NTFS
Troubleshooting External Disk Issues
Here’s a series of steps to recover use of an external drive that’s acting up when connected to one machine but not with another.
Should I Partition My Hard Disk?
Partitioning, or splitting a single physical hard drive into multiple drives, has pros and cons. I’ll look at those and make a recommendation.
How to Reformat a Disk
Formatting is the process of erasing a disk for use or reuse. There are a couple of different ways and options.
Should I Use FAT32 or NTFS on a Flash Drive? The Differences, and a Third Alternative
File systems are commonly formatted as FAT32, NFTS, or exFAT. Which is best for your thumb drive?
Is There a Limit to What a Single Folder or Directory Can Hold?
Hard disks continue to increase in size, as does what we’re storing on them. There are size limits, but not limits most people need to worry about.
Why is the Same File a Different Size in Different Places?
Ever notice the same file can show up as different sizes depending on where you look? It’s not a mistake—it’s how disks and online services handle storage. I’ll explain why your files can look bigger or smaller, what “clusters” have to do with it, and why it’s nothing to worry about.
