Our data recovery customers often ask that we target their databases, and Microsoft SQL Server databases are among the most frequently requested files. In many cases, a SQL Server database is the only important thing on a drive or server...

You’ve probably heard about ransomware, but if you’ve never suffered an infection, it probably seems like a negligible threat. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Ransomware attacks are fairly commonplace, with major attacks compromising data at large enterprises, hospitals, government...

Garbage collection is a process used by solid-state drives (SSDs) to optimize space, improve efficiency, and keep your device working as efficiently as possible. It’s also a common source of confusion for personal computer users — and the name “garbage...

Defragmenting a solid-state drive (SSD) is a bad idea...under most circumstances. Here's a brief overview of how defragmentation works, why it's largely unnecessary for solid-state drives, and what you can do instead.

Data recovery is usually an option, but in some cases, severe damage can put data at risk.

In our work, we frequently encounter widespread misconceptions about data loss. Most of these myths originate from misunderstandings of how hard drives, solid-state drives, RAID arrays, and other devices function. For the most part, they’re harmless, but our goal is...

Even as communication and project management tools like Slack, Cisco Spark, and Hive gain popularity, email continues to be the most widely used medium for both internal and external business communications worldwide. With that level of ubiquity, it’s unsurprising that...

Sept. 2019 – Huawei announced an all-flash storage array, the OceanStor Dorado V6, boasting incredible benchmarks including a 20 million IOPS (input/output operations per second). The array sets a new standard for all-flash systems, but with an expected price tag...

Even as communication and project management tools like Slack, Cisco Spark, and Hive gain popularity, email continues to be the most widely used medium for both internal and external business communications worldwide. Additionally, while it’s largely been overtaken by text...

Phishing attacks can be remarkably sophisticated, and every computer user should extend how they work. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.