In practical terms, brute force attacks are not a successful method for cracking Bitcoin private keys. Below, we’ll explain why (and how Datarecovery.com has helped Bitcoin holders restore access to their funds). A brute force attack attempts all possible combinations...

Data recovery software can be effective, but it can also cause permanent data loss. Here's what to know before installing.

Sony’s ¾” U-matic cassette format was an industry standard for broadcast and post-production professionals through the 1970s and 1980s. Like all analog formats, U-matic had serious limitations — some U-matic decks were prone to technical issues that resulted in tape...

Are hard drives obsolete? Not by a long shot — but three major laptop manufacturers have taken steps to switch to SSD. Here's why.

SMART hard disk error 301 indicates a failing hard drive or an overheated laptop. Here’s what you need to know to address this common issue.

The 2022 cryptocurrency market is a mixed bag — and depending on your perspective (or more likely, the size of your investments), the news hasn’t been positive through the first six months of the year. That may change soon. The...

Microwave-assisted magnetic recording (MAMR) is a new technique for increasing the areal density of hard drives, which allows for substantial improvements in data storage capacity. In this article, we’ll provide a basic overview of the technology — and the potential...

One of the most important steps in a successful data migration project is the identification of key stakeholders.  In information technology (IT) terminology, a key stakeholder is any individual who participates in fulfilling the requirements of the project. This can...

Japanese manufacturer Showa Denko has announced the shipment of 3.5-inch hard disk media with a storage capacity of 2.6 terabytes (TB) per platter — potentially allowing for hard drive capacities of 30TB or more by late 2023.  The Showa Denko...

For nearly three decades, Beta SP was the standard for broadcasting and professional video archival work. With a low cost per cassette and outstanding quality compared to competing formats, Beta SP was one of the most successful (and profitable) analog...