The Flash Translation Layer (FTL) is a sophisticated software system running on your solid state drive (SSD) controller that acts as a translator. Its primary job is to map the logical addresses your computer uses to the actual physical locations...

A recent pair of Windows security updates may cause data loss for some users.  The updates, KB5063878 and KB5062660, appear to impact computers with solid state drives (SSDs). KB5063878, which was released on August 12, 2025, seems linked to more...

In an earlier article, we discussed a novel scam utilizing Seagate hard drives: Sellers were marketing used Exos hard drives as brand-new units, in some cases modifying the S.M.A.R.T. parameters to display lower runtime hours. The scam has spread,...

You’ve just bought a new hard drive — or did you?  On February 8th, Seagate responded to reports that Exos hard drives were being sold with S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) values reset, effectively making the used hard drives...

Southern California is experiencing record-breaking wildfires, with total losses expected to be $50 billion or more. At least five people have died, and thousands have been displaced.At Datarecovery.com, we’ve provided services to businesses, consumers, nonprofits, and state agencies following...

Adaptec® RAID controllers are known for high performance, reliability, and a wide range of features. They offer various RAID levels and connectivity options, along with comprehensive management tools, and the company provides excellent legacy support.  Datarecovery.com provides extensive RAID data...

Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26, 2024, has caused significant damage and killed at least 41 people across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.At Datarecovery.com, we anticipate an influx of water-damaged hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), and servers over...

With their lightning-fast speeds and exceptional durability, solid-state drives (SSDs) are quickly replacing traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) in many applications. In fact, the SSD market is projected to reach a valuation exceeding $125 billion by 2026, though the...

A hard drive voice coil is a type of linear motor consisting of a coil of wire suspended within a strong magnetic field. When an electrical current passes through the coil, it interacts with the magnetic field, generating a force...

Stiction is a portmanteau of “static” and “friction.” In engineering, it’s used to describe the amount of force required to make something move while it’s in contact with another material.  In the data recovery industry, stiction is also used to...