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HMD Global has introduced the Amped Buds , a new pair of wireless earbuds featuring a Qi2-compatible charging case that doubles as a 1,600mAh power bank . This innovative feature allows users to wirelessly charge their smartphones, offering an estimated 20% battery boost for devices like the iPhone 16 Pro. The Amped Buds are designed to deliver high-quality audio performance , thanks to 10mm drivers that produce crisp and immersive sound. They support both active and environmental noise cancellation , ensuring an uninterrupted listening experience in various environments. Each earbud provides up to 8 hours of playback , while the charging case extends the total usage to an impressive 95 hours . A key highlight of the Qi2-compatible charging case is its versatility. Not only does it support wireless MagSafe charging , but it also includes a USB-C port for traditional wired charging.  Measuring just 14mm in thickness , the case remains compact and portable while providing adde...

How to Format a Disk Using Command Prompt in Windows(Flask Disk and Hard Disk)

 A corrupt disk can be a big headache to clean or format. Sometimes trying to format a flashdisk, hard disk or memory card(TF card) through normal methods does not work.



If you prefer the easy GUI(Graphical User interface method) do this:

1. Plug in your device to the computer(using the U.S.B port)

2. If you are trying to format a memory card, place it in your phone card slot or use a memory card reader.

3. Your computer detects the plugged in device. Open the disk list and right-click on the preferred drive(Place your mouse pointer on the device and click on  the right button)

4. Select format from the list of options

5. Change and necessary settings and  begin the the formatting.


The process should be completed successfully.

If it does not work, use the Command Prompt.


Formating a disk using command prompt

1. Press Windows button followed by R

2. Typed "cmd"( This opens the command prompt) or

3. Click on the search bar and type "command", the command prompt app will appear.

4. Right-click on it and run as an administrator

5. On the interface, type DISKPART and press enter.

6. Type "list disk" to display all the disks in your PC

7. Select the correct disk from the list using "select disk 1" for example. Note: selecting the wrong disk could resutl in you deleting important files. Make sure you get this part right.

8. After selecting the disk, type " clean disk" and proceed with the steps.

This process takes longer but will format your disk and also remove any locking. You will receive a success message upon a successful completion of the process.

When done, simply type exit to close the command prompt window.


Article by Francis Onyach


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