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How to prevent file curruption by learning how to safely remove your USB and external devices in Windows.

Nov.22, 2009 in Computer, Computer Certifications, Computer Tutorials, Hardware Tutorials, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Peripherals & Accessories, Software, System Utilities, Tutorials, software tutorial Leave a Comment

Learning how to safely remove your drives, MP3 players, video players, and storage devices  from your USB or firewire port is an essential skill to learn in Windows. It prevents your files from being corrupt because they are still open or still writing on your external drives. It only requires a few click of the mouse [...]

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USB devices can cause your PC to hang/freeze during start up/boot sometimes.

Nov.09, 2009 in Computer, Computer Certifications, Computer Tutorials, Hardware Tutorials, Peripherals & Accessories, Tutorials Leave a Comment

I notice sometimes a computer won’t start up when USB printers, drives, or any other USB hardware is plugged in  and turned on, so if your computer suddenly pauses during start up. It is worth it to turn off your printer, external USB drives, Scanners, webcam, tablets, etc. I’m not sure about firewire causing pauses during [...]

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