Recent questions tagged storage

Description : How much iphone storage do I really need?

Last Answer : Embrace the cloud and don’t worry about it too much. I only have a 64gb phone and I just utilize cloud storage for most things. Data is different. Honestly just see how much you use a month and go from there. 1TB is probably way too much.

Description : I need to know the way to save a 450mb .txt file into my Kindle with 170mb of free space without deleting other files.

Last Answer : Defrag your disc. (Assuming your Kindle has such a thing, which I know nothing about.) Just a shot in the dark here…

Description : Is this storage idea feasible? (Details inside).

Last Answer : Move the furniture closer to the center of thebroom and put shelves behind

Description : What are the Windows 7 recommended system requirements?

Last Answer : 1 GB RAM, 16 GB memory and 1Gh processor Source

Description : What should we bring for our month stay in a hotel suite?

Last Answer : Do not forget your phone or other device chargers.

Description : Do you have any suggestions for affordable movers or other tips to make our move easy?

Last Answer : The way I moved to the Midwest from Reno was to buy a panel truck, load it, and when it was unloaded, I sold it. I paid $2,000 for it, sold it for five hundred. Could have made more, but my landlady ... was quoted to rent truck of the same size, and this way I didn't have a deadline to turn it in.

Description : What's the most inexpensive way to ship the entire contents of a large storage locker across the country?

Last Answer : call a freight trucking company.

Description : How long can I keep uncooked broccoli in the crisper?

Last Answer : A bunch of heads ? Not as long as you would like. You could parboil or steam it and seal it in freezer bags, then freeze indefinitely. (It's the whole mode of frozen broccoli that you can buy in the freezer ... bad. It won't be much warmer by then, so I don't think that's going to do for you.

Description : How long can uncooked beef rib grilling steaks last in the freezer?

Last Answer : answer:Freeze them while raw. They can last six to nine months well, if properly wrapped for the freezer. When ready to prepare them, defrost in the refrigerator for twenty four hours before you grill them.

Description : How can I be less sentimental?

Last Answer : Sentimentality is stretched pretty thin over 30 stuffed toys at any age. I'd explain to the toys that it is time to move on and you can no longer devote the same time to them that you once did. ... of the stuffed toys and give the rest to charity shops where they will find new owners to love them.

Description : What are the benefits of walk in closets?

Last Answer : Emeris yourself in the full walk in closet. WE have two in our house and even as a guy I like the walk in closet.

Description : Doesn’t more room in general and that for storage a catalyst for creating more “stuff”?

Last Answer : answer:I believe it’s called “induced demand.” When roads are widened; they quickly fill with traffic. When a person has extra storage space, it gets packed with new stuff. Early- and mid-20th century houses were smaller, and had fewer closets, than new houses. People owned less.

Description : Have you ever used your mail box as a storage box?

Last Answer : Here in the US we can olny put mail in our mail boxes. Even the newspaper delivery must go in a different slot or compartment. (This is rarely, if ever, enforced.)

Description : What is a gift you have been given that was chosen with the right intent but wasn't sincerely appreciated?

Last Answer : A shaving kit with old spice perfume. I gave it to my father. I didn’t feel comfortable getting it as a Christmas present. I wanted toys, and peanuts.

Description : Size of 8 1/2 x 11 scanned PDF versus JPG - which will take less disk space?

Last Answer : answer:From my basic understanding I would go for PDF, if only to prevent any unwanted changes made by others. The second reason I'd go for PDF is because text and black/white contrast saves ... photo-ready JPG file, it's obviously going to be much larger than the internet-standard 72dpi file.

Description : Where is the bulk of your useful info, your phone, your wallet, or some other device?

Last Answer : answer:Phone numbers in my phone. SS in my head (although, I also have my SS card at home in a binder that would be difficult to find). Passwords almost all in my head, but I forget them often. ... in my purse. Otherwise, bank account numbers are just kept at my house. Nothing is in my iPad either.

Description : How do I move photos that are stored in the cell phone (stored on "device") onto a new memory card?

Last Answer : Why not sync it to some cloud service like dropbox ? Thats what I do and I got access to my photos everywhere

Description : Storage units safe for good things?

Last Answer : answer:Cold temperature isn't going to hurt much of anything. Books will survive no problem. Artwork, possibly - are you talking oil-paint art or water color, or what? Oil paint can crack ... and wood especially, humidity is a killer. Much more danger of damage from humidity than from temperature.

Description : Do you take the time to convert media or just go buy the music, video, etc new?

Last Answer : Neither. Almost everything that I want to hear/see can now be streamed over the internet, so why bother?

Description : Why do so many houses and apartments only have one rack to hang a bath towel?

Last Answer : answer:Carry an over-the-door multiple hook bar in your suitcase. Or this one

Description : If you use whole grains, where do you buy them and how do you store them?

Last Answer : answer:I am lucky to be able to buy grains, seeds and nuts in bulk (that is, from a bin with a scoop and a large bag) and pay by weight. I buy several lbs. at a time, fill a pint jar and ... off. Those I will probably compost. I no longer use flour or corn meal but they can be stored the same way.

Description : Internal Storage Problem on Samsung Galaxy Prevail?

Last Answer : answer:I also have a Samsung Galaxy Prevail (I've had it for almost a year now) and I barely download any apps and the few that I have don't take up a lot of space (Solitaire is the only game I ... you're not sure how to do a reset, a quick Google search will yield some helpful results. Good luck :)

Description : How to get a strong odor out of plastic storage containers?

Last Answer : answer:Here’s a website that tells you some different ways. I’ve used the soaking and the baking soda method. Both work great.

Description : Do you have a storage box/place for items that you truly value? Or love? Or both?

