What runs through your mind when you start your PC or laptop and get welcomed by an unfriendly blue screen? The first time I experienced this, I felt like I had damaged the computer. It's even worse if your computer just seemed okay the last time you used it. When this happens, there's no need to worry. There are 3 possible reasons for this: 1. Your Operating system may be corrupt 2. The main disk on your PC may be damaged 3. There could be a corrupt application affecting normal startup. It is normal to panic in such cases, especially when you have little to no experience handling computers. Before you phone that repair guy or throw your computer into the trash, try out these troubleshooting tips. 1. Disconnect all peripherals, the power connection and shut down the PC by long pressing the power button. 2. Wait for 5 minutes and power up the computer. 3. If that does not work, think about reinstalling a new Operating system. You can do so from a Bootable Flash Disk or a Com
Outline of the Article Introduction to the importance of data backup Risks of relying solely on internal storage Advantages of external drives for data backup Storage capacity Portability Security Types of external drives available HDD (Hard Disk Drive) SSD (Solid State Drive) Hybrid drives Considerations when choosing an external drive Capacity requirements Speed and performance Compatibility Comparison with cloud storage options Security concerns Internet dependency Tips for effective data backup using external drives Regular backups Organizing files Encryption and password protection Cost-effectiveness of external drives compared to other backup solutions Conclusion Heading Subheading Introduction Importance of data backup Risks Relying solely on internal storage Advantages Benefits of external drives for backup Types HDD, SSD, Hybrid drives Considerations Capacity, speed, compatibility Comparison With cloud storage options Tips Effective backup strategies Cost-effectiveness Externa