Choosing the Right Storage Medium for You

Aug 28, 2015 12:00:00 AM

It goes without saying that the amount of data we create is continually increasing. Methods of storing it are numerous and hard drive manufacturers are tempting us with greater capacity, speed, and –...

May 26, 2015 12:00:00 AM

Using SMART Tools to Predict HDD Failure

The best-known methods for predicting hard disk drive (HDD) failure aren't exactly scientific. Grinding and thrashing noises are a reliable indicator that a HDD is about to fail, for example, but...

Feb 25, 2015 12:00:00 AM

An Inside Look at the Hybrid Drive

For the past decade or so, solid state drives (SSDs) have been building popularity in the IT world. First, they infiltrated laptops and mobile devices with their small form factor and the void of...

Feb 9, 2015 12:00:00 AM

A Day in the Life of a Data Recovery Cleanroom Engineer

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be one of our data recovery cleanroom engineers? I asked Steve Hruska, a Hardware R&D Engineer at Kroll Ontrack to take a day and document what he does....

Dec 8, 2014 12:00:00 AM

Data Recovery Tips after a Blackout

Since I started working in Data recovery, I tend to view the stories in the news a little differently. When hearing of a disaster like the recent blackout in Detroit, my first reaction is the same as...

Jan 22, 2014 12:00:00 AM

CHKDSK: Using Thor’s Hammer to Hang a Picture

The power of CHKDSK may be mighty, but could it be too much for a mere human to handle? Many of you know Loki and Thor from recent comic book and movie references, but their history runs much deeper...

Aug 6, 2013 12:00:00 AM

Get “Backup” and Running from Summer Vacation

As summer winds down and companies start anticipating fall, which is busy season for many, it is time to start thinking about what you can do to help get your house in order. More often than not,...

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