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jhedgecoth
Member since 22nd July 2008
Jim Hedgecoth is a veteran freelance writer excelling in subjects related to computer storage hardware technology which includes devices such as Blu-Ray Burners, Portable Harddrives, and External Hard Drives. Jim is a frequent contributor to I/O Magic Corporation, a leading Internet retailer providing customers with high quality data storage solutions.

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Have I Backed Up My Portable Hard Drive? The most important thing to consider when formatting your portable hard drive is whether you’ve backed up your data! Any other choice you make, short of dropping it in a garbage disposal, can be changed...
A portable hard drive is almost a must for personal computer users. Just like the hard drive that resides in your computer, the storage capacity of an external hard drive has risen in the last few years. With the rapid...
A 4GB USB hard drive often finds itself far from the discussion when it comes to removable hard drives. Removable hard drives are incredibly useful for anyone who owns a computer, but many people have skewed views as to what is possible with them. While i...
External hard drives are a great tool for anyone who owns a computer. Hard drives can do multiple things for anyone who not only uses their computer for work related tasks, but also personal things as well. For example, if you have files you do not want t...
A portable hard drive is relatively easy to install and use. Just plug it in and away you go! At least that’s what they told you at the store. It’s so simple that apparently you don’t even need directions. This must be the reason why they didn’t i...
Everyone needs more storage space sooner or later, whether it’s an internal or external hard drive and you’ve probably replaced that hard drive inside your computer for a larger capacity drive. But, what do you do now with the old drive lying around c...
If you have decided to purchase an external hard drive, you now realize the importance of research to identify the best external hard drive that properly matches your needs. You are relying on the drive to store your files and keep them safe in the event ...
If you are looking to purchase a portable hard drive, you have numerous options to choose from. One of the most important purchasing questions is: "Should I buy a flash drive or a portable hard drive?” Some people ar...
When people try to get rid of an old portable hard drive, they often think that there is only one way or specific location of proper disposal. While there are some important things to do when preparing to get rid of your hard drive, you do not necessarily...
When people look into the comparisons between a 6GB USB hard drive and 8GB USB hard drive, they often feel as though there is no difference. While the size value in number may seem small, the differences can be large for those who are looking to use their...
Add More Storage to Your Gaming Console With an External Hard Drive If you have a gaming console that came with a small hard drive or no hard drive at all, then adding an external hard drive is a reasonably quick and simple solution. Sure, you ...
What Does It Mean To Format My Portable Hard Drive? When you initially purchase your portable hard drive or if you want to restore it to its original state, you must format it. Formatting prepares your portable h...
Most people are becoming more familiar with Blu ray technology in the sense that they have at least heard of Blu ray discs (called "BDs"). What many people do not realize, however, is the blu ray technology will one day replace DVDs. A Blu ray drive uses...
When people think of adding an extra hard drive to their computer, they often do not consider the value of a mid size drive such as a small 12GB USB hard drive. People generally tend to think a larger dimension external hard drive you plug into both the c...