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How to move WSL distros to a different drive on Windows 11, 10
To move a WSL distro to another hard drive on Windows 11 (or 10), open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, choose the “Move” option from the Linux installation menu, and select the new drive. Alternatively, you can also open Command Prompt (admin) and run the wsl --manage DISTRO --move NEW-DRIVE command or use the export and import commands. On…
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2025 Kia K4 First Drive Review
With used cars still in short supply and most of the new car market focused on luxury vehicles and pricey pickups and SUVs, the K4 fills a niche that’s getting smaller every year. Even the least expensive K4 still costs $2,000 more than the starting price of the 2024 Kia Forte, the slightly smaller sedan it replaces. Knowing that buyers…
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Mazda CX-50 Hybrid First Drive: Power Couple or Odd Couple?
It’s a classic case of opposites attract: Mazda is the dreamer, known for building unique, fun-to-drive vehicles. Toyota is the sensible one, focused on reliability and mass appeal. Mazda takes flights of engineering fancy. Toyota won’t build a car unless it’s guaranteed to make money. Mazda is for enthusiasts, Toyota is for commuters. Mazda likes the movies, Toyota likes TV.…
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Does Your Raspberry Pi 5 Need an NVMe Drive?
Key Takeaways NVMe storage on the Raspberry Pi 5 brings speed and reliability that SD cards cannot provide. They are ideal for data-heavy projects but not essential for basic tasks on the Pi. NVMe shines in media servers and databases, making media delivery better. The Raspberry Pi 5 has excellent features, including PCIe support, which allows you to hook up…
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How to Encrypt an External Hard Drive
Key Takeaways Encrypting a hard drive protects data and can be legally required, choose whole-drive encryption for the safest option. Back up important data, use Windows BitLocker or Veracrypt for encryption. On macOS, you’ll have to erase your drive to encrypt it using Disk Utility. There’s nothing worse than realizing your external hard drive has been lost or stolen, when…
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2025 Mini Countryman SE EV First Drive Review
The Countryman SE is the latest Mini to launch under the company’s new strategy of offering gas and electric versions of every vehicle. (The plug-in hybrid Countryman is no more.) Parked next to each other, it’s difficult to tell the difference between the gas Countryman and the electric one we’re testing, aside from the SE’s solid grille and green “S”…
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How to see what’s taking up space on a hard drive on Windows 10
To see what’s taking up space on Windows 10, open Settings > Storage, click “Show more categories,” and review the storage usage. You can also use the WinDirStat app, which scans your computer and shows exactly what files are taking up the most space. UPDATED 10/29/2024: On Windows 10, when your computer’s hard drive begins to fill up, the system offers built-in tools…
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2025 Jeep Compass First Drive Review
The Compass also has standard automatic emergency braking (AEB), blind spot warning (BSW), and rear cross traffic warning (RCTW)—features that are still optional on a number of competitors. Still, the 2025 Jeep Compass is up against incredibly strong competition from compact rivals like the Ford Escape and Bronco Sport, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and CX-50, Nissan…
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AT&T finally has a network test drive program
T-Mobile and Verizon have been offering free network trials for a couple of years at this point; now, AT&T has finally introduced a trial program of its own. It’s a no-commitment way to give the AT&T network a try while still holding on to your current carrier, number, and device. Pretty cool! But you’ll need an unlocked phone, which might…
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First Drive: Volkswagen ID. Buzz Is at a High Price
That’s probably by design. The ID. Buzz is what people in the marketing world call a “halo” product. It’s too pricey or niche for most people to actually purchase, but it’s compelling enough to attract attention to a brand as a whole. In practice, that means most families heading to a Volkswagen dealership will drive home in a new Atlas or…
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