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Illustration showing a Windows Update panel, a yellow warning sign, and a SATA SSD/cable labeled “SATA SSD not detected — October 2025.”

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.

2025-09-11

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

Introduction In recent years, many Windows 11 users have discovered that BitLocker (device encryption) is automatically enabl […]