A hard drive’s landing zone (or LZone, or LZ) identifies the parking location of the read/write heads. Here’s a detailed…
Buying used hard drives can save you money, but “refurbished" storage media carries significant risks. Here’s what you need to…
All electronic devices need to be connected to a surge protector, and that’s particularly true for devices that store data.…
An improper PC shutdown probably isn’t a big deal — but it could cause a hard drive failure. Here’s an…
Operating a hard drive at over 10,000 feet can put data at risk. Here’s an explanation of why HDD failures…
The VCRs of the world are breaking down. Functioning film projectors are increasingly hard to find. Tapes and film degrade…
If your family recorded home videos between the 1930s and the 1970s, odds are they captured that vacation or piano…- You’ve got a big box of VHS tapes, Super 8 reels, or other analog video films sitting in your attic.…
Converting VHS tapes to modern formats can be risky, but the right video conversion team can help — even when…
A hard drive’s RPM does not affect its lifespan directly, but faster drives offer better performance overall. Here’s an overview.
