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If the situation has developed in such a way that the cleaning discs no longer help the dvd drive, then a good old friend named a screwdriver comes to the rescue. The drive has a simple design, so it will not be difficult to disassemble and clean it yourself

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Probably, there are no such users who would not be faced with the problem of insufficient disk space. At the same time, a lot of unnecessary files are stored on the hard disk of the computer. These can be temporary files that remain after uninstalling programs, or video game components that remain after uninstalling a game

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The operation of deleting a table in a document of an office application Word included in the Microsoft Office package refers to the standard actions of the program and can be performed by the user without the involvement of additional third-party software

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StiringGrid is a special component for storing information in the form of a table. StiringGrid cells can contain both graphics and regular data. Instructions Step 1 Open the program you are using to edit StiringGrid tables. To clear the contents of all StirngGrid cells, use the following method:

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The internal volume of a computer system unit is a place in any apartment in which cleaning is performed least often. After all, the dust accumulating there is not visible, and in order to get to it, you need to unscrew the lid. Meanwhile, the dust inside the computer is not just sloppy

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Users of a personal computer in the process of work may notice that the free space on the C drive is rapidly decreasing. The reasons for this process are different: from completely natural to those that threaten the performance of the operating system

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It happens that important documents, dear photographs, videos and other information stored on a DVD disc becomes unavailable for reading or viewing. There may be several reasons for this: for example, your disc is physically worn out, made of low-quality material, or scratched

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When buying a computer or additional hard drive, you need to format and make partitions. When you are not satisfied with partitioning your hard disk, you can repeat this operation again. Necessary Acronis Disk Director Suite software

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One physical hard disk can be divided into several logical ones and vice versa. There are many utilities for this operation, one of which is Acronis Disk Director. Instructions Step 1 Install Acronis Disk Director on your computer

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Recently, users of personal computers have become increasingly concerned about the question: whether to update and how to do it? Today we will try to sort it out in a logical order. Necessary We need a computer with a working CD / DVD drive or Internet connection, as well as an installed operating system

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Automatic updating of the operating system and software is the key to the smooth operation of the computer as a whole. The presence of installed updates reduces the risk of operating system failures, which is a big plus when working with documents, images, as well as audio and video recordings

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A virtual printer is a program that has an interface similar to a printer driver. It is used to convert a document to PDF, PostScript, Djvu formats, as well as to check how the document will look after printing. Necessary - Computer

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If the RAM is not enough to run a large number of applications running simultaneously under Windows or open documents, then the operating system transfers part of the data to virtual memory - a handout file that sometimes takes up a lot of disk space

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Before talking about expanding the virtual memory of a computer, you need to understand what it is and why it is needed. Virtual memory begins to be used at the moment when all programs take up completely physical memory, i.e. RAM that resides on the motherboard

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Removing ram modules can be useful in several cases. For example, if your computer does not start, and we are not talking about a failure of the operating system, then perhaps the matter is in a broken memory module. Indeed, if even one memory strip fails, the entire system may not start

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For any device that is installed in the computer, it is necessary to update the drivers from time to time. Updating the drivers will ensure more stable operation of the device. Also, in newer versions of drivers, errors that were made in older versions have been corrected

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In the DjVu format, free books in electronic form are most often distributed today. Their contents are reproduced by a viewer of this format not as text, but as an image, which allows transferring the graphic design of books, including even the texture of the sheets

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Nearly all operating systems constantly check for software updates in the background. On the one hand, the use of the latest software significantly increases the security and stability of the system, but on the other hand, downloading updates can significantly hit the user's wallet if access to the Internet is performed at a limited rate

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The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port was not originally intended for connecting a mouse or keyboard, since the computer has separate inputs for this (most often - ps / 2). However, in order to reduce the size and become more versatile, the USB port is increasingly being used as the only option for connecting low and medium speed external devices, including mice

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Most often, the amount of memory of a video card is of interest to those who work with graphics or like computer games with good quality textures and models. There are several ways to determine the amount of video card memory. To do this, use a few guidelines

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Almost any laptop needs a partial repair sooner or later. Almost any repair requires disassembly of the case. It is also necessary to clean the cooling system from dust and dirt from time to time. To do this, you also need to disassemble the case

