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Have you ever wondered what each type of USB is made for or used for? USB (Universal Serial Bus) technology plays a vital role in connecting and powering devices. With advancements over the years, different types of USB connectors and standards have emerged to support the growing demands for speed, power, and efficiency. Here, we’ll explore the types of USB and their specific use cases, helping you make informed choices for your tech needs. 1. USB Type-A Description : USB Type-A is the original USB connector type that has been widely used since the technology’s inception. Recognized by its rectangular shape, it is typically found on computers, laptops, and other devices. Use Cases : Data Transfer : USB Type-A is used primarily for data transfer between computers and devices like external hard drives, printers, and scanners. Charging : It also supports charging for various peripherals, including phones and tablets, though at lower speeds than newer USB types. Peripheral Connectivity : C
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How to convert a drive from MBR to GPT partition using command prompt

When installing an operating system on a new drive or on a drive that had a partition that is not compatible with your Operating System disk it is important to know how to covert the drive's partition from MBR to GPT and back.

If you try installing the incompatible format, you will get a notification like; "Drive not supported convert to MBR" 

Once you have your new drive connect it to another PC with a working operating system using a drive enclosure or the correct cable. A drive enclosure helps you view the contents of a hard disk without inserting it into a PC 

After the drive has been detected:

1. Go to the Windows search section and type "cmd". Right-click on the command prompt window and choose to run as administrator.

2. Wait for the command prompt window to load

3. Type "DISKPART"(can also be in lower case)

4. Type "list disk" to display all the disks connected to your system

5. Identify the disk you would like to format and type "select disk" followed by the disk number e.g. "select disk 1"

6. After confirming that you have selected the right disk press enter. You will get a notification "Disk 1 is now the selected disk"

converting MBR to GPT partition


7. Type "clean disk" and press enter. Note that this will delete everything on the selected disk.

8. Once the disk is cleaned, type "convert MBR" or "convert GPT" depending on the format you need, and press enter.

The disk will be converted to your preferred partition type in a few seconds. You can then close command prompt window by typing "exit"

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WARNING: Selecting the wrong drive may lead to loss of data. Before you execute step 7 above, make you have selected the right drive. A common tip is knowing the drive sizes to different the ones connected to your PC

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