Last Answer : answer:I keep some documents and all my and my daughter's really valuable jewelry in a safety deposit box. Today copies of documents (house deed and title, divorce papers from the Dominican Republic I ... wooden hope chest, which I also own (and use to store woolen clothes during the warm months).

Description : How do I legally gain access to my mothers storage unit?

Last Answer : answer:You could pay it off to prevent the auction from taking place, then write to your mother and your mom's family/friends stating you are in want of the key to the storage unit you have ... state of the storage locker? Possibly one of the family members could purchase via the auction for you?

Description : How do I import documents onto Kobo Vox?

Last Answer : It looks like it doesn’t support PDF out of the box. You can probably download a PDF reader from the Android app store. Or you could get Calibre and convert things to the ePub format which is natively supported on your device.

Description : I'm considering buying an iPod classic 160GB... ?

Last Answer : I suggest you buy that iPod. I have to uncheck quite a lot of songs to fit in my 120GB iPod because I’ve got 151GB of music on my laptot :) I love having all those songs in my pocket!

Description : How do I store things on iCloud?

Last Answer : answer:iCloud is being rolled out pretty slowly as it is a beta. Apple wants to see what people are using it for before they expand on it. The media streaming thing is not yet available so you ... be cheaper, and more practical if you just bought an external hard drive and store your videos there.

Description : How do you have your jewelry stored so that it's accessible and yet easy to view and choose?

Last Answer : answer:My best friend put up a corkboard in her room with hooks in it. She hangs necklaces, non-post earrings and bracelets there. This is for her jewelry from Avon or other less expensive places. Anything ... I don't know what your storage situation is, so I don't know how well that would work.

Description : I'm looking to rent some storage. Advice?

Last Answer : A local rental storage unit sounds like the best bet in your situation. It's fairly easy these days to check prices and ratings online. Once you narrow down the choices, ask questions and read the contract ... on a regular basis, like once a month in case new tenant' moves in or after a storm.

Description : Are those who rent self-storage de facto hoarders?

Last Answer : Well, it depends on what is stored. It's quite possible that people could be hoarders behind the scenes without realizing it by holding onto junk in another location. You do however, have to move ... space for at the moment. You may also just have moved to another location with less storage space.

Description : Do you think that movers work according to their pay?

Last Answer : Can you clarify this? I’m not sure what you mean.

Description : How much "stuff" do you have?

Last Answer : I have a large duffle bag of “stuff”. My fiancee has half a garage of “stuff” I hate hate hate “stuff”.

Description : What is the best GLASS storage to use for food?

Last Answer : answer:Not really. Glass, except when you drop it, is great. No odors cling to it. Nothing stains it. Any major brand is fine.

Description : Do you use a storage locker?

Last Answer : I recently rented one for a year to store “clutter” while I tried to sell my house. Of course I could not have predicted it would take me over a year to sell my house and at $88.00 a month it cost me a lot to store all that “clutter” that was barely even worth the final total rental cost.

Description : How do you store your quilts and blankets long-term so they are not damaged by age?

Last Answer : answer:you could try lining your chest with acid-free paper. If you are storing fabrics long term, I would definately check on the fabric at least twice a year. Before putting it in the box make ... completely dry, and that you are keeping the box in a clean, cool, dry environment away from mice.

Description : How large do you expect the total information storage of human civilization to be in the year 2030?

Last Answer : Mindboggling. Digital hoarding comes to mind. Perhaps we need an intervention?

Description : How can I store my pictures externally, but access them from anywhere?

Last Answer : answer:I’m trying to future proof this solution as well I admit to being snoopy :)

Description : Is it a bad idea to use DVD-R's or the equivalent as an external back up system?

Last Answer : answer:It's probably best to use several different media. CDs and DVDs are good because they're immune to EMPs, though the jury is still out on how long the substrate will last before it degrades. Ordinary ... and then keeping one in my car CD changer, and one at my mum's house for added paranoia.

Description : How can I store stuff in my room?

Last Answer : 1. Sort everything you have into two piles: Keep and Throw Away (I recycle paper) 2. Designate a storage area somewhere in your room for stuff. (possibly a closet) 3. Put the stuff you want to keep ... worthwhile to get a shelf or to get drawers, depending on what kinds of stuff you have a lot of.

Description : What gives dead cats that distinct smell?

Last Answer : Careful with this… We don’t need a new Dead Cat Jelly Bean flavor hitting the market any time soon.

Description : Why advertise it's a 320GB HDD when it only is a 300GB HDD?

Last Answer : answer:It’s some sort of technical loophole all hard drive companies use. You always get approximately 93% of the advertised size. My computer was sold as a 640 gig but is actually 590-something. My external terabyte drive is actually 931 gigs.

Description : What are my options for keeping/organizing the cards I was given for my wedding?

Last Answer : Here is a greeting card album made for this purpose.

Description : What should I do with my Teddy Bear?

Last Answer : Save him for your kids.

Description : What are some good storage ideas?

Last Answer : Drawers or boxes that slide under your bed. Or a unit that hangs from the ceiling. (Unless you can build a second story.)

Description : How do you get the musty "old book smell" out of old books?

Last Answer : If it got too bad, I’ve been known to put dryer softener sheets between some of the pages. However, that doesn’t get all of it out – just masks it a bit.

Description : Best way to put belongings in storage?

Last Answer : A self storage facility.

Description : Any packing advice?

Last Answer : what the heck do I do with cds? I mean….is it worth the space? should I upload them and them trash ‘em?

Description : Best way to organize a yarn monster?

Last Answer : Sell it on ebay.

Description : How do I store vinyl records in a storage facility?

Last Answer : Heat will kill your 45s and 78s. a storage unit is not recommended unless they have a climate control unit installed.