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This outstanding Ryzen 9 mini PC is now just $349 ahead of Black Friday
When you need a powerful computer that isn’t as bulky as a desktop PC and doesn’t need to be portable like a laptop, you need a mini PC. These tiny things pack so much power, they’ll blow you away. And there’s never been a better time to snag one because this Beelink EQR6 mini PC is now just $349 on Amazon, a remarkable 30 percent off its usual price tag of $500. So, what’s in this tiny thing? Well, for starters, you have an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX CPU, a high-performance processor that can easily handle any demanding task you throw its way. It also has AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics, which is perfectly capable of modest gaming and creative work like video editing. It also packs a whopping 24GB of DDR5 RAM, providing more than enough memory to multitask however many apps and browser tabs you need day to day. (It’s actually a surprise to see DDR5 on a mini PC, especially since most models in this price range still opt for slower DDR4 modules.) And there’s also 1TB of SSD storage on board, enough to hold all your apps, games, photos, videos, and more. And unlike laptops, which are typically restricted in what parts you can upgrade, this Beelink mini PC is easily upgradeable if you ever feel like you’ve reached its limits (up to 64GB of RAM and 8TB of SSD storage). Rounding off its multitasking perfection are two HDMI (4K@60Hz) ports, one USB-C 3.2 port, three USB-A 3.2 ports, and one USB-A 2.0 port. This is a spectacular mini PC for the price. Don’t miss out on this chance to grab the Beelink EQR6 mini PC for just $349! This is an Amazon Black Friday deal you won’t regret jumping on. Save $150 on this Ryzen 9 mini PC w/ 24GB RAM and 1TB SSDBuy now on Amazon

Get two Anker USB-C chargers with cables for not even $13 right now
Is it possible to have enough chargers? I don’t think so! I know how often I’m looking for one only for them to have vanished into nothing (and somehow reappear hours later). You can never have too many, especially when they’re among the better ones. Right now, Anker’s two-pack of USB-C chargers and cables is just under $13 on Amazon. This is a solid Black Friday deal, cutting the price by 32 percent down to its all-time best price. These charging blocks deliver 20W power output and feature two ports each: 1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C. It’s the USB-C port that provides 20W charging, while the USB-A port caps out at 18W output. If you use both ports at the same time, both drop to 15W — obviously less, but not so much as to be unusable. Not an issue in most scenarios. The plugs are compact, too, so they’re perfect to take with you when you’re traveling. The prongs don’t fold, though, which would’ve been a nice feature but understandably missing at this price. And these USB-C wall plugs comes with USB-C cables, making it that much better of a deal. (If you want to charge USB-A devices with this plug, you’ll need your own USB-A cable or USB-C-to-USB-A cable. But you probably have a dozen of those already lying around, right?) The included cables are 5 feet long, offering enough space to use your phone while charging and still being comfortable. Go ahead and get yourself two Anker USB-C chargers and cables for just $13 on Amazon while this Black Friday deal is still up. Get this 2-pack of USB-C chargers and cables at their best priceBuy now at Amazon

This obscure Windows tool securely and utterly deletes hard drive data
The Windows tool Diskpart overwrites all data on the hard drive with a zero, which is considered a secure deletion method. This applies at least to classic hard drives, i.e. HDDs with magnetic discs. To delete a hard drive with Diskpart, start the command prompt with administrator rights. To do this, enter cmd in the Windows search and then select Command Prompt > Run as administrator. Enter the command diskpart in the new window. Diskpart is an interactive tool. You do not control it via parameters, but by entering commands, which you then confirm by pressing the Enter key. The Diskpart on-board tool can be used to completely and securely erase magnetic hard drives. The tool is not suitable for SSDs. IDG After entering diskpart, the command prompt changes from the path to “Diskpart.” Enter the command list disk so that all connected storage devices are displayed. Identify the relevant data carrier by its size in gigabytes. If there are duplicates, a look at the “Disk management” will help you, which shows the current drive letter in addition to the disk number and size. You start the tool via Windows logo > All > Windows Tools > Computer Management > Disk Management. If the disk to be deleted has the number 2, select it with this command: Select disk 2. For other disk numbers, adjust this number accordingly in the command. The following command deletes the contents of the hard drive completely. Attention! This happens without prompting and is irreversible, so be careful! The system partition cannot be deleted in this way. For this you need a bootable deletion system such as Shred OS. With Rufus you can copy the system to a USB stick and boot with it.