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Q&A: Will an SSD go bad just sitting on a shelf?

Posted on December 3, 2023

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Question from Glen:  A while back I read your post about replacing a computer’s hard drive with an SSD and it sounded like a pretty good idea.

I finally ended up buying a Crucial MX500 1TB SSD to replace the hard drive in my old Acer laptop, but the laptop’s screen went bad before I had a chance to make the switch.

I really didn’t want to spend a lot of money to have the Acer fixed so I just replaced it with a new Dell laptop.

The new Dell has a 1TB hard drive so I don’t really need the SSD at this time. Can I put the SSD on a shelf and keep it for a backup in case the hard drive ever fails, or will it go bad after a while if I don’t use it?  [Read more…]

3 reasons why you need an external USB hard drive

Posted on August 14, 2023

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External hard drives used to be expensive luxuries that transferred data between the PC and the drive at a relative snail’s pace.

But thankfully, that has all changed thanks to the proliferation of incredibly fast, yet very inexpensive external USB hard drives.

In fact, prices have now dropped to where you can pick one up starting at around $50.

I now believe that every computer user should own at least one external USB hard drive, for the following reasons:  [Read more…]

Sunday, August 14, 2022 – Faulty Windows Updates are teaching us all a valuable lesson – Q&A: Should I install a second SSD just for my data files?

Posted on August 14, 2022

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, August 14, 2022

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• Faulty Windows Updates are teaching us all a valuable lesson

• Q&A: Should I install a second SSD just for my data files?

• Q&A: How can I see full headers in Outlook on the web?

• When you look at the North Star, you’re actually looking at three stars

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Q&A: How do I decide which programs to install on a small SSD?

Posted on December 25, 2021

Question from Larry:  I read your post explaining the advantages of installing an SSD a while back and I’ve wanted one ever since to go in my HP desktop PC.

I ended up buying a 120GB SSD (I got it for $20!) and installed it as the boot drive in my HP desktop computer. I left the 750GB hard drive in there for extra storage.

I installed Windows 10 from scratch on the SSD and now I’m ready to install my programs. The thing is with only 120GB of space on the SSD it won’t hold anywhere near all of my programs.

I have a couple of questions for you:

1 – Which programs should I install on the SSD and which ones should I leave on the hard drive?

2 – Should I leave the original Windows 10 files on the hard drive or is it safe to delete them to free up that space?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

How to get perfect results with DTF Printing every time

Posted on November 3, 2025

Direct-to-film printing, known as DTF printing, has quickly become one of the most reliable ways to create vibrant and long-lasting designs on fabric. It combines precision, flexibility, and color depth that rival traditional printing methods.

Yet even with the best equipment, small errors in materials or technique can lead to dull prints or peeling results. Achieving perfect consistency takes practice, patience, and attention to detail. When done right, DTF printing produces professional-grade results that stand out.  

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