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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...