MBR boot refers to the process of starting a computer using a disk that follows the Master Boot Record (MBR) partitioning scheme. This method was introduced in the early 1980s and has been the standard for booting PCs for decades, especially in systems that use Legacy BIOS firmware instead of the newer UEFI. In an…
The Extended File Allocation Table, commonly known as exFAT, is a file system developed by Microsoft that was introduced in 2006. It was designed to address several of the key limitations inherent in earlier FAT file systems, such as FAT12, FAT16, and especially FAT32. As storage technologies advanced in the early 2000s—particularly with the rise…
RAID 0, also known as striping, is a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configuration that combines two or more physical drives into a single logical unit to improve performance. Here’s a detailed breakdown: What is RAID 0? How to setup RAID 0 The exact steps can vary depending on your motherboard BIOS/UEFI or if…
Cloning a larger drive to a smaller drive using dd can be tricky, but it’s possible if you are careful. This process involves copying all the data, including the boot sector and partition table, from the larger disk to the smaller one. However, the smaller drive must have enough space for all the data from…
Cloning a hard drive with dd in Linux involves creating an exact, bit-for-bit copy of one drive onto another. It’s a powerful tool, but it requires caution, as selecting the wrong drives or making mistakes in the command could lead to data loss. Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on how to clone a Windows hard…
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a modern firmware interface for computers that has replaced the older BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). UEFI is essential in contemporary computing, providing a more secure, efficient, and flexible system than BIOS. In this detailed overview, we’ll cover the history, necessity, and technology behind UEFI, explaining its importance in today’s…
To clone a large hard drive to a smaller one using Clonezilla and ensure that the cloned drive is bootable, follow these detailed steps. Note that you must shrink the partition on the larger drive to fit it onto the smaller drive before starting the cloning process. Clonezilla works with disk cloning and partition cloning,…