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Watch: Highlanders winger’s superhuman intercept try
He was wearing a Hulk-inspired jersey but Caleb Tangitau’s try had a bit of Flash Gordon and Superman as he sprinted the length of the field.

'Worst thing they've ever seen' - Man sentenced over killing thousands of eels
Gore man Bryson David Clark pleaded guilty to three charges of breaches of the Resource Management Act (RMA).

How to Set SSD as Boot Drive in BIOS
Are you considering upgrading your system disk from a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) to a solid-state drive (SSD)? This process can significantly enhance your computer’s performance as SSDs offer faster boot time, longer lifespan, and better application loading speed. However, to make the most of the SSD, you need to set it as the boot drive. This article will walk you through a step-by-step tutorial on setting the SSD as the boot drive in the BIOS. Phase 1. Choose and prepare your SSD Preparing your SSD is the first step in swapping from an HDD to an SSD. Here’s how to get everything ready and ensure a seamless transition: 1?? First, choose a suitable SSD that matches your system’s specifications in terms of capacity, speed, and form factor. Many older and budget laptops support 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, while modern laptops often use M.2 NVMe SSDs for better performance. Desktops can utilize both 2.5-inch SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe (NVMe) SSDs, with the latter offering significantly faster speeds. Always check your device’s compatibility before making a purchase. 2?? Second, you need to install the new SSD on your computer and initialize it before cloning. Tools you will need: Screwdriver (to open your computer case if needed). SATA data & power cables (only for 2.5-inch SATA SSDs; M.2 SSDs do not require cables). Follow this tutorial to install, enable, and initialize your SSD: Step 1. Install the SSD Turn off your computer and unplug all power cables. Use a screwdriver to remove your computer’s back panel. Identify the appropriate slot: For a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, replace the existing hard drive or use an additional bay (if available). For M.2 NVMe SSD, remove the old one, insert the new one into the M.2 slot at a slight angle and secure it with a screw. Step 2. Enable SSD in BIOS Restart your computer and immediately press the key to enter BIOS (commonly F2, Del, Esc, or F10). Navigate to Advanced, Boot, or Storage Configuration. If this new SSD is not detected, turn on or enable it and save the changes. Step 3. Initialize the SSD in Disk Management: Right-click the Start icon and select Disk Management. When prompted, you can select GPT or MBR as the partition style (choose the same partition style as your old disk). You can continue to create new volumes in this utility if you wish. 3?? Lastly, if you are using a used SSD as the destination disk, migrating the system to another disk will overwrite all the data on it. It’s vital to back up important data on it before you begin. Phase 2. Migrate Windows to the SSD EaseUS Partition Master Professional is a powerful tool that simplifies disk-management tasks. It allows you to migrate your Windows operating system from the HDD to the SSD without needing to reinstall the software. Moreover, this tool supports changing the boot drive in a user-friendly way. Follow this step-by-step guide to migrate Windows from HDD to SSD: Step 1. Download and run EaseUS Partition Master on your computer, and select “Disk Clone” from the left menu. Step 2. Choose the “Migrate OS” option and click “Next”. Step 3. Select the SSD or HDD as the destination disk and click “Next”. Step 4. Click “Yes” when this warning appears: ‘The data and partitions on the target disk will be deleted.’ Make sure that you’ve backed up important data in advance. If not, do it now. Step 5. Preview the layout of your target disk. Then click “Start” to migrate your OS to the new disk. Step 6. Lastly, click “Done” and choose when to reboot the computer. EaseUS “Reboot Now” will trigger a boot from this new disk instantly. “Done” will require you to manually restart the computer later. After the OS migration, you still need to set the new SSD as the boot drive in the BIOS. Here’s how to do that: Phase 3. Set the new SSD as the boot drive The last step is to restart the PC and change the boot order from the old HDD to your new SSD drive. You have two options: Option 1. Change boot drive automatically For tech novices, EaseUS Partition Master allows you to set a new disk as the primary drive without entering UEFI/BIOS, streamlining the process of managing boot settings. Step 1. In EaseUS Partition Master, navigate to “Boot Repair” > “Toolkit”. Step 2. Click the “UEFI items” tab and change the boot order by dragging the SSD to the first position. Step 3. Click “Save” to apply the changes. By doing this, your OS is set to boot from the new hard drive. Option 2. Set SSD as boot drive in BIOS manually Another way is to adjust the boot settings directly in UEFI/BIOS on your computer: Step 1. Restart your PC and press the necessary key to enter the BIOS (this varies with different computer manufacturers). Brand BIOS Key(s)Boot Menu KeyAcerF2 or DelF12ASUSF2 or DelEsc or F8DellF2F2HPF10 or EscF9LenovoF2 (or Fn + F2)F12 (or Novo Button) Step 2. Switch to the boot option, change the boot order, and set your computer to boot from the new SSD. Step 3. Press the F10 key to bring up the “Save and Exit” tab. Click “Y” or “Yes” to confirm. Conclusion This guide provides clear instructions on migrating the Windows OS to an SSD and setting that as the primary boot drive, empowering you to harness the full speed and reliability of the SSD. Switching your boot drive to an SSD will enhance your computer’s efficiency, delivering lightning-fast startup speeds and a smoother overall experience. With tools like EaseUS Partition Master, the upgrade becomes effortless – eliminating the hassle of reinstalling Windows by seamlessly cloning your operating system.

