Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Raise your hand if you’ve been admonished by your own computer to free up disk space (*raises hand*). Yes, it’s probably happened ...

When you’re working on your computer, Windows creates temporary files for temporary use. These files are generated for backup purposes and to store information in a short period of time. They are ...

QUESTION: What should I be doing to monitor my hard drive? ANSWER: Of all the components that make up your computer, the hard drive should be considered the most important to maintain and monitor ...

Your web browser could be the culprit, especially if you've lost count of the number of windows and tabs you have open. Each ...

I have an interesting task this week at work: I get to pick out a new computer for myself. I realize most people don’t have such a luxury. Indeed, most all of my coworkers simply get told when they ...

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Jim Rossman is a tech columnist for Tribune News Service. He may be reached at jrossmantechadviser@gmail.com.

Is your computer running slower than usual, or are you constantly seeing “Low Disk Space” warnings? Usually, it’s because your C drive is running out of space, which can impact your system’s ...

You may view your hard drive in Disk Management and see unallocated space. The space will be on the hard drive, but Windows cannot use it. It is like having a spare room in your house but locked off.

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