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What is a hard disk?
A hard disk is a circle shaped plate that stores data/information in your computer. Hard disks, also known as hard disk drives (HDD) or hard drives are able to store terabytes of digital data. Even when your device is turned off, it is able to keep data stored. Having hard disk space is crucial because the data that is kept there includes important documents, sentimental photos and videos as well as different media such as music. Hard disks typically last between three to five years so it is important to keep it clean and not packed with useless data.
Why you should clean your hard disk
There are numerous reasons that cleaning your hard disk can be beneficial to you. Many people use their computers for work, or gaming. Having an effective computer is important for both of these uses, as well as many more. The first benefit of disk cleanup is that by organizing and deleting unimportant files, your device will start to perform much faster. This process also makes more space for more important files to be stored. Junk files can take up a lot of disk space and you may not even know they are there! Cleaning your disk will get rid of them, making much more space. You will find that your use of your computer will become much simpler and effective. Experts suggest checking your hard disk space at least 4 times a year to ensure adequate performance. There are even options for extrenal storage known as external HDD If you are looking to add even more storage to your laptop, read our guide to upgrading and installing a new hard drive.
Where to access and clean your hard disk
Here are the simple steps required to access disk cleanup for your Asus laptop
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First click the Start button, then go to Settings, then select System and finally Storage. This allows you to see how much space is being used on your hard disk.
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Next, click “Cleanup recommendations.” You are now able to choose files that are unnecessary from Temporary files or the Recycle Bin and Downloads sections and get rid of them.
- Once you have deleted what you wanted too and feel your hard disk has enough space, go back to Start, select Power and then Restart.
It is a super simple process that will have your computer running smoothly in no time!
Asus Accessories wants to ensure the best options for your devices. We offer hard disk caddies to replace defective or broken ones to ensure your hard disk stays in its proper place. Hard disk caddies keep the HDD bracket attached correctly to prevent damage to not only your laptop, but the hard disk itself. Check out our other articles for information on other specific components to your laptop to make sure it performs the best it can. You can also learn tips on how to keep your laptop healthy in general!
