#disk optimization

[thedbahub]

Optimizing SQL Server Database Size and Distribution on Disks

Introduction Hey there, fellow SQL Server enthusiasts! Today, I want to dive into a topic that’s crucial for maintaining a healthy and performant database environment: optimizing database size and distribution on disks. As your databases grow, it’s essential to have a solid strategy in place to manage their size and ensure they’re distributed effectively across your storage. In this article,…

[wildflowercryptid]

i like to think that the other bb students' perception of florian goes from thinking he's this cool mysterious & melancholic pretty boy trainer from paldea that blazed through the bb elite 4 and nearly beat kieran to wondering how the hell someone who seems to know shit about dick when it comes to battling ended up as an exchange student at a battling-focused school.

[yinyuedijun]

speaking of dunking on popular things I have noticed that my two aventurine fics are beating the "smut always does better than everything else" and "angst does worse than everything else" allegations, which is really funny in light of all the "people need to stop prioritizing smut when they read fics" discourse LOL (which btw as a largely not-smut writer I think is silly lol... horny fics I love you)

[the-punforgiven]

Pisses me off when a game's like "Oh your computer is old and bad, maybe try upgrading your hardware or running this on a better pc?" Like fuck you shitass this pc runs Elden Ring on high no problem maybe you're the problem, bitch

[fitlifefuel]

How to Free Up Space on Windows 10: A Comprehensive Guide

As your Windows 10 system accumulates more files and applications, it can start to slow down and become less efficient. Freeing up space not only improves your system’s performance but also extends its lifespan. In this guide, we’ll explore various methods to free up space on Windows 10, going beyond the basics to ensure you have a well-optimized system.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Understanding Disk Space Usage

Utilizing Built-in Windows Tools

Disk Cleanup

Storage Sense

Uninstalling Unnecessary Applications

Managing Temporary and Cached Files

Cleaning Up System Files

Windows Update Cleanup

System Restore and Shadow Copies

Using Third-Party Disk Cleaners

Handling Large Files and Folders

Moving Data to External Storage

Using Cloud Storage Solutions

Conclusion

1. Introduction

As modern software and files grow larger, managing disk space effectively becomes crucial. This guide offers practical steps and tips to reclaim disk space on your Windows 10 computer, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently.

2. Understanding Disk Space Usage

Before freeing up space, it’s essential to understand how your disk space is being used. Navigate to Settings > System > Storage to view a detailed breakdown. This will help identify which areas need attention.

3. Utilizing Built-in Windows Tools

Disk Cleanup

Windows 10 features a built-in Disk Cleanup tool designed to delete unnecessary files. To access it:

Type “Disk Cleanup” in the search bar and select the app.

Choose the drive you want to clean.

Select the file types to delete (e.g., temporary files, system cache).

Storage Sense

Storage Sense automates disk cleanup. To enable it:

Go to Settings > System > Storage.

Toggle on Storage Sense and configure settings to regularly delete temporary files.

4. Uninstalling Unnecessary Applications

Unused applications take up significant space. To uninstall them:

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features.

Review the list and uninstall non-essential programs.

5. Managing Temporary and Cached Files

Temporary files can quickly accumulate and consume disk space. Use Disk Cleanup or third-party tools to regularly clear these files. Browsers also store cached data, which can be cleared from the browser settings.

6. Cleaning Up System Files

Windows Update Cleanup

Old update files can take up substantial space. Disk Cleanup includes an option to remove these:

Open Disk Cleanup and select Clean up system files.

Choose Windows Update Cleanup.

System Restore and Shadow Copies

System Restore points and shadow copies can consume significant disk space. Manage these by:

Typing “System Protection” in the search bar.

Selecting the drive and clicking Configure.

Adjusting the Max Usage slider to limit space usage.

7. Using Third-Party Disk Cleaners

Third-party tools like CCleaner provide more comprehensive cleaning options. They can remove junk files, clean registries, and manage startup programs to free up space.

8. Handling Large Files and Folders

Identifying and managing large files is crucial. Use tools like WinDirStat to find large files and folders. Consider moving non-essential large files to external storage.

9. Moving Data to External Storage

Free up space by moving data such as videos, photos, and documents to external hard drives or USB sticks. Ensure you regularly back up important data to avoid loss.