Matamata teen train death: KiwiRail failed to follow Coroner recommendation after 2012 fatality
KiwiRail failed to follow a decade-old Coroner's recommendation to fence an area of railway line where a young Matamata College student was killed by a train this week.

How to Merge Disk Partitions Without Losing Data
How do you merge disk partitions in Windows 11/10/8/7? Can you merge two disk partitions without losing data? EaseUS Software provides two options (EaseUS Partition Master and Disk Management) to help merge both adjacent and non-adjacent partitions, and below we offer step-by-step guides to ensure a smooth process without data loss. How to merge disk partitions Merging disk partitions is useful to optimize disk space, especially when managing multiple partitions on a single disk. However, Windows Disk Management can only merge adjacent partitions, and it requires deleting a partition during the process, which will cause data loss. Besides, you may encounter an “extend volume grayed out” error if the unallocated partition is non-adjacent to the target partition. Fortunately, EaseUS Partition Master is an ideal solution for merging disk partitions without losing data. Check the table below to learn more about the difference between the two disk management tools. Comparison1?? EaseUS Partition Master2?? Disk ManagementPremiseNoOnly works when the unallocated space is on the right side of the target partitionData LossNoYes, delete a partitionFunctionsMerge adjacent partitionsMerge non-adjacent partitionsOnly merge adjacent partitions Method 1. Merge partitions without losing data EaseUS Partition Master Professional comes with a “merge partitions” feature and can merge both adjacent partitions and non-adjacent partitions. Without deleting any partition, you can merge two partitions into one. Compatibility: Works perfectly on Windows 11/10/8/7 Data Loss: Merge partitions without losing data (no need to delete a partition) Key Features: Merge adjacent partitions; merge non-adjacent or separate partitions Interface: Well organized and clear Operational Difficulty: Easy. Merge partitions without typing any command lines Storage Devices Supported: Merge partitions on an external hard drive, SD card, USB, SSD, and HDD Here are two methods for merging partitions on a disk: Guide 1. Merge adjacent partitions When the two partitions are adjacent, EaseUS Partition Master can merge them without deleting any partition. Here’s how to achieve this: Step 1. Launch EaseUS Partition Master, navigate to the “Partition Manager” section, right-click on the partition you want to keep and select “Merge” from the context menu. Step 2. Select the adjacent partition you want to merge into the target partition and click “OK”. Step 3. Click the “Execute Task” button and then click “Apply”. This will merge the space and files to the partition you want to keep. Guide 2. Merge non-adjacent/separate partitions EaseUS Partition Master can merge non-adjacent partitions that are separated by a recovery partition or other partitions. Here’s how to achieve this: Step 1. Open EaseUS Partition Master and go to the “Partition Manager” section. Step 2. Right-click the partition you want to keep and select “Merge”. Step 3. Choose the non-adjacent partition you want to merge into the target partition and click “OK”. EaseUS Step 4. Click the “Execute Task” button and then click “Apply”. Wait for it to finish. This will combine two separate partitions without deleting any data. Method 2. Merge disk partitions via Disk Management [with data loss] Disk Management doesn’t directly support merging two partitions. It can combine partitions only if there is unallocated space on the right side of the target partition. Hence, you need to delete a partition to create an unallocated partition first. ??Data Loss Warning: Back up data before you begin – deleting a partition will remove all data from it. Here’s how to merge two partitions using Disk Management: Step 1. Open Disk Management and locate the two partitions you want to merge. (Identify which partition you want to keep and which partition you want to delete. For example, if you want to merge C and D, you need to verify whether to keep C or D.) Step 2. Right-click the partition you want to delete and select Delete Volume. Confirm your action by clicking Yes. (This will delete all data on that partition, so ensure you have backed up any important files.) Step 3. Reload the disk information, right-click on the partition you want to merge, and select “Extend Volume”. Then, type the amount of unallocated space (in MB) you want to merge into the target partition. Step 4. Click “Next” and then “Finish” to merge the two partitions into one. Conclusion This post covers two ways to merge disk partitions in Windows 11/10/8/7. EaseUS Partition Master stands out for its ability to merge both adjacent and non-adjacent partitions without losing any data or deleting existing partitions. On the other hand, Disk Management can’t merge partitions directly without unallocated space on the right side of the partition you want to extend. Hence, for beginners, EaseUS Partition Master is the safer and more user-friendly option.