Chapter 2
More Mass Storage
IN THIS CHAPTER
Reviewing storage media capacity
Discovering huge files
Finding and removing big files
Cleaning up the storage media
Removing unused programs
Using compression
Adding another hard drive
Cloning Drive C
This chapter is brought to you by the word capacity. It’s a great word, especially when applied to mass storage on a computer. The greater the media’s capacity, the more room for storing your stuff — not just programs and your documents but also massive files, such as your music collection, movies, and grocery lists. You need the storage space!
The Mass Storage Pie
A new mass storage device is full of potential. That’s because it’s empty. ...
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