NTFS
Why Is the Same File a Different Size in Different Places?
Ever notice that 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.
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.
How Should I Format My Thumbdrive?
Looking to format a USB thumb drive but confused about FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS? I’ll break down each file system’s strengths and limitations and help you choose the best format based on compatibility needs, file sizes, and which devices you’ll use it with.
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.
