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A TSer asks: Do I really need an SSD?
TSer Cycloid Torus is wondering how much he would benefit from buying an SSD. He doesn't need a speedy boot-up, but his current drive does load Fallout 4 levels painfully slow, raising the suspicion that it might be time to upgrade. Can he expect a performance boost anywhere else? Maybe it's best to go hybrid?
A TSer asks: Backup software to selectively store/sync portions of a drive?
Long-time TS forum moderator SNGX is looking for software that can incrementally or manually back up certain directories (movies, TV, music, photos) to specific locations (essentially syncing say I:\Movies to F:\Movies etc.). The goal is syncing files that are scattered across several drives to a single one. Allway Sync n Go has been suggested – do you have any experience with that?
A TSer asks: How would you prevent static discharge that happens when touching your computer mouse?
A TechSpot member is looking to prevent static discharge that occurs when they touch their mouse upon returning to their PC. They hear the discharge happen and it occurs on multiple systems and mice. The house has been grounded, the desk and PC are on non-conductive surfaces yet the problem has persisted. Any advice?
What graphics card would you pair with the Ryzen 5 1400?
A TechSpot reader is looking to build his first entry-level gaming rig for ~$600 and has so far settled on the Ryzen 5 1400 but remains unsure about which GPU would be the best companion in titles such as PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds.
TSer asks: Best software for converting PDFs to other formats?
Premium solutions by developers such as Foxit and Adobe come to mind as the most obvious options while Google Docs offers a convenient cloud-based file converter, but are there any freeware PDF converters worth recommending?
Can you reformat an encrypted hard drive after losing the password?
A new TechSpot member has forgotten the password to their encrypted hard drive. Fortunately, it sounds like they've already accepted the data loss and simply want to make the drive usable again. Is there any way to reformat an encrypted drive?
How would you disable an annoying LED?
TechSpot member delluel is fed up with a blinking light on the front of what sounds like an HTPC set up below his TV. Tape or a marker might do the trick, but they basically trade one cosmetic blemish for another. Is there a cleaner solution?
Have any advice for new PC users? Contribute to this community-assembled list of best computing practices
Longtime TechSpot member LNCPapa is assembling a list of best practices for new computer users, which may not be you, but perhaps you have a morsel of wisdom worth sharing with someone who's less experienced...