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How to Open DAT Files in Windows 10

Dat files are one of the greatest mysteries of Windows: why are their icons blank? Why can’t you open them? What’s their purpose? Sometimes .dat files should be left as they are because they contain vital data related to a piece of software that’s best not tampered with. But other times .dat files can actually be media files, email files, or other file types that Windows or a given software has failed to define for some reason. In these situations .dat files can actually be opened. Here we’re going to show you how to check what’s really contained in a .dat file and how to… Read more

How to Clone Windows 10 to an SSD

So you bought an SSD drive, and now you want to move your Windows 10 operating system plus all the data to the new drive. While Windows 10 doesn’t make this easy for you, there are ways you can clone and swap the OS install to an SSD. The best part about this process is once it’s done, it’ll make your system faster. Here’s a guide that shows you how to clone the entire Windows OS with all files and settings intact over to the SSD drive. Note: before moving your OS to the SSD drive, make sure you back up your data. This protects… Read more

How to Control Your Mouse with a Keyboard in Windows 10

There are myriad reasons why you may want to configure your keyboard to use as a mouse. Maybe you use a battery-powered wireless mouse, and it’s run out of charge, or your mouse has stopped working, and you need to make changes within Windows 10 to fix it … but you can’t because your mouse doesn’t work! Perhaps more importantly, controlling the mouse with a keyboard can be helpful for people with mobility issues in their hands, as pressing keyboard keys is easier than zipping your hand across a desk. Whatever your needs, we’re here to show you how to control your mouse with a keyboard in… Read more

How to Reformat an External Hard Drive without Losing Your Data

Do you save backups of your hard drive onto an external hard drive? Hopefully you do. It’s a smart way to keep your data safe. But what happens if that drive becomes corrupted, and you have to reformat it to make it accessible again? Can you reformat it without losing all of your data? It’s certainly possible, but can you do it? The short answer is, yes. It is possible to reformat the drive and keep your files by formatting your drive and then using a data recovery tool to restore your information. … Read more

How to Transfer Files Between Linux and Windows via LAN

You’ve tried to use a flash drive or SD card to transfer files from Linux to a Windows computer, and you found it annoying and tiring, especially when there are lots of files to move, and it’s taking ages to complete. You don’t have to waste your precious time using storage devices when you can move files quickly and easily over your local network (LAN). The main methods used to do this are: Create a share in Linux to access it from Windows using Samba Create a share in Windows to access it from Linux Create a share in Linux and access it… Read more