10. Using Cloud Storage Solutions

Cloud storage services like OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox offer substantial space. Move infrequently accessed files to the cloud to save local disk space.

11. Conclusion

Regular maintenance and mindful storage practices can keep your Windows 10 system running efficiently. Use the tips and tools outlined in this guide to manage and optimize your disk space effectively.

External Authoritative Sources

Microsoft Support: Free up drive space in Windows

CCleaner Official Website

How-To Geek: The Ultimate Guide to Freeing Up Space on Your Windows PC

By following these detailed steps, you can efficiently manage and optimize your disk space on Windows 10, ensuring your system remains fast and reliable.

[saaltskies]

just finished the teal mask dlc story i am devastated

[idaminou]

i got baldurs gate 3 recently and um...

someone please tell me why it's taking up 130gb worth of space, my poor pc can barely handle the few things i draw

[brilliantfantasticgeronimo]

the 2tb hdd i used for basically the last 15 years of data suddenly failed the other day. pretty distraught tbh.

i took it to a data recovery center thing and just diagnosing it was 65usd. now we're looking at anywhere between 100 to 800usd for the recovery of the data (bc of course they refuse to give you a reasonable number beforehand, only that it depends on """complexity"""")

hate everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[guyrcook]

5 Free GUI Tools to Free Up Space on Your Windows Hard Drive

Is your Windows computer running slower than usual? Are you constantly getting “low disk space” warnings? A cluttered hard drive not only affects performance but can also shorten your device’s lifespan. Fortunately, there are several free graphical user interface (GUI) tools that can help you reclaim valuable disk space without having to navigate complex command lines. 1. WinDirStat WinDirStat…

[techdirectarchive]

How to Shrink and Compact Virtual Hard Disks in Hyper-V

[filehulk]

PrivaZer Download - Clean Junk Files & Protect Privacy

PrivaZer is a free tool with an optional premium version that acts as a privacy protector, registry cleaner, and junk file remover for your PC. It helps users safeguard sensitive data by eliminating unwanted traces left behind during regular computer use. PrivaZer goes beyond typical cleaning; it can securely erase data, making it nearly impossible to recover. This feature is especially…

[yamicsoftwindowsrepair]

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[deadcaptainentertainment]

Being a computer person and getting handed the laptop of a non-computer person to use for work, immediately noticing it's running like crap and looking through the system settings like:

What have they DONE to you

[foone]

why are printers so hated? it's simple:

computers are good at computering. they are not good at the real world.

the biggest problems in computers, the ones that have had to change the most over the time they've existed, are the parts that deal with the real world. The keyboard, the mouse, the screen. every computer needs these, but they involve interacting with the real world. that's a problem. that's why they get replaced so much.

now, printers: printers have some of the most complex real-world interaction. they need to deposit ink on paper in 2 dimensions, and that results in at least three ways it can go on right from the start. (this is why 3D printers are just 2D printers that can go wrong in another whole dimension)

scanners fall into many of the same problems printers have, but fewer people have scanners, and they're not as cost-optimized. But they are nearly as annoying.

This is also why you can make a printer better by cutting down on the number of moving elements: laser printers are better than inkjets, because they only need to move in one dimension, and their ink is a powder, not a liquid. and the best-behaved printers of all are thermal printers: no ink and the head doesn't move. That's why every receipt printer is a thermal printer, because they need that shit to work all the time so they can sell shit. And thermal is the most reliable way to do that.

But yeah, cost-optimization is also a big part of why printers are such finicky unreliable bastards: you don't want to pay much for them. Who is excited for all the printing they're gonna be doing? basically nobody. But people get forced to have a printer because they gotta print something, for school or work or the government or whatever. So they want the cheapest thing that'll work. They're not shopping on features and functionality and design, they want something that costs barely anything, and can fucking PRINT. anything else is an optional bonus.

And here's the thing: there's a fundamental limit of how much you can optimize an inkjet printer, and we got near to it in like the late 90s. Every printer since then has just been a tad smaller, a tad faster, and added some gimmicks like printing from WIFI or bluetooth instead of needing to plug in a cable.

