VeraCrypt on Windows 10 64bit, now TrueCrypt has gone

If you have upgraded to Windows 10, it is likely you will run into problems enabling full disk encryption / system encryption with VeraCrypt due to the GPT configuration of your disk. If your prepared to reload your computer, you can achieve full disk encryption, on Windows 10 home, at no cost. (Providing your disk …

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Spinrite and the Humax DTR-T1000 YouView HD Digital TV Recorder

I purchased Spinrite some time ago, and have used it a couple of times over the years, but never had any real big success story but equally, I have never had any real problematic drive. The Humax DTR-T1000 YouView HD Digital TV Recorder in the living room started to play up, it was now out …

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Alfa 9dBi WiFi SMA OMNI-Directional Antenna Teardown

So one of the Alfa 9dBi WiFi Antennas reached the end of its usable life. So, not wanting to miss the opportunity, here is a teardown photo of its internals, just for the fun of it. If you would like to boost your wireless, here is an Amazon link: Alfa 9Dbi Wifi Booster Sma Omni-Directional …

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A real world answer to remembering passwords

Click here to try LastPass and go premium for all the features for only $12 per year. Today someone asked me how they could better manage their passwords, they were becoming annoyed at the number of ‘password reset’ requests they were making to sites because they simply couldn’t remember them. Option 1 – I wouldn’t …

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