Drive Primary How can i use the other hard disk drive as the primary one?
I have two hard disk drives on laptop one of which is full the other empty.When i try to download something it keeps saying hard disk full!?
How can i use the other hard disk drive as the primary one?
The answer is yes and no.
You can use the other drive but it is not what you need to do. I suspect what you have is two partitions on a single drive.
You have two basic options and a further logical option.
What you can do is move your images, your documents and your Music to the other partition. You need to right click on the shortcut to it in the My Computer list, select properties and depending on which version of Windows you should see the location of the folder, all you need to do is change the C: to the drive letter of the other drive/ partition (D or E maybe?) and this will automatically put any further documents, music or pictures into the folders on the other drive.
You can delete the second partition (only if it is empty and is a partition not a drive) from the drive management console (access from (My) Computer, select Manage, select Drive Manager) and simply right click the C: and expand the drive using the space from the second partition.
Or the logical option is to delete and uninstall all old files, folders and programs you no longer need or use to create space, go to the Control Panel and delete the Temp Internet files from within the Internet Options icon, open (My) Computer, right click on C: select Properties, Select Tools and disk clean up, you could clear the System restore Points as well to create space but eventually you will need to do one of the above and it is best done now.
Personally I would have one single partition, it is easier to manage, after all that is what you have folders for. Unless you need to keep work stuff separate from Home stuff I don't see the need for partitions.
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Best 3TB Internal Drive - Western Digital 3TB Caviar Green Review
If you're one of those enthusiast who always in needs of huge disk space for your treasured files, the Western Digital 3TB Caviar Green is perfect for your massive storage requirements. Recently the 2TB was released and become the biggest drive available on the market. Due to the increasing demands for large storage, Western Digital breaks the 2TB mark and introduced the first 3TB internal hard drive.
What Is It In The WD 3TB Caviar Green Hard Drive?
The Western Digital 3TB Caviar Green runs at 5,400rpm with SATA II 3GB/s interface. It uses the same 4 platters just like their previous 2TB drives, but this time it has 750GB each. This drive is quiet; it doesn't produce that loud annoying sound. The noise level is only at 24dB at idle and a maximum of 29dB during read/write operations.
It consumes relatively less power which is good for energy savvy, 5.5W at idle, only 6W during read/write operations and 0.8W for sleep/standby. This drive is also cool; the temp ranges from 5 to 60 Degrees Celsius. With all of these features comes the idea of a green hard drive.
The Western Digital 3TB Caviar Green is not a fast drive, not a hungry for speed stuff but rather a perfect backup storage. This drive is excellent for office and HTPC applications, also great for external drive. It is best when combined with the fast SSD as your boot drive and the Caviar Green would be your secondary drive. Another perfect application for this drive is for Network Attached Storage (NAS).
Issues With 3TB Hard Drives
There are issues regarding hard drives with more than 2TB, the Western Digital Caviar Green 3TB is no exemption to that. This issues concerns in the older OS versions, older system using Master Boot Record (MBR) partition table doesn't support these especially the 32-bit. Because, 2^32 gives up only 2,199,023,255,252 bytes or equivalent to 2.19TB, this is the maximum addressable on the disk.
To resolve these issues, Western Digital hard drives with more than 2TB provide an Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)-compliant Host Bus Adapter (HBA). This will help the OS to use drivers with support of larger drives. This is in the form of PCI-E 2.0 1x adapter card with SATA III controller.
With this huge disk space, Western Digital move out from 512byte to 4Kb (4096 to be exact) sector size. The old 512byte is being use by a long time traditional MBR and the new one they called Advanced Format (AF) technology. The AF is not compatible with Windows XP and older version OS. Windows Vista and windows 7 users can take full advantage on the HBA to properly recognize the 3TB drive.
On the other hand, Apple OSX fully supports those drives with more than 2TB without the need of the HBA. However, if you're using a newer version of motherboards with GUID Partition Table (GPT) or UEFI BIOS support system, you don't need this adapter card, because they are design to accommodate these huge hard drives. If you want to use it as a primary boot disk, you'll need a 64-bit version of windows OS.
Conclusion
The WD Caviar Green is design for low power, low noise, less heat and above all huge capacity drive. These categories are what they excel most. They can't compete against the newer 7,000rpm but a lot faster than the 5,400rpm competitors. This drive is perfect for data hungry enthusiast that serves as your secondary drive, but not as a primary boot disk. Combining it with the super fast SSD for your OS and the Caviar Green 3TB as your backup, this will make it a powerful duo.
