Ways to disable sticky keys

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You’ve probably seen the annoying sticky keys pop-up prompting you to enable it if you over-press the Shift key. What does the sticky key do besides annoy you during the game and how can you disable it? To disable sticky keys on Windows, you can quickly turn them off by pressing the Shift key five … Read more

How to Convert SSD from MBR to GPT: A Comprehensive Guide

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GUID Partition Table (GPT) and Master Boot Record (MBR) are two partitioning strategies used for both SSDs and HDDs. GPT, a more current standard, is closely related to UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) and has advantages for contemporary systems, while MBR, an older standard, works well with legacy BIOS firmware on older PCs. Although both … Read more

SSD Mastery: An example of how to expertly partition your SSD

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Quick Links Partitioning your PC’s fantastic SSD can be done for many reasons and it’s a really simple operation. You can store private information without OS files on separate partitions, protecting it from damage during operations such as operating system reinstallation. Separate partitions can also be used to encrypt private files and data or to … Read more

Is it possible to incorrectly insert the CPU into the motherboard socket?

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Indeed, it is possible to incorrectly place the CPU in the motherboard socket, although most contemporary motherboards and CPUs are designed to minimize this possibility. Alignment symbols indicating proper orientation, such as notches, pins, or arrows, are usually found on the CPU and the socket that houses it. Despite these protections, pushing the CPU out … Read more

What is the smallest Arduino board available, and is it a worthwhile purchase?

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You’re not alone, when you think of Arduino, the first thing that comes to mind is the Arduino Uno, with its long microcontroller chip on socket, large USB port and teal hue. Most people initially choose the Uno board when they need a microcontroller platform for their projects because it is so popular, especially if … Read more

A new solar-powered air-to-water converter can produce 19 liters per day.

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A new trend is currently emerging in the field of green technology that focuses on converting energy from air or water into potable water. According to recent developments, DrinkingWater, a solar-powered, next-generation, multi-purpose dispenser that extracts water from the atmosphere, will soon be released by a company called DrinkingMaker. The business has created DrinkingWater, a … Read more

With this new technology, building a quantum computer has never been easier.

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A new technique for building quantum computers has been developed by researchers who use a femtosecond laser to dope silicon with hydrogen, thereby producing and “destroying” qubits on demand. The discovery could open the door to the development of quantum computers that connect quantum nodes over a vast network using programmable optical qubits, commonly known … Read more