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2025-10-17

October 2025 Windows Update May Cause SATA SSD Detection Issues — What’s Happening and How to Fix It

A small but noticeable number of users report that, after installing the October 2025 Windows updates, their internal SATA SS […]

ALT: Illustration of an external hard drive and SSD connected to a Windows laptop, with an error pop-up saying “Drive Not Recognized / Format Required,” highlighting beginner troubleshooting.

2025-08-30

External HDD/SSD Not Recognized (or Asking to Format): A Beginner-Friendly Fix Guide

External storage devices like HDDs and SSDs are lifesavers—until they suddenly don’t show up or Windows demands a format. Thi […]

Illustration of a laptop screen showing a BitLocker recovery warning requiring the recovery key, highlighting the risk of data loss if the Microsoft account is lost.

2025-11-24

BitLocker in Windows 11: Why Automatic Device Encryption Can Be Risky (and How to Stay Safe)

Introduction On many modern Windows 11 PCs, BitLocker (device encryption) is turned on automatically as soon as you sign in w […]