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The number indicated in the marking of the processor does not always reflect its clock frequency. Often, manufacturers indicate this parameter not at all in megahertz, but in special units, understandable only to them, and the result in them is deliberately overestimated

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There are two ways to find out the frequency of your computer's processor. In the first case, no physical effort is needed, the only thing that will be needed is to turn on the computer … Necessary computer screwdriver Instructions Step 1 So, turn on the computer, click on the START tab

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If you are thinking about buying a new processor for your computer, then you definitely need to know which version of the socket your motherboard is equipped with. It depends on this what kind of "stone" you can install on the motherboard

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To recognize your motherboard, you can simply disassemble the computer and rewrite the markings on it. But first, it is advisable to try to get by with software tools. Necessary Screwdriver, flashlight, flash drive, internet access Instructions Step 1 The type of motherboard can be recognized in several ways:

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The motherboard is the main part of the computer. For a user, knowing its model is necessary in many situations, for example, to update drivers or upgrade a computer. Especially in the second case, if you do not know the model of the board and its capabilities, you simply will not be able to choose the components that are suitable for it

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Partition Magic is designed to perform various operations on hard disk partitions: creating and deleting partitions, editing their size, copying partitions, resizing a cluster, converting file systems and much more. Necessary - computer

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To protect your home computer from continuous virus attacks and malicious hardware, you need to install an antivirus package. There is a wide variety of developers at your service. Since there is only one product to choose from, please be responsible

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When it becomes necessary to check the compliance with the name of the hardware components provided by the seller, you need to use special diagnostic software. It can also be used to check the software part of the computer. Necessary We need the Everest diagnostic utility and the computer itself

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To set up your computer after installing the operating system, you need to select and install the correct drivers. When it comes to the chipset, you need to be very careful not to damage the operation of this device. Necessary - Sam Drivers

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Many computers have virtual memory. It is needed in order to increase the space if there is not enough on the RAM. It can be cleaned. This will help maintain confidentiality, as well as cleanse your personal computer from unnecessary overload

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There are several methods to connect hard disk partitions. Sometimes this process can be carried out even before the operating system is installed, in other situations additional programs are required. Necessary - Partition Manager

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Often, users need to free up space on the system partition of the hard drive. In such cases, you can use several options for transferring information to other local drives. Necessary Partition Manager 10. Instructions Step 1 To transfer files that are not related to the operating system, use the standard utilities

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Mail agent is a program designed for simple communication between people. Includes video calls, anti-spam instant messages, voice calls, SMS, conference calls, calls to landlines. Has a built-in ability to integrate with popular social networks, such as Odnoklassniki or VKontakte

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The gaming industry has taken a big leap forward in recent years. Computer games have become so realistic that some PCs simply cannot keep up. There are two ways out: annually update the insides of your "machine", or look for ways to upgrade the video card

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If you want to overclock your video card, you need to remember that for its subsequent stable and safe operation, you need a properly selected chip frequency and a good level of cooling. There is a special program for this purpose - RivaTuner

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Temperature conditions are very important for computer components. This means that overheating of any of the parts will sooner or later lead to breakage. Therefore, it is always worth keeping track of your PC's "health" metrics. This is especially true of the motherboard - the most important part of the computer

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By default, the processor settings are optimal. You may, however, need to change the settings to achieve certain results. All changes are made using Bios - the basic I / O system. Instructions Step 1 To change the parameters of the processor, enter the Bios menu

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Windows operating systems have a very good feature called System Restore. It allows you to return the system to a working state in the event of a failure or penetration of viruses. Instructions Step 1 First, enable the automatic creation of Windows XP system restore checkpoints

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If you have purchased a speaker system with several speakers and a subwoofer, then you will probably need a more detailed sound system setup. If you have only a driver installed for your sound card on your computer, you will hardly be able to fine-tune the sound

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Over the past 3 years, there has been an increase in the use of the Ubuntu system among Linux users. It is a kind of modification that in operation has several similarities with the Windows platform. The core of Ubuntu is Linux, which is constantly being updated

