Issues with my External Hard Drive
in IT Support ·
I finally managed to get it sorted out... you should be good to go ahead and delete it now.
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Issues with my External Hard Drive
in IT Support ·
I’ve run into a bit of a situation with my External Hard Drive, and I’m really hoping it’s nothing too serious...
So, here’s what happened: I picked up a new laptop today that didn't come with Windows or a pre-installed Hard Disk Drive
Since I couldn't find a spare USB flash drive lying around the house to create my installation media, I decided to use my portable External Hard Drive instead...
But then things went sideways. It looks like the Windows installation process essentially "hijacked" the drive, limiting the capacity to just 32GB out of the full 2TB available...
Basically, I accidentally turned a massive 2TB External Hard Drive into a tiny 32GB bootable drive. 😵
I'm trying to figure out how to fix this, because a standard format hasn't done a thing... it just reformats that small 32GB partition and leaves the rest of the space invisible...
So, here’s what happened: I picked up a new laptop today that didn't come with Windows or a pre-installed Hard Disk Drive
Since I couldn't find a spare USB flash drive lying around the house to create my installation media, I decided to use my portable External Hard Drive instead...
But then things went sideways. It looks like the Windows installation process essentially "hijacked" the drive, limiting the capacity to just 32GB out of the full 2TB available...
Basically, I accidentally turned a massive 2TB External Hard Drive into a tiny 32GB bootable drive. 😵
I'm trying to figure out how to fix this, because a standard format hasn't done a thing... it just reformats that small 32GB partition and leaves the rest of the space invisible...
Buying a laptop in Chicago, Germany
in Laptops ·
This is fantastic... such a great set of recommendations. I’m definitely going to pick up one of these soon. Thank you so much!
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Buying a laptop in Chicago, Germany
in Laptops ·
Or maybe something more along these lines?
https://m.notebooksbilliger.de/hp+bu...250+g6+2hg69es
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Buying a laptop in Chicago, Germany
in Laptops ·
Would it look something like this?
You might be able to find something better here—maybe even something a bit more high-end than that Acer I mentioned... Do you think this would actually meet my needs?
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/search/page/laptop
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You might be able to find something better here—maybe even something a bit more high-end than that Acer I mentioned... Do you think this would actually meet my needs?
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/search/page/laptop
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Buying a laptop in Chicago, Germany
in Laptops ·
Hi everyone!
I’m looking for some laptop recommendations for an average user. Mostly just watching movies, browsing the web, and playing Eve Online...
The aesthetics don't matter to me, and I don't really care about the brand name...
The main thing is that it needs to be smooth and responsive, unlike this current machine I'm stuck with (see attached photo)
I wouldn't mind looking at something used if anyone happens to be scouring eBay or Craigslist...
Since I already have a desktop with pretty solid performance—I picked that up over at Best Buy... I don't think I need to drop upwards of $1,000 on a laptop
My budget is somewhere between $200 and $700... assuming I go the used route...
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I’m looking for some laptop recommendations for an average user. Mostly just watching movies, browsing the web, and playing Eve Online...
The aesthetics don't matter to me, and I don't really care about the brand name...
The main thing is that it needs to be smooth and responsive, unlike this current machine I'm stuck with (see attached photo)
I wouldn't mind looking at something used if anyone happens to be scouring eBay or Craigslist...
Since I already have a desktop with pretty solid performance—I picked that up over at Best Buy... I don't think I need to drop upwards of $1,000 on a laptop
My budget is somewhere between $200 and $700... assuming I go the used route...
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Jack Reacher: Never Back Down (2016)
in Movies ·
As far as I’m concerned, the movie was just mediocre at best... I found the first installment to be significantly better than this one..
Superhero Movies
in Movies ·
I have such a massive soft spot for Superhero movies; I’m constantly checking for new releases, just waiting for the next big thing to drop. Honestly, I’ve probably seen most of the ones out there at least five times by now... I might be a little addicted, if I’m being completely honest... heh
Starting a small business
in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Hello,
I’ve finally decided to take the plunge and start my own small business, so I have a few questions I'm hoping someone can help me clear up.
Is running a sole proprietorship essentially the same as forming an LLC in terms of scope? Specifically, am I allowed to list various services under my business umbrella regardless of my specific educational background?
I fully understand that to actually perform certain specialized tasks, I need to have a qualified professional on staff. For instance, I am trained as a civil engineering technician, whereas my wife is a licensed hairstylist. Would it be possible for me to register her profession as part of my business right from the start, even if I don't personally hold those certifications myself?
Regarding the monthly overhead and tax obligations, they seem to be around $643? At least, that is what I’ve managed to gather from the discussions here on the forum.
As for my business address, I plan to use my current residence, but I don't actually own the apartment. Is showing my ID sufficient for registration, or will I need to provide a formal lease agreement?
Also, is it actually possible to qualify for any kind of small business grants or government incentives?
Everyone seems to be talking about them, but unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any concrete information or actual applications...
One last thing—will I run into any legal or administrative hurdles when trying to set up the business if I currently have a freeze on my personal bank account?
I’ve finally decided to take the plunge and start my own small business, so I have a few questions I'm hoping someone can help me clear up.
Is running a sole proprietorship essentially the same as forming an LLC in terms of scope? Specifically, am I allowed to list various services under my business umbrella regardless of my specific educational background?
I fully understand that to actually perform certain specialized tasks, I need to have a qualified professional on staff. For instance, I am trained as a civil engineering technician, whereas my wife is a licensed hairstylist. Would it be possible for me to register her profession as part of my business right from the start, even if I don't personally hold those certifications myself?
Regarding the monthly overhead and tax obligations, they seem to be around $643? At least, that is what I’ve managed to gather from the discussions here on the forum.
As for my business address, I plan to use my current residence, but I don't actually own the apartment. Is showing my ID sufficient for registration, or will I need to provide a formal lease agreement?
Also, is it actually possible to qualify for any kind of small business grants or government incentives?
Everyone seems to be talking about them, but unfortunately, I haven't been able to find any concrete information or actual applications...
One last thing—will I run into any legal or administrative hurdles when trying to set up the business if I currently have a freeze on my personal bank account?