And that's the worst place to be in, for a computer component. The "I don't care how fancy it is, just give me one that works" zone. This is why you can buy a keyboard for 20$ and a mouse for 10$ and they both work plenty fine for 90% of users. They're objectively shit compared to the ones in the 60-150$ range, but do they work? yep. So that's what people get.

Printers fell into that zone long, long ago, when people stopped getting excited about "desktop publishing". So with printers shoved into the "make them as cheap as possible" zone, they have gotten exponentially shittier. Can you cut costs by 5$ a printer by making them jam more often? good. make them only last a couple years to save a buck or two per unit? absolutely. Can you make the printer cost 10$ less and make that back on the proprietary ink cartridges? oh, they've been doing that since Billy Clinton was in office.

It's the same place floppy disks were in in about 2000. CD-burners were not yet cheap enough, USB flash drives didn't exist yet (but were coming), modems weren't fast enough yet to copy stuff over the internet, superfloppies hadn't taken over like some hoped, and memory cards were too expensive and not everyone had a drive for them. So we still needed floppy disks, but at the same time this was a technology that hadn't changed in nearly 20 years. So people were tired of paying out the nose for them... the only solution? cut corners. I have floppy disks from 1984 that read perfectly, but a shrinkwrapped box of disks from 1999 will have over half the disks failed. They cut corners on the material quality, the QA process, the cleaning cloth inside the disk, everything they could. And the disks were shit as a result.

So, printers are in that particular note of the death-spiral where they've reached the point of "no one likes or cares about this technology, but it's still required so it's gone to shit". That's why they are so annoying, so unreliable, so fucking crap.

So, here's the good news:

You can still buy a better printer, and it will work far better. Laser printers still exist, and LED printers work the same way but even cheaper. They're still more expensive than inkjets (especially if you need color), but if you have to print stuff, they're a godsend. Way more reliable.

This is not a stable equilibrium. Printers cannot limp along in this terrible state forever. You know why I brought up floppy disk there? (besides the fact I'm a giant floppy disk nerd) because floppy disks GOT REPLACED. Have you used one this decade? CD-Rs and USB drives and internet sharing came along and ate the lunch of floppy disks, so much so that it's been over a decade since any more have been made. The same will happen to (inkjet) printers, eventually. This kind of clearly-broken situation cannot hold. It'll push people to go paperless, for companies to build cheaper alternatives to take over from the inkjets, or someone will come up with a new, more reliable printer based on some new technology that's now cheap enough to use in printers. Yeah, it sucks right now, but it can't last.

So, in conclusion: Printers suck, but this is both an innate problem caused by them having to deal with so much fucking Real World, and a local minimum of reliability that we're currently stuck in. Eventually we'll get out of this valley on the graph and printers will bother people a lot less.

Random fun facts about printing of the past and their local minimums:

in the hot metal type era, not only would the whole printing process expose you to lead, the most common method of printing text was the linotype, which could go wrong in a very fun way: if the next for a line wasn't properly justified (filling out the whole row), it could "squirt", and lead would escape through gaps in the type matrix. This would result in molten lead squirting out of the machine, possibly onto the operator. Anecdotally, linotype operators would sometimes recognize each other on the street because of the telltale spots on their forearms where they had white splotches where no hair grew, because they got bad lead burns. This type of printing remained in use until the 80s.

Another fun type of now-retired printers are drum printers, a type of line printer. These work something like a typewriter or dot-matrix printer, except the elements extend across the entire width of the paper. So instead of printing a character at time by smacking it into the paper, the whole line got smacked nearly at once. The problem is that if the paper jammed and the printer continued to try to print, that line of the paper would be repeatedly struck at high speed, creating a lot of heat. This worry created the now-infamous Linux error: "lp0 on fire". This was displayed when the error signals from a parallel printer didn't make sense... and it was a real worry. A high speed printer could definitely set the paper on fire, though this was rare.

So... one thing to be grateful about current shitty inkjet printers: they are very unlikely to burn anything, especially you.

(because before they could do that they'd have to work, at least a little, first, and that's very unlikely)

[yourebraveandkind]

What Makes You Irresistible? ✨

Happy reading, brave souls :) ! Take a deep breath and let your intuition guide you.