A big improvement over the previous 2TB version, I think it is due to its larger capacity per disk platter. A 750GB each platter for the 3TB, in contrast with only 500GB for 2TB is what makes the difference. It means that, a more dense platter have less travelling time for the heads to read/write the data's, therefore a faster access time is expected.
The inclusion of the 2 port SATA PCI-E card for the HBA is a big plus, in this case, you don't need to worry if you're using an older board to support this drive. The price point for this drive is within the reach but, far behind compare with the 2TB version. I guess their trying to justify its latest breakthrough in putting up this huge drive. At least they lowering it now since the day of its released, this is good news for consumers, as it becoming more competitive with other brands.
Overall, this is a great drive and very dependable as we already know the Western Digital's reputations in this industry. Cool, quiet, energy saver, efficient and high capacity, all the advantage in a single solid performing drive. This is what the Western Digital 3TB Caviar Green is all about. Read the full Western Digital 3TB Caviar Green Review and discover the Top 3 Best 3TB Internal Hard Drive for 2011.
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The Chevrolet Corvette is one of the best performance bargains in the automotive marketplace. Even the base model comes standard with a 430 horsepower V-8. But, for owners that want more performance and style, Hennessey Performance has a twin-turbo upgrade that will make the base Corvette faster than its supercharged sibling.
Hennessey Performance has developed a new tuning program for the Chevrolet Corvette with the LS3 V-8 engine. With the new upgrade, the sports car can send 1,000 horsepower to each of the rear Corvette rims.
The new Hennessey Performance HPE1000 is a twin-turbocharger upgrade for the Corvettes equipped with the GM LS3 6.2-liter V-8 engine. The basis for the kit is a 427 cubic-inch LSX engine upgrade that has been balanced and blueprinted. Internally, the engine has been fitted with HPE1000 camshafts, ARP main studs and bolts, high-flow cylinder heads, new fuel injectors, and a complete fuel system upgrade. Air is sucked into twin ball bearing turbochargers with dual wastegates, an air-to-air intercooler, and then forced into the combustion chamber via new high-flow cylinder heads. A stainless steel cat-back exhaust system helps to reduce backpressure. Hennessey Performance also ensures maximum durability with the HPE engine management calibration, a new 160 degree thermostat, and an electronic boost controller. The result of all of the upgrades is 1000 brake horsepower at 6,300 RPM.
The Hennessey Performance HPE1000 upgrade does not include other additional Corvette rims, suspension upgrades, and aerodynamic modifications. To give the Corvette an even more athletic look, concave wheels can be fitted. Concave wheels can provide a wider footprint than the stock Corvette rims, and offer a unique three-dimensional style. Upgrading the suspension with new anti-roll bars will help to reduce body roll. At high speeds it is important that the Corvette is stable. To improve stability, it is essential that new front and rear spoilers are installed.
As part of the HPE1000 upgrade, owners receive exclusive badging, serial-numbered dashboard plates, and premium floor mats.
The new HPE1000 from Hennessey Performance provides an incredible 1000 horsepower. But, when upgrading the engine with so much power, it is often important to install new concave wheels, anti-roll bars, and aerodynamic spoilers.
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Braxton Herring is a contributing writer at COR Wheels. COR Wheels specializes in concave wheels and Corvette rims in a variety of both traditional step lip, reverse, and concave designs.
The Polaris predator is probably the ultimate powerhouse in the ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) world. Polaris is a company that makes ATVs and snowmobiles, probably rated the most powerful. This ATV comes in four versions, which all boast some superiority over their competitors. They are the Predator 500, Predator Troy Lee Edition, Polaris Predator 90 and the Predator 50.
When you drive an ATV, one of the safety concerns is your brakes. The brake lines are made from braided steel. These are stronger and promise you consistent braking. Polaris also uses chromyl which is stronger than steel competitors use to make the axle. The skid plate for the predator is made from compression molded UMHW polyethylene, which makes it more reliable in terms of safety. Premium Fox racing shox, are the shock absorbers put into all predators.
These factors have propelled the predator ATVs to the top of the ATV list. This is because of the safety features and the sheer power of these machines. Each of the Polaris predators has unique specifications that make it attractive to buyers. The Polaris 500 has an electric engine that has a displacement of 499cc’s, with a 4 stroke DOHC engine. They also have a very good cooling system, important of powerful vehicles. It boasts a Mikuni 42mm BSr carburetion.
In addition to all this, the drivetrain is a 5 speed transmission with the option of having either manual drive shift or drive clutch. The suspension system is also top of the line with the front being dual A-arm suspension and a non link swig arm for the rear. All these factored in make the Polaris predator a leader of industry.
