withstand at least some moisture. However, the amount of water exposure, the type of water, and how quickly you take action all factor into your phone’s chances of survival. … Read more