SSD vs. HDD: What’s the Difference?
Until recently, PC buyers had very little choice for what kind of file storage they got with their laptop, ultrabook, or desktop. If you bought an ultrabook or ultraportable, you likely had a solid-state drive (SSD) as the primary drive (C: on Windows, Macintosh HD on a Mac). Every other desktop or laptop form factor had a hard disk drive (HDD). Now, you can configure your system with either an HDD, SSD, or in some cases both. But how do you choose? We explain the differences between SSDs and HDDs, and walk you through the advantages and disadvantage of both to help you come to your decision.
HDD and SSD Explained
The traditional spinning hard drive (HDD) is the basic nonvolatile storage on a computer. That is, it doesn’t “go away” like the data on the system memory when you turn the system off. Hard drives are essentially metal platters with a magnetic coating. That coating stores your data, whether that data consists of weather reports from the last century, a high-definition copy of the Star Wars trilogy, or your digital music collection. A read/write head on an arm accesses the data while the platters are spinning in a hard drive enclosure.
Apple iOS 10 – The next iOS 10 concept
Highlights:
- Swipe down function
Easy control of basic functions, such as App Updates. So you don’t have to open every app for little interactions. Developers can choose what kind of functions they want to offer via the gesture.
- Night mode
You can darken the background and use a white font. That means, with iOS 10 not all colours get inverted and you can choose which reading mode you like most.
Preventative Computer Maintenance
The best way to avoid major problems is to stop them from happening in the first place. That’s where preventative maintenance comes in.
A good preventative maintenance program incorporates a comprehensive backup plan, measures to secure the system against malicious viruses, as well as periodic hardware and software maintenance. The goal is to reduce the likelihood of hardware failures, extend the useful life of your system, minimize system crashes caused by outdated drivers and other software problems, secure the system against viruses and other malware, and most importantly, prevent crucial data loss.
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How Do I Know When to Upgrade My PC or Just Build a New One
It’s a tough call when your computer is still fast and powerful enough to do a lot of the things you want, but falls short in a couple of places that you want to upgrade. These days, it does not cost a lot of money to buy a new computer or laptop, so it depends on how much you need to upgrade, you can decide if it is worth the money on adding a new part or just get a new PC. The lines are blurrier than you’d think. Here are the considerations you should make.
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How to fix the iPod touch 5th Gen iOS 8 errors
If you are an iDevice user, you probably know firsthand what a letdown the iOS 8 has been. With it causing more problems than solving them, the iOS 8 has been dubbed the most glitchy update ever.
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Most Common Problems with iPod 5th Generation and How to Troubleshoot Them
The full size combined with the video feature makes the 5th generation iPod particularly difficult to troubleshoot but not impossible. Take a look at the following solutions to some of the common problems iPod 5th generation users have complained about.
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Apple purposefully designed iPad 4 to be extremely difficult to repair
If you are a proud owner of a 4th generatin iPad, but somehow (not so proudly!) damaged it, you will find yourself in a bit of a fix if, going to Apple for an overpriced repair is not on your list of options. If you are considering hiring a third party repairing service then you should be warned that they might not be able to repair it adequately. This is not because of a lack of skills on the repair services part but more to the fact that Apple purposefully designed the iPad 4 (like most of its other devices!) such that it would be difficult to be repaired by any enthusiastic do-it-youselfer or even a third party repair service.
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How to Repair a Water Damaged iPhone
No matter how careful you are, sometimes fate happens, your hand slips and suddenly your iPhone is taking a bath. You may think your iPhone is now a goner, but there are tricks and tips you can try in an effort to revive your device.
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