Should I replace my M.2 SSD to get more space for Linux?
My Linux partition is running low on storage, and it's installed on a DRAM-equipped SATA SSD. I also have a Seagate BarraCuda Q5 holding my Windows installation, but…
Linux storage
What’s the best way to use a 256 GB SSD and 1 TB HDD with Fedora?
I'm moving from Windows 11 to Fedora and want to use my two drives efficiently. I have a 256 GB SSD and a 1 TB HDD. Previously, Windows…
What’s the best way to use a 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD with Fedora?
I'm moving from Windows 11 to Fedora 44 and want to keep a similar storage arrangement. My computer has a 256GB SSD and a 1TB HDD. I'd like…
Where Did the Missing 800 GB of Storage Go?
I'm running CachyOS from a 2 TB SSD, but Dolphin reports only about 120 GB of free space. Filelight shows around 67 GB used when scanning the filesystem…
Why is my 2 TB SSD showing only 120 GB of free space?
I'm running CachyOS on a 2 TB SSD, but Dolphin reports that only about 120 GB is free. Filelight shows roughly 67 GB used when scanning the filesystem…
What should I evaluate when choosing a Linux distribution for gaming and creative work?
I'm planning to move from Windows to Linux soon and want to try several distributions, including CachyOS, Linux Mint, Fedora, Nobara, and possibly Bazzite or NixOS. I'm comfortable…
How should I reformat and organize my old games and storage partitions on CachyOS?
I recently switched my 1 TB HDD from Windows to CachyOS. It currently has three partitions: a 200 GB system partition and two older NTFS partitions—one for downloads,…
Will Fedora KDE work with my exFAT external drive?
I'm considering switching my computer to Fedora KDE, but my regularly used external drive is currently formatted as exFAT. It contains music, videos, games, and other files. Will…
Should You Shrink an Oversized LVM Thin Pool After a Production Incident?
We've been using LVM thin provisioning on several stateful Linux systems to improve storage utilization and allow controlled overcommitment. It worked well until a faulty automation script began…
Do I need to reformat all my drives to switch from Windows to Linux?
I'm considering switching to CachyOS after looking into several Linux distributions. I plan to erase only the drive containing Windows and install Linux there, but I also have…
How do I access and use my SSD and HDD in Dolphin?
I just got a new PC with both an SSD and an HDD. SteamOS is installed on the SSD, which I want to use for the operating system…
How can I set up my second NVMe drive for storage and gaming on Linux?
I'm looking to use my second NVMe drive primarily for general storage and gaming. Currently, I have one drive (C:) that's running CachyOS, and I want to set…