The files that make up VMs are put in the same folder in a datastore by default.

They are:

1. VM Configuration File (.vmx) – is a text file, the most critical file for a VM. It will be populated by many settings governing not only what virtual hardware is presented to and seen by the guest OS but also parameters needed to properly work with a particular OS.
2. VM Disk Metafile (.vmdk) and Flat File (-flat.vmdk) – represents the VM hard disks and always come in pairs. The VMDK file contains metadata used by ESX/ESXi, describing the -flat.vmdk file that is the data file that represents the VM hard disk. Whenever we add a hard disk to our VM, we will have a new pair (.vmdk and -flat.vmdk).
3. VM BIOS State File (.nvram) -  is created when the VM is created and represents the BIOS of the VM.
4. VMkernel Swap File (.vswp) – is used by the ESX/ESXi host if it needs to swap the VM out of RAM. This file is always equal in capacity to the amount of RAM configured for a VM unless the VM has a memory reservation. In that case, it will be reduced by the amount of the reservation.
5. VM Log Files (.log) – will grow to 5 MB in capacity before being rotated. 10 generations of log files will be kept before being rotated out and deleted, by default.

The BTX Form Factor is the latest in motherboard designs. The major
concern behind this design is the layout of heat-producing components such
as chipsets, processors, and graphics controllers. This design specifies that all
heat-producing components can use the primary airflow of the computer
thereby reducing the need for additional cooling fans that produce more
noise. The BTX Form Factor specifies better placement of components for
backpanel I/O controllers. Although it is smaller than the Micro ATX in size,
the BTX design is scalable and can be taken to the tower-size cases.

ATX stands for Advanced Technology Extended. This technology was
designed by Intel to allow easier expansion. With most of the components integrated
onto the motherboard, there is still sufficient scope to add additional
components. The expansion slots are located at right angles to the processor
and memory, which makes it easier to install full-length adapter cards. Moreover,
the processor and memory are located at the back of the card, in line
with the power supply, which makes better air flow for cooling them. It
supports soft power off support, meaning that the system can be turned off
using the operating system instead of using the power switch. It also supports
a 3.3 volt power supply from an ATX power supply. The power supply
connector is a single 20-pin connector.

Have you ever wanted to change the name Windows is registered to without reinstalling the computer?

First load up the registry editor (Start -> Run then type regedit and press the ok button) and follow this path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> Microsoft -> WindowsNT -> Current Version. In the window on the right find the RegisteredOrganization and RegisteredOwner string values and change them to whatever you like. Once that’s done simply exit and you’re set.

Now whenever someone looks at your system properties, the OS will be registered to the right person.

If you are having a USB flash/pen drive with write-protection switch, you can adjust the switch as per the manual to enable or disable the write-protection feature. But I’ve come across many who complain that their USB flash/pen drives are showing on system as write-protected and so they are not able to add or delete or even format the same. After lot of research, I came across an utility which can solve the issue by doing Low-Level Formatting only for USB flash/pen drives. I tried the utility on a 4GB USB pen drive and found that it solved the issue easily within few minutes. Download USB Low-Level Formatter Utility from the following Link – http://www.apacer.com/en/support/downloads/Repair_v2.9.1.8A.zip

Run this utility and you’ll find your USB flash/pen drive back in working condition.