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Question from Charlie: I read an article that said using two hard drives or SSDs in a RAID 0 configuration would speed up disk access speeds on my PC.
In a nutshell, it said RAID 0 can speed up disk read and write speeds by as much as 50% but that it’s risky to use it.
The article didn’t explain why RAID 0 is risky. Can you tell me why that is? [Read more…]
What is RecCloud?
RecCloud stands out as a top-tier multipurpose online platform, offering seamless enhancement for your media content.
Its hallmark is the diverse array of features directed at audio and video editing Notably, these functionalities leverage AI technology to streamline intricate tasks, thereby saving time. [Read more…]
Question from Angela: I hope you can help me with a computer problem, Rick.
I have a 15″ MacBook Pro that has always worked perfectly till last night.
When I turned it on this morning the screen stayed black. Everything else seems to be working.
I tried closing and opening the lid a few times and turning the machine off and on but it always stays black.
Do you think the screen is bad? If it is how much will it cost to get it fixed?
I really can’t afford to spend too much due to my current financial situation.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Question from Bob: Hi, Rick. I have a question for you.
We’ve all heard the terms “The Cloud” or “it’s saved in the cloud.”
What exactly is “The Cloud?”
I’m certain there are many who don’t know and would like to know.
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
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Question from Della: I’m in the process of shopping for a new laptop because my old one got stolen.
Every time I type the word “laptop” into Amazon’s search box there are usually a few Chromebooks included in the search results.
I remember seeing commercials on TV where they said Chromebooks aren’t laptops. If that’s true why do they come up in a search for the word laptop?