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Is anything ever permanently deleted?

Truth of the matter is that your data is never really deleted when you delete it from your computer manually. When you delete your files, they are being sent to the Recycle Bin, where they can be recovered at any time.

How much is $200,000 a year per hour?
How much is $200,000 a year per hour?

$96.15 an hour $200,000 is $96.15 an hour without vacation time. If you work a full 40-hour week for 52 weeks, that amounts to 2,080 hours of work....

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Do you split 8s against a 9?
Do you split 8s against a 9?

John Patrick, who has written books on the subject, advises players against splitting 8s against what he considers to be the dealer's "power" cards...

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Why your “deleted data” is not truly deleted?

If you have ever recovered your accidentally deleted data with Active@ File Recovery, Active@ Partition Recovery or Active@ Undelete you have probably wondered at some point what happens with the data that you did delete on purpose and you want to keep that way? Can they be recovered, how can you know whether they can be recovered or not, etc.?

Truth of the matter is that your data is never really deleted when you delete it from your computer manually. When you delete your files, they are being sent to the Recycle Bin, where they can be recovered at any time. Recycle Bin in itself is a protection mechanism by the Windows OS to provide assurance to the user that if some files do get deleted that they still can be reverted back into the working state. From the perspective of the operating system the files are being deleted permanently only when they are either too big for the Recycle Bin, when the Recycle bin is being emptied or when the file was deleted using Shift+Delete. But, as you might be guessing, those files are not really deleted and can be recovered quite easy with any reputable data recovery software. When you delete a file on your drive what in reality happens is that pointers that are dedicated to tell the OS the location and size of the file are being deleted and the actual file is still there. Think of it as if you are removing an entry (let’s say a chapter) from the table of contents at the start of a book. You can remove the entry (the page and name of a chapter) but the chapter is still there in the book waiting to be read. What the operating system does is that declares the space that is being occupied by the deleted file as empty and proceeds as if it is not there anymore. If there comes a need to use that space for saving another file, the Windows will just overwrite the old file with the new one and that would be it. This is the end with book analogy since you clearly can’t overwrite pages in a book and make it still usable. 😉 To conclude, your “deleted data” are not really deleted so you can rest assured that they can easily be recovered (with File Recovery, Partition Recovery or Undelete, etc.) if they were not overwritten with other data. On the other hand, that is also a cause for concern because the data can be recovered by some unfriendly 3rd party in which case you should go with our freeware Active@ ZDelete or Active@ KillDisk.

How does ESPN know I'm using a VPN?
How does ESPN know I'm using a VPN?

Thankfully, cable providers, streaming services, and ESPN do not spend time or effort tracking down subscribers who use a VPN to access their...

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What does the Bengals +4 mean?
What does the Bengals +4 mean?

If the Rams are -4, the Bengals are +4; if the Rams are -4.5, the Bengals are +4.5. For a Rams bet, simply subtract 4 (or 4.5) from their score to...

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Why do people turn off VPN?

If you're only using a VPN while streaming your favorite TV shows, then it makes sense to turn your VPN on or off for those purposes (like turning it off when you want faster internet). But if you're using a VPN for privacy reasons or to keep yourself anonymous online, then you should keep it on all the time.

A VPN will slow your internet speed slightly. Even though it’s hard to say if you’ll notice the difference, you might decide to turn off your VPN to improve your internet speed. You will most likely notice slower internet if your VPN is connected to a server far away from you. In order to prevent this from happening, connect to a closer server. Some VPNs are known for their streaming capabilities. When you use these, it’s less likely you’ll notice a difference in your connection speed. Turning off your VPN can help protect your battery life. Some VPNs are known for draining your battery faster, although this isn’t true for all VPNs. If your VPN is causing your network to timeout and making you sign in multiple times, it might be affecting your battery. In order to prevent this, make sure you use a VPN that’s reliable, tested, and trusted. NordVPN, Hotspot Shield, and ExpressVPN are all high-quality VPN clients that provide secure connections and give you lots of server options to choose from. Turning your VPN on and off is helpful, depending on why you use a VPN. In order to protect your privacy and keep your information safe from hackers, it helps to just keep your VPN on. That way, you won’t forget to turn it back on when you’re using public Wi-Fi.

What is a good value bet?
What is a good value bet?

Always Look for Value Value means getting better than “true” odds on a team. For example, if your objective assessment of the game suggests the...

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Should I bet on both teams to win?
Should I bet on both teams to win?

yes, but it depends on the circumstances. Betting on both teams (also called arbitrage betting or middling) can result in the bettor making a...

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What does Nutz mean in poker?
What does Nutz mean in poker?

What is Nuts in Poker? The Nuts in poker means the best possible hand. It is often referred to as the stone cold nuts for emphasis. While the nuts...

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What happens if I don't file crypto?
What happens if I don't file crypto?

Investors must report crypto gains, losses and income in their annual tax return on Form 8940 & Schedule D. Evading crypto taxes is a federal...

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