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Easily migrate an existing Windows installation to a Solid-State Drive This article shows the best way to move Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 from an existing drive to a new SSD, as well as addressing any problems that may occur after the fact. The screenshots below are from Windows 10, but the instructions also apply to Windows 7 and 8.1. Prepare Your Source Drive Before you clone Windows 10 to SSD (or Windows 7 or 8.1) you need to make sure that both the source drive, the one you're cloning from, and its destination SSD are ready. With the source hard drive, you want to remove any unnecessary data that you don't want to bring with you as you clone it. That not only saves space on the new drive, but can speed up the cloning process. There are a number of great tools to use for cleaning a drive. Windows own Disk Cleanup is a great place to start, though you may also want to consider the Free Up Space tool for more advanced disk space cleaning. As important as it is to get your so...

  The Secure Folder is a useful feature on Samsung devices that allows you to keep apps and files out of sight. Here’s how to enable it and use it. How the Secure Folder Works Samsung’s Secure Folder is an app that allows you to hide a part of your phone. It uses Samsung’s Knox security platform to create a new home screen that is protected by a password or your device’s biometrics. Apps and files you place in the folder can’t be accessed unless you unlock your Secure Folder. You can add an existing app on your phone to your Secure Folder to create a copy of the app. This app will not have any of your existing files, cache, and logins, so it’s essentially a new installation of the app. You can also add new apps from the Galaxy Store or Play Store to install them only in the Secure Folder. Files in your Secure Folder can’t be opened without authentication, either. These files won’t appear in regular file explorers or your Gallery app. Only apps that are already in the Secure Folder ...

Locate and protect your phone, plus access special services Many  smartphone  manufacturers encourage you to create user accounts, which often add extra features and services. When you set up a  Samsung  account, you not only have an easy way to access various Samsung services, but also a fast, simple way to locate, shut off, or even erase your phone if it is ever stolen or lost. How to Create a Samsung Account on Your Computer You can create a Samsung account during the setup process on your phone, but you can also do it online via your computer. Go to the  Samsung Account  web page in any browser and select  Create account . Read through the Terms & Conditions, Terms of Service, and Samsung Privacy Policy on the next page and select  AGREE . Complete the signup form by entering your email address, choosing a password, and completing some profile information, then select  NEXT . That's it! You can now sign in with your newly created cred...

  Windows 10 no longer shows the estimated battery time remaining after the Creators Update. You’ll just see a percentage when you hover over the battery icon—not a time. Although  it has its quirks , you still might want to see it. Why Did Microsoft Hide the Battery Life Estimate? This information was removed because it’s just an estimate. It can change dramatically depending on what processes are running, how bright your screen is, and whether you’re connected to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Your computer is making an informed guess and displaying an estimated battery life in real-time. It can fluctuate wildly, and Microsoft seems to think it’s no longer useful. Apple recently made the same decision on macOS, too. By default, both macOS and Windows just show the percent of your laptop’s battery you have left with no guess about how long it will last. How to Bring Back Battery Time Remaining To bring back the battery time remaining in Windows 10, you just need to make a few ...