Data Recovery Knowledge
RAID 10, Explained: Should You Use It?
RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks (or, alternatively, Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks). It’s a technology that allows multiple hard…
R&D
Guides, research, and case notes from the Datarecovery.com laboratories
Data Loss Prevention
“Getting Windows Ready”: How Long to Wait
You’re booting Windows, and you see a screen that reads: Getting Windows ready Don’t turn off your computer You wait patiently, but…
Data Recovery Knowledge
Categories of Hard Drives
Hard disk drives (HDDs) are typically categorized by their interface or by the technology used to store data. In this article, we’ll…
Ransomware Recovery
What Is Data Exfiltration in Cybersecurity?
Data exfiltration refers to any malicious attack that steals data from the victim. It’s also known as “data theft,” though the term…
Data Recovery Knowledge
What Is a Hard Drive’s ROM Chip?
Many modern hard drives have a Read Only Memory (ROM) chip on their printed circuit boards (PCBs). The ROM contains firmware, which…
Cryptocurrency
Pig Butchering Crypto Scams: Watch for These Red Flags
If you’re considering an investment in cryptocurrency, make sure you’re purchasing through a trusted resource, and if a new “friend” tells you…
Data Recovery Knowledge
Understanding External Hard Drive Enclosures
While solid-state drives (SSDs) are quickly becoming the go-to option for internal data storage, external hard drives are still popular with consumers,…
Data Recovery Knowledge
What Happens When You Drop a Hard Drive in Water?
If you’ve dropped liquid onto a hard drive, or dropped a hard drive into liquid, the prognosis for data recovery is good.…
Ransomware Recovery
FBI Reports: Ransomware Complaints Rose By 18% in 2023
The FBI’s 2023 Internet Crime Report (PDF) shows the dramatic growth of the ransomware industry and details some of the techniques that…
Data Recovery Knowledge
How to Check If An SD Card Is Corrupted
SD (Secure Digital) is a flash memory card format used in digital cameras, mobile phones, and other electronic devices. It is an…
Data Recovery Knowledge
What Are Data Recovery Specialists?
Data recovery specialists are engineers who repair hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), flash media, RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) systems, and…
Data Recovery Knowledge
Hard Drive Spins But Is Not Detected: How To Fix
If your hard drive seems to “spin up,” but your computer can’t recognize it, you’ve got a problem, but in many cases,…
Data Recovery Knowledge
How to Destroy a Mobile Phone Permanently
Most of our customers want to recover data from damaged storage devices, but occasionally, clients ask us how they can permanently destroy…
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