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April 20, 2009

How to Use a USB Stick to Boot to Linux

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by Tina Gasperson

Did you know that you can get a USB stick with Linux pre-loaded on it, and run it as a self-contained operating system that makes no changes to your hard drive? As long as your computer is capable of booting from a USB drive, you will have no problem booting to and trying out Linux.
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March 21, 2009

What to Look for When Searching for an External Hard Drive for Windows XP

by Tina Gasperson

If you store photos, videos, and other multimedia files on your computer, or you’re a computer gamer, chances are you’ll need extra hard drive space at some point. You don’t have to buy a new computer to gain that space, or install a new interior hard drive. External hard drives are inexpensive, portable, and very easy to use.
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February 24, 2009

How to Use an External Hard Drive to Back Up Photos and Other Important Files

by Tina Gasperson

If you’re in need of extra storage space for your digital photo or music collection, or you’d just like to back up those files in case the inevitable hard drive failure happens, one of the easiest ways to add more space to your PC is by adding an external hard drive that connects via USB. An external hard drive is inexpensive, portable, and very easy to use.
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