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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for 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?
• 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
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…]
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Question from Mark: I have a small solar power setup (about 400 watts) that’s powering the lights and the TV in the small off-grid cabin I built for weekend getaways.
I tried running a portable refrigerator and a couple of other small appliances off the solar and they work fine during the day, but my 12V/100Ah battery is dead by morning when I leave everything running overnight.
My question is will solar panels work with artificial light? [Read more…]
Engineers, airline firms, and aircraft manufacturers always strive to improve air travel. Their goal is to make flying more economical, reliable, comfortable, and safe. They also want to make aircraft more efficient to improve earnings.
The advent of hybrid electric aircraft is one of the recent developments in aviation. These aircraft employ batteries and special engines to save energy and operate more efficiently than conventional aircraft, which run solely on jet fuel.
As more companies invest in these planes and more airlines adopt them, the future of air travel will change. But what can passengers, businesses, and the aviation industry expect? [Read more…]
Stepping into a management role in the tech industry is a big milestone. Whether you’re a software developer, data analyst, or systems engineer, moving from a technical position to a leadership role requires more than just knowing your craft. It involves learning how to manage people, projects, and business goals all at once.
Tech companies are growing rapidly, and with that growth comes a greater demand for skilled managers who understand both technology and team leadership. But here’s the thing: great individual contributors don’t automatically make great managers. It’s a different skill set, and the transition can be challenging if you’re not prepared.
The good news is that management is a skill you can learn. If you’re thinking about moving into a leadership role, there are clear steps you can take to get ready. From building the right mindset to developing core leadership skills, this article walks through what you need to know before taking that next step in your tech career. [Read more…]