What is NVMe? Everything you need to know about high-speed storage

What is NVMe? Everything you need to know about high-speed storage

NVMe drives are the fastest storage solution you can use in modern computing. Not only that, they’re small and slim, they require no additional power or data cables, and their storage sizes keep getting bigger, while their price tags keep going lower. Better yet, if your PC or laptop is only a year or two … Read more

It took Microsoft 30 years to change this Windows feature

It took Microsoft 30 years to change this Windows feature

In 1996, Microsoft introduced the FAT32 file system as an update to the previous version, FAT16. At the time, Microsoft imposed a limit on the creation of FAT32 partitions, deciding that the maximum partition size would be 32GB. Now, 30 years later, the FAT file system supports partitions of up to 2TB — and Microsoft … Read more

Correct method to store cucumbers to stop them ‘shrivelling up’

Correct method to store cucumbers to stop them ‘shrivelling up’

During the summer, you might be tempted to chuck all your groceries into the fridge to keep them fresh. But beware, experts warn that some common food items should never see the inside of your refrigerator. The savvy team at consumer watchdog Which? has unveiled a list of five everyday foods that you should steer … Read more

How to defrost mashed potatoes: Jamie Oliver has simple warm up method

How to defrost mashed potatoes: Jamie Oliver has simple warm up method

If you’ve ever prepared more mashed potatoes than you knew what to do with, you’ll be glad to know even world-class chefs freeze their leftovers. Jamie Oliver recommends storing mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for two to three days. Alternatively, he explained on his official website how you can freeze them … Read more

reservoirs: Water levels drop nationwide, southern region hit hardest

reservoirs: Water levels drop nationwide, southern region hit hardest

The monitoring data from 150 main reservoirs revealed a total live storage of 39.765 billion cubic meters (BCM), which constitutes just 22 per cent of the total live storage capacity of these reservoirs, according to official data. Last week, the total capacity was 23 per cent of the storage capacity of these reservoirs. As the … Read more

Keep apple slices from browning with this simple food storage hack

Keep apple slices from browning with this simple food storage hack

But if you are looking to store apple slices, there’s another method that should do the trick. When exposed to air, the inside of the apple begins to turn brown. Food Blog The Kitchn said it’s a natural discoloration caused by a reaction between the apples enzymes and oxygen. The colour wouldn’t be too bad, … Read more