Pile 1

Hey there, dazzling soul! Tuning into your vibe was like stepping into a spotlight – you've got that undeniable 'it' factor. What makes you so magnetic? Well, for starters, you've got a fantastic sense of humor and an easygoing nature that puts everyone at ease. People genuinely like being around you; you're simply popular!Your authenticity shines so brightly, like your own personal Star. You're not trying to be anyone else, and that genuine spirit is incredibly attractive. Plus, you have this amazing ability to connect with others on a deep level, creating harmonious bonds – that's the magic of The Lovers in your energy.There's a quiet confidence about you, a sense that you truly know your stuff, even if you don't always need to prove it (reversed Ace of Swords wisdom right there). And get ready for some hearts fluttering your way, because the Prince of Cups is bringing in admirers who are drawn to your emotional openness and charm, ready to offer you their affection without hesitation.You've also built something solid, Pile 1. The Six of Disks speaks to your competence and the respect you've earned in your field. People admire your skills and likely see you as a leader. And that driving force within you, that ambition to achieve your goals (The Chariot)? It's incredibly inspiring and undeniably attractive. So, own that magnetic charm, Pile 1! Your irresistible energy is a blend of genuine authenticity, heartfelt connections, quiet confidence, charming expressiveness, respected competence, and inspiring drive. You're a true magnet – shine on!

Pile 2

Greetings, intuitive and grounded soul! When I connected with your energy, I immediately felt a beautiful blend of inner strength and warm resilience. What makes you so irresistible? It's your unwavering ability to stand your ground and fiercely defend your values – that conviction is truly admirable (Seven of Wands power!).And then there's your inner sunshine, Pile 2! The Sun radiates pure optimism and joy from you. Your positive outlook is infectious, lighting up the world around you. Interestingly, while you're hopeful, you're also wonderfully discerning (Seven of Cups wisdom). You take your time, weigh your options, and choose what truly aligns with your inner compass – a form of self-respect that's deeply attractive. You possess such a deep well of inner wisdom, a strong connection to your intuition (The Hermit's quiet knowing). This self-awareness gives you a grounded confidence that draws people in. And your nurturing spirit, that natural ability to care for others and create beauty (The Empress's gentle touch), makes people feel safe and supported in your presence. Despite this grounded nature, you have a wonderful spark of optimism and a courageous willingness to take leaps of faith (The Fool's adventurous spirit). That blend of dependability and joyful boldness is incredibly appealing. So, Pile 2, your irresistible energy comes from your steadfast conviction, your radiant optimism, your intuitive wisdom, your nurturing heart, and your courageous spirit. You stand strong in your truth while radiating warmth and joy – a truly dependable and attractive force.

Pile 3

Alright Pile 3, feel that vibrant energy coursing through you! Connecting with you felt like standing near a powerful flame – you are undeniably passionate and you absolutely love living life to the fullest! You truly embody being the king or queen of your own domain.That intense spark within you? That's the Ace of Wands practically exploding with potential and enthusiasm. This raw zest for life is incredibly magnetic. Now, your vibrant energy and abundant mindset might not resonate with everyone (Five of Wands dynamic), but for those who get it, you are incredibly inspiring. Your confidence is captivating.You have a natural-born leadership quality, a way of taking charge and nurturing those around you, guiding them towards success – that's the Emperor energy in you. And you are divinely supported, Pile 3! The Universe has your back, contributing to that powerful aura you possess.You've also put in the work, haven't you? The Eight of Disks highlights your dedication and mastery, and that competence is another layer of your irresistible appeal. And that sharp mind, that quick wit (Prince of Swords)? It adds an exciting buzz around you. People likely talk about your vibrant energy and your achievements with genuine admiration. There's a powerful, confident energy about you. So, Pile 3, your irresistible energy comes from your fiery passion for life, your abundant mindset, your natural leadership, your feeling of divine support, your dedication to your craft, and your sharp intellect. You live life with such gusto, and that vibrant energy is incredibly contagious and attractive to so many!

[darknymfa]

tried booting it up and it hit me with a 12gb update. i can hear the internet connection churning trying to get through it. yikers.

was looking at the storage space on my ps5 (it's dire) and noticed jedi: survivor takes up 150gb. first of all, that's absurd and I hate that games of more than 100gb exist. second of all, bitch that's a game I own on disc? why are you taking up 150gb of space and still need a disc to run?