Firmware corruption can brick your solid-state drive (SSD) by damaging its internal operating instructions. Without functional firmware, the drive can’t effectively communicate with your computer, and your data becomes inaccessible.  Fortunately, SSD firmware corruption is usually treatable — but the...

NVMe drives are fast, but the technology that powers their performance also makes data recovery a significant challenge. The difficulty stems from the NVMe protocol itself, its direct connection to your computer’s processor, and the complex, proprietary ways drive controllers...

You can significantly extend the life of your Solid-State Drive (SSD) by managing its storage capacity, ensuring it operates at a cool temperature, and keeping its firmware up to date. In this article, we’ll explain why those practices are effective...

If your computer suddenly stops recognizing your Solid-State Drive (SSD), the cause can range from a simple loose cable to a critical internal failure.  This checklist will guide you through a basic troubleshooting process for an undetected SSD. We’ll cover...

The controller is the brain of your solid-state drive (SSD). It is responsible for critical tasks like translating data locations, managing wear on the memory cells, correcting errors, and performing garbage collection. When an SSD controller fails, you can’t simply...

The single most important step to take when a solid-state drive (SSD) fails is to immediately power it down and physically disconnect it from the computer.  We’ll explain why in a moment — but if you’re having SSD issues, we...

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...

Losing access to your cryptocurrency wallet is distressing, but when disaster strikes, it’s important to watch out for crypto recovery scams. Bad actors prey on the desperation of users by offering false hope — and while cryptocurrency recovery is often...

If you pass away unexpectedly, your cryptocurrency could be lost forever. By design, there’s no central authority to help your family recover your assets — that’s the point of cryptocurrency, but it can also be a drawback. A crypto inheritance...