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 Oct 25
I moved 1TB between two PCs without Dropbox, a NAS, or a USB drive
I moved 1TB between two PCs without Dropbox, a NAS, or a USB drive: An ethernet cable is all I needed.
xda-developers.com/moved-1tb-between-two-pcs-without-dropbox-nas-usb-drive/
Key Facts1TB moved between Windows laptops using direct Ethernet
Oct 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Both laptops had Ethernet ports, and a direct cable connected them without a router or network switch.

  • The setup used static IP addresses, a private network, network discovery, and file and printer sharing.

  • Robocopy was already included with Windows and could resume interrupted copies, retry files, and create logs.

  • At about 100MB/s, transferring 1TB took nearly three hours; the storage media strongly affected the duration.
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 Oct 21
Windows has been slowing down every USB drive you plug in for 8 years ...
Windows has been slowing down every USB drive you plug in for 8 years, and one setting fixes it
xda-developers.com/windows-has-been-slowing-down-every-usb-drive-you-plug-in-and-one-setting-fixes-it/
Key FactsWindows USB Policy Prioritizes Safe Removal Over Speed
Oct 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Microsoft made Quick Removal the default with Windows 10 version 1809 in October 2018, replacing Better Performance.

  • Quick Removal disables write caching and permits unplugging without safe ejection; Better Performance requires the drive to be ejected.

  • In the test with 6,000 files totaling about 760MB, Quick Removal took 11:31 versus 10:31 with Better Performance.

  • The setting is found in Device Manager under drive properties and Policies; a reboot is recommended afterward.
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 Oct 20
5 diagnostic tools I always keep on a bootable USB drive
5 diagnostic tools I always keep on a bootable USB drive: These bootable tools should be at the ready for any PC enthusiast
xda-developers.com/diagnostic-tools-i-always-keep-on-a-bootable-usb-drive/
Key FactsFive Bootable Tools for PC Diagnostics
Sep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • GParted edits partitions outside the running system and can help address broken dual-boot setups or expand stubborn partitions.

  • Clonezilla clones drives and creates disk images; its lightweight live version boots from USB and can image multiple systems simultaneously.

  • Windows Recovery Environment can remove problematic updates, repair boot-loader issues, and load restore points.

  • Live Linux distributions support SMART checks, file-system rescue, and hardware or network diagnostics, while MemTest86 identifies suspected faulty memory modules.
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 Sep 24
I keep a bootable USB with 10 free tools on it, and it has fixed every PC ...
I keep a bootable USB with 10 free tools on it, and it has fixed every PC problem I have had this year
xda-developers.com/bootable-usb-with-10-free-tools-to-fix-pc-problems/
Key FactsBootable USB combines ten free PC recovery tools
Oct 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Ventoy turns one USB drive into a multiboot device for Windows and Linux ISOs without repeated reformatting.

  • Netboot.xyz fetches needed operating-system ISOs from its library over Ethernet when a working internet connection exists.

  • Hiren’s BootCD PE provides a graphical Windows environment, while System Rescue offers terminal or graphical tools for Linux installations.

  • Clonezilla can clone systems that cannot boot; GParted Live handles partitions, and MemTest86 investigates memory problems.
    • Keeping this bootable drive has saved me many times, and if you don't have one, it's time to build one now.
    — Abhishek, XDA author; from his article about keeping a bootable USB with 10 free tools.
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 Sep 19
I used this free tool to share files between two Windows PCs without ...
I used this free tool to share files between two Windows PCs without internet or a USB drive
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Here's How To Format A USB Drive On Windows
Here's How To Format A USB Drive On Windows: Formatting a USB drive on Windows is a little more involved than you might think, but you should know how to do it ...
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Installing Software From an ISO File? Follow This Simple, Step-by-Step ...
Installing Software From an ISO File? Follow This Simple, Step-by-Step Guide: How you install a program from an ISO image will vary depending on which version of ...
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Windows has a secret recovery tool - here's how to find it and use it
Windows has a secret recovery tool - here's how to find it and use it: If your Windows ever has trouble launching, Recovery Drive lets you back up essential ...
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These apps turn your flash drive into a portable PC survival kit
These apps turn your flash drive into a portable PC survival kit: Start comprehensive Office packages or handy mini tools from a USB stick. We introduce you to ...
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FAQ: This is how Desinfec’t 2024 helps against malware infections
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Microsoft forcing Windows 11 on you? Here's how to stop it, permanently
Microsoft forcing Windows 11 on you? Here's how to stop it, permanently: I hopped off for a quick coffee at work the other day, only to discover upon my return a ...
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Windows 11 as an update: requirements, installation, TPM & CPU ...
Windows 11 as an update: requirements, installation, TPM & CPU requirements: Windows 11 will appear in a week. An overview of update requirements ...
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Free of charge: 30 practical mini tools
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