Hard Disk
Can Hot Summer Temperatures Damage Your Hard Drive?
Hard drives are designed to work in a wide range of environments, and a sudden heat wave probably won’t cause your drive…
R&D
Guides, research, and case notes from the Datarecovery.com laboratories
Data Loss Prevention
What Is a BIOHD-8 Hard Drive Error?
A BIOHD-8 error code indicates a failing storage device, most commonly a hard drive, though solid-state drives (SSDs) may also present this…
Cryptocurrency
The Horizon Crypto Hack: How Blockchain Bridges Become Targets
Hackers have stolen approximately $100 million in various cryptocurrencies from Horizon, according to public statements from Horizon’s developers. https://twitter.com/harmonyprotocol/status/1540110924400324608 Horizon is a…
Cryptocurrency
Can Brute Force Attacks Crack Bitcoin Private Keys?
In practical terms, brute force attacks are not a successful method for cracking Bitcoin private keys. Below, we’ll explain why (and how…
Data Loss Prevention
Before Using Data Recovery Software, Read This
Data recovery software can be effective, but it can also cause permanent data loss. Here's what to know before installing.
Video
Sony U-matic: Analog to Digital Conversion for Video Professionals
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…
Storage Industry
Dell, HP, and Lenovo Will No Longer Offer Laptops with Hard Drives
Are hard drives obsolete? Not by a long shot, but three major laptop manufacturers have taken steps to switch to SSD. Here's…
Hard Disk
What Is HP’s SMART Hard Disk Error 301?
SMART hard disk error 301 indicates a failing hard drive or an overheated laptop. Here’s what you need to know to address…
Cryptocurrency
U.S. Senate Eyes Cryptocurrency Bill. Here’s What That Means for Investors.
The 2022 cryptocurrency market is a mixed bag, and depending on your perspective (or more likely, the size of your investments), the…
Hard Disk
Microwave-Assisted Magnetic Recording: A Brief Guide
Microwave-assisted magnetic recording (MAMR) is a new technique for increasing the areal density of hard drives, which allows for substantial improvements in…
Cloud
Defining Key Stakeholders in a Data Migration Project
One of the most important steps in a successful data migration project is the identification of key stakeholders. In information technology (IT)…
Data Recovery News
Hard Drive Storage Capacities May Increase to 30TB in 2023
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…
Video
The History of Sony Betacam SP
For nearly three decades, Beta SP was the standard for broadcasting and professional video archival work. With a low cost per cassette…
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