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After installing the Windows 7 operating system, many users faced an unexpected difficulty - a lack of free hard disk space. The fact is that the "Seven" takes up much more space than Windows XP. Necessary Partition Manager

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Few people can be surprised by a hard disk divided into several partitions. This is a completely natural state of many computers. In addition to the banal convenience, this method helps to avoid a lot of problems associated with data recovery after a system failure

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A huge number of all kinds of viruses and the low quality of individual computer parts give us a reason to reinstall the operating system once again. In order for this process to take place quickly and without losing important information, it is customary to split the hard disk into several parts

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Sometimes, in order to correctly assess the resources of a personal computer, it is necessary to know exactly the size of its RAM (it is he who is one of the most important characteristics of a computer). Basically, to the question "

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You can use a computer without knowing what characteristics it has. But sometimes out of simple curiosity, and sometimes out of necessity, you still get to know them. At the same time, some parameters are easy to find out, some are not very, and some "

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The operative memory of a modern computer is characterized by several parameters. The most famous are volume and frequency, but memory latency, otherwise called timing, is also an important indicator. Computer random access memory (RAM) is a volatile memory that contains OS components and running programs

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There are many programs for recovering deleted data from hard drive. When working with damaged hard drives, you must use highly specialized applications. Necessary - PC Inspector; - Dr. Web LiveUSB. Instructions Step 1 When you are dealing with a damaged hard drive that is not detected by the operating system, you need to use special utilities

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There are several ways to check ports on your computer. An open port that is not used by system processes or the local network can be the reason for the penetration of dangerous software into the system, access to your computer from the outside

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Accidental pressing of the "Delete" key, and then no less accidental hit on the "input" - and the folder with important documents is in the trash. And it happens that it was removed on purpose, but after a while you realized your mistake

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A freezing computer causes a lot of inconvenience to users. There are several main reasons for slow operation and freezing of the computer, namely: lack of RAM, overloaded startup programs, crashes and incorrect operation of the operating system, viruses

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For some actions, it may be necessary to bind the IP address to the MAC address of the network card. This may be due to both the desire to achieve maximum security of data stored on the disk space of the machine, and the implementation of specific functions of some applications

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Blue screen or BSOD is an error that occurs due to the malfunctioning of any equipment in a personal computer. As a rule, this failure leads to a reboot or shutdown of the PC (laptop). Causes of BSOD To get rid of the annoying error, you need to find out the reason for its occurrence

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No user is immune from the appearance on the monitor of the so-called "blue screen of death". If the system crashes, the computer restarts, and the user does not always have time to get acquainted with the information about the error itself

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Shooting a video is not a problem today. You no longer need to spend money on complicated expensive video cameras. It is enough to purchase a miniature digital camera with a built-in video function, and you can shoot all the interesting life moments

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The number of cores of modern processors is constantly growing, and at the same time, when buying a computer, you can simply not pay attention to this figure. Meanwhile, this information can be important. For example, some software license agreements clearly state how many cores are covered by the license

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For full overclocking of the video card, it is recommended to update the firmware of this device. It should be noted right away that this is a very dangerous procedure. Its incorrect execution can lead to damage to the video adapter. Necessary - ATIFlash

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As a rule, many personal computer users are wondering how to make their own installation programs, that is, packed files in exe format, so that they can then be installed on a computer. Necessary - the Internet; - Smart Install Maker program

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Any optical disc, CD, DVD or Blu-ray, is a round disc with a transparent polycarbonate base. Further "filling" of the disc depends on its type, but all have this protective layer, on which scratches appear over time during use. Necessary - disk

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In the Windows operating system, the user can manage personal data such as files and folders. The management of personal data consists in the ability to change, move, delete and copy it. Copying a user's personal data is one of the most common operations on a computer

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In connection with the arrival of various new technologies for telephone conversations and information transfer, the system for transferring messages and files, through the so-called ICQ (ICQ or ISQ - "I seek you") is gaining more and more popularity

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To successfully recover the operating system in the event of a failure of some of its components, it is recommended to use several functions. One of them is the creation of recovery checkpoints. Instructions Step 1 To prevent the loss of important information and quickly return the operating system to a healthy state, it is recommended to enable the automatic creation of recovery checkpoints

