Corrupted Hard Drive: How exactly does one deal with it?
When your hard drive is corrupted, it may seem impossible to retrieve the data. However, recovering data from a corrupted hard drive isn’t impossible if you have the right expertise. The first step...
How to Tell if a Hard Drive is Failing
More of us are using hard drives to store and back up our data than ever before. The lifespans of hard drives can vary between devices, but they will all fail at some point. Some fail suddenly...
Common Hard Drive Error Codes
If you’ve ever experienced hard drive failure, you’re aware of how quickly the resulting data loss can occur. Understanding the specific type of failure your hard drive is experiencing not only helps...
Hard Drive Failures vs. Solid-State and Flash Failures
We’ve examined the proper way to assess your data loss situation at the onset and the differences between logical data loss and physical data loss. Now, we’ll discuss the different types of damage...
What type of hard drive should I buy?
For most people, hard drives go beyond being a simple object. They are the keeper of our memories, work files, favorite music tracks, and personal videos. In essence, they are the digital archive of...
Can I recover my data from a physically damaged hard drive?
Has your hard drive ever fallen from your desk? Or have you ever accidentally dropped it? Scenarios like these could cause a hard drive to experience physical media damage (PMD) and as a result, lose...