Switching to Linux: Drives & Partitions

ExplainingComputers • November 26, 2024

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Switching to Linux: Drives & Partitions

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SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 128GB microSDXC 160MB/s Full HD &amp; 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30, for Android Smartphones, Tablets, Nintendo-Switch (MB-ME128SA/AM) [Canada Version]

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Short USB C Cable [4-Pack 8 inch], SUMPK 3A Fast Charging USB 2.0 Data Transfer to Type C Phone Charger Cord Nylon Braided Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S10 S9, Pixel 3, LG V30, Charging Station

Dell Inspiron 3030 Desktop - Intel Core i7-14700 Processor, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Intel UHD 770 Graphics, Windows 11 Pro, Onsite &amp; Migrate Service - Mist Blue

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15.6&quot; FHD Touchscreen Laptop, Intel Gen 11th i3-1115G4, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Intel UHD Graphics, Numeric Keypad, HD Webcam, WiFi 6, Win 11 Pro, Grey, 32GB Hotface USB Card

acer Nitro 50 N50-620-UA91 Gaming Desktop | 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11400F 6-Core Processor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | 8GB DDR4 | 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 | Keyboard and Mouse

Fit for GIGABYTE B365M AORUS Elite Micro ATX Intel B365 M.2 SSD 64G Double Channel Support 8 9 Gen LGA 1151 CPU Motherboard Gaming Motherboard

Corsair RM1000e Fully Modular Low-Noise ATX Power Supply - Dual EPS12V Connectors - 105°C-Rated Capacitors - 80 Plus Gold Efficiency - Modern Standby Support - Black

Corsair RM1200x Shift Fully Modular ATX Power Supply - Modular Side Interface - ATX 3.1 &amp; PCIe 5.1 Compliant - Zero RPM Fan Mode - 105°C-Rated Capacitors - 80 Plus Gold Efficiency - Black, 1200W

Corsair RM1200e (2023) Fully Modular Low-Noise ATX Power Supply with 12V-2x6 Cable – ATX 3.1 &amp; PCIe 5.1 Compliant, Cybenetics Platinum Efficiency, 105°C-Rated Capacitors, Modern Standby Mode – Black

Corsair HX1200i (2025) Fully Modular Ultra-Low Noise ATX Power Supply with 12V-2x6 Cable – ATX 3.1 &amp; PCIe 5.1 Compliant, Cybenetics Platinum Efficiency, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan – Black

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Western Digital 2TB WD Blue SA510 SATA Internal Solid State Drive SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s, 2.5"/7mm, Up to 560 MB/s - WDS200T3B0A

SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 128GB microSDXC 160MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30, for Android Smartphones, Tablets, Nintendo-Switch (MB-ME128SA/AM) [Canada Version]

INIU Power Bank, USB C in&Out Slimmest 10000mAh Portable Charger, Triple 3A High-Speed Charge External Battery Pack, Flashlight Phone Charger for iPhone 16 15 14 13 12 Samsung S22 S21 Google LG iPad

Dell Inspiron 3030 Desktop - Intel Core i7-14700 Processor, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Intel UHD 770 Graphics, Windows 11 Pro, Onsite & Migrate Service - Mist Blue

Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop, Intel Gen 11th i3-1115G4, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Intel UHD Graphics, Numeric Keypad, HD Webcam, WiFi 6, Win 11 Pro, Grey, 32GB Hotface USB Card

Corsair RM1200x Shift Fully Modular ATX Power Supply - Modular Side Interface - ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.1 Compliant - Zero RPM Fan Mode - 105°C-Rated Capacitors - 80 Plus Gold Efficiency - Black, 1200W

Corsair RM1200e (2023) Fully Modular Low-Noise ATX Power Supply with 12V-2x6 Cable – ATX 3.1 & PCIe 5.1 Compliant, Cybenetics Platinum Efficiency, 105°C-Rated Capacitors, Modern Standby Mode – Black

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