Computer disk health is the main factor that determines the overall computer health and the difference between losing and protecting data. Disk utility software is used to manage storage devices and specifically hard disks. As with any other type of utility software, their main objective is to optimize computer operation and secondary storage devices. These…
Floppy disks also known as diskettes are the old type of magnetic storage devices that were used in earlier computers. The initial floppy disk was just a disk without a cover. It was later covered to secure it in a floppy casing. Today’s computers don’t come with floppy drives but we have external drives connected…
The mouse and touchpad or trackpad are input devices used as pointing devices. Both devices achieve the same objectives of pointing, selecting, and moving the cursor among other functions of the pointing device. However, they have some differences in how they look and operate to achieve their function. The main difference between a computer mouse…
Computer system booting is the process of preparing a computer to initialize its operation. The booting checks that all hardware components are functioning well and then add the process to the operating system. The importance of the booting process is to start and prepare the computer for the user and system use. There are 2…
Computer operating systems assign letters to a different drive to help both user and other programs identify the path for a file. When you add a new storage device on the computer automatically it is assigned the next letter after the last one. Disk drives A and B in the Windows operating system computer are…
As a computer user in this information age generation, you may have come across a storage device that requires formatting. Disk formatting means preparing the device for the storage of data for the first time. Depending on the type of storage device you are using there are different levels and types of formatting that can…
Have you ever wondered what is the difference between disk partitioning and formatting? In this article, we answer that question for you and hope by the time you leave you will have a clear difference between formatting and partitioning. Before the user starts using any secondary storage disk both external and internal it is always…
For a computer system to remain operational and serve the user for a long time it requires to be maintained, both software and hardware. Computer maintenance is the action taken to ensure your computer operates optimally. A well-maintained device will serve a user better and with fewer complications and issues. There are 4 main types…
The magnetic disk uses magnetic technology to read and write bits of data while the optical disk uses light beams. Both disks are used as secondary storage devices where they are used to store user data for future reference. The main difference between the two types of disks is how they record data and the…
A stylus pen is an input device that is used on touch-sensitive screens. It is used to draw, write and give commands on the touchscreen and they are used by devices such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, or touch displays. It is used as a substitute for using a finger to touch which can scratch the…