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Used Hard Drive Scam Spreads: What Consumers Should Know
In an earlier article, we discussed a novel scam utilizing Seagate hard drives: Sellers were marketing used Exos hard drives as brand-new…
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Data Recovery Knowledge
Why Does CHKDSK Take So Long to Run?
If you’ve found this page, you’re probably running CHKDSK, Microsoft’s built-in utility for hard disk drives, and you’re wondering why it’s taking…
Data Loss Prevention
Do “File Shredder” Programs Really Work?
You’ve got sensitive data that you want to destroy, and you want to be extremely thorough. You want to make sure that…
Data Loss Prevention
How to Protect Your Phone from Ransomware
Most ransomware attacks target desktop computers, servers, and high-value storage networks, but in recent years, a growing number of attacks have targeted…
Data Loss Prevention
The 2TB Flash Drive Scam: Why “High-Capacity” Flash Drives Are Fakes
You’re browsing Amazon or eBay, and you see a great deal: A 2-terabyte (TB) USB thumb drive for about $40. Is it…
Data Loss Prevention
Does Recovery Mode Erase Data on an iPhone?
The Apple iPhone’s Recovery Mode deletes everything on the device. Deleted data is completely unrecoverable under most circumstances. Deleted iPhone files are…
Data Recovery Knowledge
A Look Inside Datarecovery.com’s Hard Drive Parts Inventory
In order to recover data from a physically damaged hard drive, engineers need to return the drive to a working condition. That’s…
Data Recovery Knowledge
What Happens During a Data Recovery Media Evaluation?
Most reputable data recovery providers evaluate storage media before providing a quote. In another article, we explained why evaluations are necessary. If…
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The Problem With Flat-Rate Hard Drive Data Recovery
Imagine taking your car to a mechanic that charges a flat rate for every service. Whether you’re getting a routine tune-up or…
Data Recovery Knowledge
Can You Fix a Broken SATA Connector on a Hard Drive?
A hard drive’s Serial ATA (or SATA) connector allows storage media to interface with the computer. It’s essential to hard drive operation,…
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