Buffalo 500 Series NAS Firmware Recovery: A Step-by-Step Guide

Firmware corruption can render your LinkStation 520D unresponsive, inaccessible, or prone to erratic behavior. In most cases, you can update the firmware using Buffalo’s utilities; however, in some circumstances, firmware updates may fail if the NAS is encountering hardware issues. ...
November 19, 2024

When Not to Attempt a NAS Rebuild

Many NAS devices utilize RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations to protect against data loss due to drive failure. When a drive in a RAID array fails, a “rebuild” process is initiated to restore redundancy by copying data to...
November 18, 2024

Data Recovery for Lost Wedding Photos: Steps to Take

We’ll be completely honest: We’re writing this article because our customers frequently mention “lost wedding photos” in their file requests. (For most standard data recovery cases, Datarecovery.com does not charge if the client’s requested files are unrecoverable).  In truth, there’s...
October 21, 2024

Seagate External Hard Drive Won’t Turn On: Troubleshooting Tips

Any hard drive can fail, regardless of brand, usage, or other factors. Seagate external hard drives are no different: Even if you’ve used your external drive sparingly — and you’ve maintained excellent operating conditions — failures can occur.  If the...
October 15, 2024

Avoid Crypto Recovery Scams

In September 2024, the FBI San Diego Field Office seized three websites owned by “cryptocurrency recovery services” that allegedly defrauded victims by promising results that they couldn’t deliver — and charging upfront for each attempt.  Cryptocurrency recovery is a legitimate...
October 9, 2024

Are Microsoft “Single-Use Code” Emails a Security Risk?

Subject: Microsoft account security code From: Microsoft account team  Your single-use code is: ******* If you didn’t request this code, you can safely ignore this email. Someone else might have typed your email address by mistake. Thanks, The Microsoft account...
August 15, 2024

Computer Is On, But The Screen Is Black: Troubleshooting and Data Recovery

One of the most common computer failure scenarios is also one of the most difficult to diagnose: The computer turns on, but the screen is black (or otherwise not responsive).  The core issue is simple: The monitor isn’t receiving a...
July 18, 2024

What Are Cryptocurrency “Address-Poisoning” Attacks?

Address poisoning, also known as address spoofing, is a type of cryptocurrency attack in which an attacker sends a small amount of worthless tokens to a victim. The attacker’s wallet has an address that resembles a wallet used by a...
July 9, 2024

“Getting Windows Ready:” How Long to Wait

You’re booting Windows, and you see a screen that reads: Getting Windows ready Don’t turn off your computer You wait patiently — but eventually, your patience wears thin. How long should you wait for Windows to install updates before performing...
April 2, 2024

“Hard Disk Failure Is Imminent” Error Message: What to Know

During the startup process, certain HP, Dell, and Lenovo computers may present a “hard disk failure is imminent” error message. As you might expect, this is a serious symptom — and if you’re looking for fast answers, you should immediately...
February 23, 2024