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When the computer is turned on, the user can observe which operating system is loaded. In the Microsoft Windows system, all this happens very clearly: the inscription "Windows Startup", the Windows welcome window, the display of the well-known Windows icon

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Increasing the voltage is one of the so-called "overclocking" of processors. Thus, productivity gains of 10-15 percent can be achieved. To change the voltage parameters, you can use the built-in capabilities of the motherboard, or special programs

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The hard drive installed in the computer at the time of purchase becomes full very soon and needs to be replaced with a larger one. After installing a new disk, a data transfer issue arises that can be resolved with an additional device. Instructions Step 1 So, in front of you is a computer or laptop with a new hard drive installed, and an old drive, quite usable for work, but not relevant due to its small volume, lies nearby

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Until absolutely all documents on the network use the same UTF (Unicode Transformation Format) character set for all countries and peoples, it is imperative to indicate the encoding used in HTML or XML documents. Otherwise, pages that are quite normally displayed in your browser may transform into the notorious unreadable "

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Those who work with a computer notice that noise starts to appear over time. Usually it is issued by a cooler. Many people, when such a noise appears, throw out the old computer and buy a new one. Do not rush to do this! The noise problem can be solved with a little blood

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Improving computer performance is a problem that weighs on most users. This can be done in a more expensive way - buy more powerful components, or you can try to increase their power yourself. To increase performance, you can try to overclock the processor by increasing the voltage applied to it

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If you have a computer, you probably know to defragment it periodically. This process helps to improve the performance of the disc on which such work was done. At this point in time on the Internet, users ask many questions that are related to the defragmentation process

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Movies and games often downloaded from the Internet are in the form of disc images. To fully work with this way, you need to perform a few simple steps. Instructions Step 1 Download the free program "Daemon Tools Lite"

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Most laptops and computers after purchase fall into the hands of users with an installed operating system. However, it can also happen that you end up with a computer with a completely blank hard drive. Instructions Step 1 If you have a personal computer, connect the keyboard and mouse, and then turn it on

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Some users prefer to use several physical disks at once when working with a stationary computer. This method improves the degree of reliability, because the failure of the system hard drive will not lead to loss of files. Necessary set of screwdrivers

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The operation of disabling hidden administrative shared resources can be performed using standard tools of the Microsoft Windows operating system and does not require the involvement of additional third-party software. Instructions Step 1 Click the "

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Practice shows: no matter how large a hard drive is installed in a home computer, it turns out to be full to capacity much earlier than the owner expects. After several months of periodic "cleanups" of the hard drive, which are becoming more and more brutal each time, there comes a moment when there is no longer any doubt that an additional hard drive is indispensable

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Modern operating systems have a fairly good level of protection. In addition, many people prefer to use additional programs to prevent unwanted connections to the computer. Necessary - administrator account; - Outpost Firewall

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It is usually necessary to return, or restore, the system registry of Windows OS after the viral effect of some malicious programs. Fortunately, this task can well be solved by the standard means of the system itself and does not require the involvement of additional software

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Imagine this situation: you bought a new hard drive or video card, plugged in the device, and turned on your computer. And the computer won't turn on. This can be influenced by several factors, one of which is the lack of power of the power supply unit (PSU)

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Almost everyone uses a computer in their daily life. It is needed for work, for recreation, for entertainment. The computer allows you to stay always up to date with the latest developments, so most people cannot imagine life without this miracle of technology

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Every optical drive needs cleaning from time to time. If your drive has stopped reading information from the disk normally, errors regularly appear when trying to read it, or the drive simply does not see the inserted storage medium, then this means that it needs cleaning

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Recently, large hard drives have begun to appear (from 200 GB to terabyte). Today it is no longer surprising to have a one terabyte storage device. Therefore, now the question of dividing the hard disk into several partitions has arisen, which provides a quick check and high-quality defragmentation

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Timely cleaning of the hard disk of a personal computer can not only free up some free space, but also improve the performance of the operating system. The presence of a large amount of unallocated space sometimes increases the speed of writing information to the hard drive

