Author name: Jerome Stull

In the digital realm, where data storage is a fundamental component, file systems play a critical role. Two popular file system formats often brought into comparison are exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table) and FAT32 (File Allocation Table 32). Both systems have their unique strengths and limitations, and choosing between them can be pivotal depending on

The Boot Menu is a specialized system menu that allows users to select the device from which to load the operating system or other software. It can be accessed during the POST process (Power-On Self Test) by pressing a specific key or key combination. These are sometimes called “hotkeys.” Commonly, this could be F12, Esc,

The error that will be discussed today is called ACPI BIOS ERROR and it frequently has the code 0x000000A5. This error triggers the so-called “blue screen of death” or BSOD. Its name unequivocally hints at problems with the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), but, like other BSOD errors, it can be caused by different

Among other issues that a user might encounter when turning on a laptop or PC is the message “No Bootable Device” on a black screen, sometimes stated as “No bootable device – insert boot disk and press any key,” and what’s more perplexing is that often everything appears to have been functioning properly just before

Upon pressing the power button of the computer, we witness the booting of the operating system, be it Windows, MacOS, or Linux – familiar platforms that we engage with daily. The operating system acts as an intermediary between the computer hardware and the user, thereby simplifying the interaction process. But what occurs prior to the

Software can vary greatly, and the system and hardware requirements it may present differ. For instance, sometimes the system may require enabling Secure Boot – a special protocol embedded in UEFI firmware, designed to verify and analyze drivers and the operating system itself before launch. Many users encounter such a message and look for ways