INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While some external hard drives will be usable immediately after plugging them into an available USB port on your computer, most external hard drives need to be formatted to fit your computer's specific file system before you can use them. Formatting is a quick process that you can perform from within your computer's built-in settings. Most computers have USB 3.0 ports—which resemble rectangular holes in the side or front of your computer's housing—but modern Macs and some Microsoft-produced Windows computers use USB-C connections instead:   USB 3.0 — A rectangular port found on the majority of computers produced before 2017. Most external hard drives use USB 3.0 connectors.  USB-C — An oval port found on MacBooks and some Microsoft laptops. If you have a USB-C port, you'll either need to buy a USB 3.0 to USB-C adapter or find an external hard drive that includes a USB-C cable. External hard drives usually come in flavors of anything from 512 gigabytes to several terabytes in size. Make sure that you buy a hard drive that has more space than you need. Generally speaking, it isn't much more expensive to buy a terabyte (1024 gigabytes) hard drive than it is to buy a 512 gigabyte hard drive. Storage also tends to get cheaper the more of it you buy (e.g., a two terabyte hard drive will cost significantly less than two one terabyte hard drives). Solid-state drives (SSDs) are significantly faster than traditional external hard drives, but they're also much more expensive. If you're planning on running an operating system or editing software from the external drive, though, an SSD will be better for responsiveness than a traditional hard drive. Storage is cheap, but you'll still want to make sure that you're buying from a reputable manufacturer; don't pay more for a hard drive with a fancy case but a low-quality drive inside. If you're backing up something important, you want to make sure it's going to work! Popular external hard drive manufacturers include the following:  Western Digital Adata Buffalo Seagate Samsung Once you've purchased your drive from a tech department store or an online outlet, you can proceed with installing it on your Windows computer or Mac.

SUMMARY: Understand how to add an external hard drive to your computer. Check your computer's connections. Consider your space requirements. Choose between a traditional hard drive and a solid-state drive. Know which brands to look for. Buy an external hard drive that fits your requirements.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Get rid of all surface dirt and crumbs that might make cleaning your grout more tedious by wiping down your tile before getting to the grout cleaning. Follow your regular cleaning regimen by sweeping and mopping floors or using a spray cleaner to wipe down countertops. Oxygen bleach is a safe bleach compound, which works to dissolve bacteria and grime while whitening grout. Mix equal parts of oxygen bleach with warm water and allow the mixture to dissolve. Choose your starting area, no larger than 1-2 square feet at a time, and pour on your bleach. Make sure the grout is thoroughly coated with the liquid; you can use a spray bottle if it makes it easier to do so. Leave the solution to work on the grout for 15-20 minutes. When the bleach has had time to set, you can begin scrubbing at the grout to work out the dirt and stains. Use a small brush, like a toothbrush, to rub the grout. You can add more bleach as you scrub to keep the area moist and expedite the cleaning process. Grab a dry towel and mop up the dirty bleach-water that pools on the tile when you finish scrubbing. If you get enough, wring the towel out between uses. Doing this, will make it easier to finish cleaning in the end. Repeat the process of applying bleach to the grout and scrubbing it out until you have finished all your tiled area. For particularly tough stains in the grout, you can apply the bleach for an hour or longer. The longer you let it soak, the easier it will be to scrub out the stain. Do a final mop-up of your tile before cleaning it again as you usually would. A final wipe-down will remove any remaining bleach and dirt, and leave your grout shiny and good-as-new.
Summary: Wipe down your tile. Create your solution. Apply your cleaner. Begin scrubbing. Mop up the excess liquid. Continue washing your grout. Finish cleaning your tile.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One of the easiest ways to give your guy some space is to create some healthy space for yourself.  Don’t spend all of your time obsessing over the relationship and over what you did or didn’t do.  Spend time with those who love you, value you, and don’t need a break from you.  Visit your mom more often and hang out with your friends.  Don’t say ‘no’ if your friends try to make plans with you. You likely were filling a considerable amount of time each week hanging out with your guy, and now that that may not be occurring as regularly, you might feel lonely.  Combat this by creating a schedule for yourself to minimize your downtime.  The less time you have that is unoccupied, the less time you will have to ruminate, obsess, or reach out before your guy has gotten enough space. Your guy needing space is a great time for you to devote yourself to work.  Continue to arrive to work on time each day, complete all of your responsibilities on time, and even consider taking on some additional projects or assignments.  See if you can be of service to anyone who needs help. During this time, don’t allow yourself to forget self-care.  Continue to eat well, exercise, and care for your hygienic needs.  Consider pampering yourself to a spa day, or if money is tight, pamper yourself at home.  Consider taking care of your environment, too.  Clean up and organize your space to declutter your surroundings. Keeping your space clutter-free can help you feel better and more focused. Also think about rearranging things like furniture. The novelty itself can be a lift. Perhaps when you were speaking with your guy regularly, you didn’t have much time to explore your own interests that you had prior to the relationship.  Take some time to reconnect with those now.  Read more, join a book club, catch up on your television shows, go out dancing, or learn to cook a few new dishes.  Spend time remembering that life away from your partner can be fun and fulfilling, as well.

SUMMARY:
Spend time with friends and family. Schedule your time. Focus on work. Take care of yourself. Enjoy your hobbies and explore new interests.