TeraCopy vs. Windows’ built-in file copy. Sounds riveting. Look, I’ve been wrestling with computers since they were the size of refrigerators, and you know what they say: the only constant is that Microsoft will always find a way to screw up something simple. So, let’s crack this nut open.
Okay, the article highlights a few things. First, TeraCopy apparently verifies the copied files… so you don’t end up with a corrupted mess. Windows DOESN’T do that BY DEFAULT. Now isn’t that a kick in the pants? Imagine copying all yer vacation photos to a hard drive, only to find out later that half of them look like outta focus alien butt cracks! I tell ya, the only thing worse than a corrupted file is a corrupted personal file. wink wink
Looks like speed is another selling point. They’re saying TeraCopy might be faster than the ol’ clunky Windows transfer, especially with big files. Well, son, my dating life ain’t as fast as it used to be either. But SERIOUSLY. Time is money as the sayin’ goes.
They also mention that TeraCopy can handle errors better, skipping problem files instead of just throwing a hissy fit and stopping the whole process. I like that. Kind of like when my wife tells me to take out the trash AGAIN! I just skip it and claim I didn’t hear it. Maybe it’s TeraCopy I need in my marriage… huh. Good thought there.
TeraCopy DOES seem like a step up from Windows. But you know what the truth is? For most folks, Windows’ built-in copy works just fine. They’re not moving terabytes of data around every day. They’re just copying pictures of lil’ insert pet name here and maybe some tax returns. For that? Windows is usually okay.
BUT (and that’s a big but, much like the neighbor’s wife), if you’re dealing with large file transfers, especially when transferring to external hard drives or USB drives, I’d suggest giving TeraCopy a free run at it.-
I will say this, though: be careful where you get your copy of it from. Malware love to dress up as legit software these days. I would recommend you get it from the home page here: TeraCopy Official Site
Look, at the end of the day, it’s all about what works for you. Don’t take my word for it or even this article’s word for it. If you’re happy with Windows’ copy, then stick with it. But if you are consistently running into problems or the speed is slow after a few years here, TeraCopy might be worth a shot. Might save you some headaches… and maybe some inappropriate vacation photos. Elbow nudge
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go yell at my computer for not being as fast as John Wick reloading a shotgun. This ol’ timer still hasn’t gotten used to those new, fast NVMe drives! The world moves too fast!
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