Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices often utilize some form of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent/Inexpensive Disks) for redundancy. A single hard drive (or solid-state drive) failure will not cause immediate data loss — the failed drive can be swapped out...

Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices are centralized data hubs that offer convenient access and sharing capabilities. While they’re often redundant, redundancy is not backup — and no storage device is immune to failure.  According to a 2022 report by Uptime ...

Overprovisioning is a technique used in solid-state drive (SSD) engineering in which a portion of the drive’s total storage capacity is reserved and hidden from the user.  If overprovisioning is handled via hardware, this extra space isn’t accessible to you...

You’re selling an old solid-state drive (SSD) — or maybe you’re selling your computer, and you’re including the storage media. How can you make sure that nobody can recover the data and use it maliciously?  The quick answer: Perform a...

Microsoldering is a highly specialized technique in electronics repair that demands precision, expertise, and specialized equipment. It involves repairing small components on a circuit board, which may be no larger than a grain of sand. These components are crucial for...

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...

One minute you’re enjoying a cup of coffee while working on your laptop, and the next, your drink is all over your keyboard.  This nightmare scenario is surprisingly common — it’s one of the most common types of requests that...

You’ve probably heard that opening a hard drive can cause instant data loss. This isn’t always 100% accurate — your data isn’t going to vanish in a puff of smoke or spill onto the floor the second that you open...

Your hard drive’s malfunctioning, and you’re pretty sure it’s an issue with the electronics. Can you simply swap out the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with an identical model?No, for several reasons. First and foremost, finding a truly identical replacement...

You’re getting a new computer, or just replacing your hard disk drive (HDD) with a solid-state drive. What do you do with your old storage media?  This is one of the most common questions we receive — and it’s an...