Files, storage & virtuality

Boot Disk, making: How to create a bootable floppy disk..
Binary Basics: Computer systems use the binary numbering system, but what do all those ones and zeros actually mean..?
Disk, drive and data management: This article introduces the need to keep data separate from the operating system. Basic disk partitioning theory is presented together with a rationale for why separate drives can help to keep data safe and aid with the backup process. The writer had clearly been reading too many academic journals when he wrote this introduction and promises to lighten up a bit..
Disk Manager trashed my partitions: My home system had a nice surprise for me the other day, when it trashed two of my data partitions..
Disk partitioning, Formatting: Formatting means File Systems and they are explained here..
Disk partitioning, Introduction: Some of the things you should know before touching the hard disk..
Disk partitioning, Theory: What partitions are and how to create them before installing an operating system..
Disk partitions, Managing: Creating extra partitions is a useful way to keep data away from operating system and program files. This guide shows how to shrink the C: drive to make space for a data drive for ease of backup and to help keep data safe.
DOCX Files, Managing: Read docx files from earlier versions of Office and convert .docx files to .doc
ENL Files, Managing: Using Endnote and managing the ENL database and file library
FAT32, Converting to NTFS: Some logical and external drives still come formatted with the old FAT32 file system. On larger drives there are advantages to using NTFS..
File and directory permissions with NTFS: Windows uses the NTFS file system which allows control of access to files. The permissions system affects both workstations and server systems.. [andystechpage]
Files and data, Backing up: All computer storage systems have a limited life span. If you don't back up, you will permanently lose files.
File Locations: The logged on user's Documents folder has moved and directory paths in Windows Explorer look weird..
Ghost Imaging: Use Norton Ghost to back up whole partitions..
My Documents folder, Moving: On the subject of keeping data separate from system and program files, this article shows how easy it is to move the My Documents folder to another drive for easier backup.
ODT Files, Managing: Using and converting Open Office ODT document files
PDF Files, Managing: Using and creating PDF files
PDF Files, Creating with doPDF: Using the free doPDF application to create PDF files
PPT Files and Powerpoint Tips: Converting PPT to PPS, embedding sounds, etc.
Schedule tasks with System Scheduler: System Scheduler is a free third party application which allows the scheduling of tasks without the limitations of the native Windows Task Scheduler.. [andystechpage]
USB3 / SuperSpeed USB: The end of 2009 has seen the release of the first USB3 peripherals. What is USB3 and what does Win7 have to do with it?
Virtual Machines, Introduction: Ever considered trying out Windows7 without losing your existing computer setup? Sounds too good to be true, don't it. Welcome to the world of Virtual Computing..
Virtual Machines, Installing a new virtual machine: So you've read the lowdown on VMs and Microsoft's Virtual PC and now you're busting to install an operating system in your shiny new virtual environment..
Windows Explorer, Open in a specific location: Force Windows Explorer to open and automatically display the default folder of your choice.
You have files waiting to be written to the CD: How to get rid of this Windows annoyance..
Zip Folders, Removing: I don't do Zip folders..and this is how I don't do them.