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Late spring is the perfect time for a driving tour, so yesterday my co-workers Vanessa, Khurram and I set off to check out the countryside around Toronto. Neither one of my co-explorers has lived in Canada for very long, so they haven't really had a chance to discover areas outside the Big Smoke. So this was their first opportunity to venture forth into the hinterland that surrounds our big city.
After leaving the 16-lane frenzy of Highway 401 and a brief ride on the 410 we drove into Ontario's countryside north of Brampton. The landscape started to open up - farms, fields and forest started to appear. The serene rolling hills north of Ontario's capital have a subtle beauty to them and I started hearing comments like "this is like a picture book", "this would be a great place for spending a weekend" etc. The scenery around Hockley Valley and the hilly moraines further north offer quite breath-taking views over Ontario farm country.
Our first stop was in the village of Creemore, a little village tucked away in the Mad River Valley, surrounded by the Purple Hills. The village's history dates back more than a century, originally supplying Toronto with much needed lumber and later supplying hogs. One of the main attractions today is the Creemore Springs Brewery, a very popular Ontario micro-brewery. After a local breakfast with tea and scones we crossed the street to check out the brewery, and even though two of us are not beer-drinkers, we still had fun learning about the brewing process, combining hops, barley and various other ingredients. We admired the large brewing kettles, two made of stainless steel and one made of copper. Creemore Springs makes a premium lager and during the winter season the brew masters also come up with an "UrBock" version for the festive season.
With our knowledge of beer appropriately augmented we continued on with our country drive, slowly approaching the Niagara Escarpment area, Southern Ontario's highest geological feature. We stopped in the tiny hamlet of Glen Huron (population 51) where we admired the ancient feed mill of the Hamilton Brothers, dating back all the way to 1874. Just a few steps away was a picturesque water wheel (cheekily fed by a water hose instead of a real river...).
On a hilly area just south of Collingwood we stopped to enjoy the sweeping view that stretched all the way to Georgian Bay and then we continued into the Town of Collingwood, a place that has really become popular over the last few years. Collingwood, its adjacent Blue Mountains Ski Hill, Ontario's largest ski resort, and its location on Georgian Bay make it a four-season recreational destination. In recent years, the ski facilities have been upgraded and a whole European-style village awaits at the bottom of the ski hill. Downtown Collingwood itself features more than 300 shops and restaurants, waiting to serve discerning travelers.
Our day was short so we continued our drive eastwards towards Wasaga Beach, with a length of 14 km the world's longest freshwater beach. Surrounding this white sandy beach are many kilometers of hiking, cycling, cross-country and snowmobiling trails. In addition, Wasaga Beach is also a favourite destination of beach volleyball players. We got out of the car, and on this breezy blustery day (it couldn't have been more than 12 degrees Celsius) you definitely needed a warm wind-proof jacket. I admired the para-sailers, daredevils who braved the cold waves of Georgian Bay.
The highlight of our day was yet to come: after a veritable traffic jam in the city of Barrie, we squeaked into the Town of Orillia just in time to make it onto the Island Princess, Orillia's famous double-decked river-style cruise vessel, capable of holding 230 passengers. On this cold and increasingly rainy-looking day there were only about a dozen of us, but we enjoyed the narrated tour around Lake Couchiching. Lake-front living is popular, and we found out that most of the houses around the lake now sell for C$750,000 and up.
After our hour-long exploration by boat we disembarked and went on a relaxing walk through the parklands right next to the shores of Lake Couchiching. An imposing monument to Samuel de Champlain graces the waterfront parks. Several young children were actually swimming in the cold lake waters, proving again that Canadians do indeed have anti-freeze flowing through their veins.
Our brief waterfront walk was followed by a much-needed stop for ice-cream in one of the lakefront sales trailers. Close by and right across from the Island Princess' dock is another Orillia attraction: the Ossawippi Express, a seafood restaurant featuring several fully-restored, turn-of-the-century railway cars dating back to 1896 with an outdoor patio overlooking Orillia's Lake Couchiching. We had a sneak peek at this unique dining concept and all agreed that the Ossawippi Express would be the perfect restaurant for a special event.
Off we were back in the car, driving back towards Toronto on the east side of Lake Simcoe. South of the lake we were back in the hilly moraines and we stopped briefly at a local country store called Hy-Hope Farms to pick up some gooseberry and rhubarb-strawberry pies, a sweat treat to remember our country drive.....