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The computer requires a serious approach. They want a lot from him, and when he starts to malfunction, it turns out that it is very difficult to get out of such an "organism". But do not think that protection from work will keep the components in order

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A high level of computer performance ensures good ergonomics and pleasant work on the PC. Since the latest operating systems consume a lot of resources, mainly through graphical effects, they can slow down performance. Instructions Step 1 In addition to increasing the computer's physical memory, such as RAM, or replacing the processor with a newer one with a higher clock speed, you can disable some of the Windows graphics processes

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Not every entrepreneur uses the services of outside specialists when developing designs for business cards. Some people choose to do their business cards on their own. In this case, CorelDRAW can be your best assistant. Business card design development requires not only CorelDRAW skills, but also knowledge of the basics of building a composition, as well as familiarity with the specifics of preparing layouts for typography

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Quite often, PC users are faced with the problem of transferring files from one computer to another via removable media or through uploading data to hosting. Such problems include limited storage space in portable devices or poor connectivity on the PC-to-server path

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Overclocking a flash drive means increasing the speed of working with removable media. The operation itself is not easy, and in some cases it can also void your device warranty. Necessary - computer; - USB stick. Instructions Step 1 Make sure your computer has all the drivers you need for proper functioning, in particular, check USB 2

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The formatting process is used to change the type of file system or to quickly clean up the hard drive. Removing information from the system partition of a hard disk is usually carried out using special applications. Necessary - Acronis Disk Director

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The paging file (virtual memory) helps speed up the computer a little and acts as a buffer for storing temporary data, providing quick access to it. It is also designed to unload the RAM, but in no case replace it, since the speed of the hard disk is much slower

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For most users, having multiple local drives has long been the norm. There are many reasons why it is customary to "partition" hard drives into partitions. It may be a desire to differentiate free space between all users of a computer or laptop, as well as the need to install the operating system on a separate partition

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Sometimes the operating system message "Virtual memory is running out" appears on the computer screen. After that, some important program is closed or it becomes impossible to use the computer and you have to restart it. Virtual memory is an area on a hard disk that temporarily stores data from RAM

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A clipboard is an area in RAM where data is written when it is copied or moved from one place to another. The need to find out the content usually arises when there is a suspicion of viruses, when third-party information is being recorded. It is not difficult to view the buffer

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Archiving programs support the function of protecting the archive with a password, and often when downloading archives from the Internet, you cannot open them without knowing the password. Or you set the password yourself and forget it. What to do in such cases?

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System memory and central processing unit (CPU) largely determine the overall power of a computer. If you are looking to increase the performance of your PC, then one of the easiest ways to achieve this is to add system memory. You can do this at home

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If you suspect that a virus has wound up in your computer, you should immediately do an anti-virus scan. Not only antivirus can help you with this, but also a couple of free utilities. Instructions Step 1 Run a scan with your antivirus

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The lack of access to folders in the Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system can be caused by a variety of reasons - from a virus attack to physical damage to the disk. The algorithm for solving the problem that has arisen remains unchanged for any reason

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ATI is one of the world leaders in the development and production of video cards. The company's modern graphics solutions are powerful enough to handle any video game. But if you purchased a card from ATI, you should know that for its normal operation you need to update the device drivers and BIOS from time to time

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A table is a system of rows and columns, in which any statistical information is located in a certain sequence and relationship. Tables are used to store information that has two characteristics. The values of one of them are written in the column headings, the other in the row headings

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File systems developed by Microsoft Corporation (FAT16, FAT32, NTFS) can contain a small chunk (16 characters) of descriptive information called a volume label. Typically, the label is only needed to more accurately identify the partition or media by the user

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Random access memory is something without which a computer cannot function. Modern applications require more and more RAM. You can gradually increase the amount of RAM by inserting additional memory strips. Necessary - screwdriver Instructions Step 1 Disconnect your computer from electricity

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Many parameters of the computer depend on the file system of the hard disk. For example, if you are going to download capacitive files (more than four gigabytes) from the Internet, then your hard drive must be running NTFS. Also, the speed of writing files to the hard disk and the speed of copying information from partition to partition depends on the type of file system