How to Guides
The How-To section provides easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for data recovery and data protection tasks. Here you can find detailed tutorials on hard drive recovery, RAID recovery, SSD recovery, data recovery from USB flash drives and other external storage media, data backup and recovery, and other related topics. With our how to guides, you can learn how to recover data from corrupted, deleted, or lost files, as well as how to protect your data from future disasters. Our how to guides are designed to help you quickly and easily perform data recovery tasks, so you can get back to your important work.
How To Fix iPhone Unavailable
Encountering the “iPhone Unavailable” screen can be frustrating, especially if you’ve simply forgotten your passcode or purch...
Posted by Zane Kennedy April 18, 2025
How to Fix I/O Device Error Detected
An I/O device error (Input/Output error) occurs when a storage device — such as a hard drive (HDD), solid-state drive (SSD), ...
Posted by Yevgeniy Reznik April 14, 2025
How to Recover Files from an SD Card on Mac
Losing important files from an SD card on a Mac can be stressful, especially if those files include irreplaceable photos, wor...
Posted by Yevgeniy Reznik April 04, 2025
iPhone Is Working but the Screen Is Black? How to Fix
When your iPhone screen goes black but your phone is still functioning, it can be a frustrating and confusing experience. You...
Posted by Yevgeniy Reznik March 27, 2025
How To Disable Copilot on Windows 11 and 10
Microsoft Copilot is a powerful feature in Windows, but many people remain cautious of the AI assistant, citing privacy conce...
Posted by T.J. Burlee March 24, 2025
How to Fix an iPhone That Keeps Restarting
If your iPhone keeps restarting, it could be due to issues like outdated or incomplete iOS updates, battery health degradatio...
Posted by T.J. Burlee March 18, 2025
Failed Windows 11 Update: Outlining the Next Steps
Keeping Windows 11 up to date is crucial for security, performance, and stability. Microsoft regularly releases updates to pa...
Posted by Zane Kennedy March 04, 2025
How To Recover Data After a Power Surge or Outage
No place and no person is ever completely immune to power surges and voltages. You can invest in various ways to keep your co...
Posted by Monica J. White February 27, 2025
How To Downgrade to Windows 10: Step-by-Step Guide
Downgrading from Windows 11 to Windows 10 can feel overwhelming. Many users worry about losing important data or dealing with...
Posted by T.J. Burlee February 18, 2025
Bootrec /Fixboot Errors on Windows 10 & 11
Startup problems on Microsoft Windows can often be resolved using built-in tools like the bootrec /fixboot command, a reliabl...
Posted by Yevgeniy Reznik February 11, 2025
USB Device Not Recognized? Common Causes & Solutions
Sometimes, your computer fails to recognize a connected USB device, such as a flash drive or hard disk, causing the follo...
Posted by Yevgeniy Reznik January 24, 2025
Windows 10 Startup Repair: When, Why and How to Use It
Windows 10 Startup Repair is a vital tool for diagnosing and resolving boot-related issues on Microsoft Windows systems. ...
Posted by T.J. Burlee January 16, 2025
How To Fix a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on Windows PC
A blue screen of death (BSOD) refers to a fatal display error following a system crash on a Windows PC. The error message can...
Posted by T.J. Burlee December 24, 2024
How to Put Your iPhone in Recovery Mode
If your iPhone is continually freezing, unresponsive, or stuck on the Apple logo, you might need to put it in recovery mode t...
Posted by T.J. Burlee December 18, 2024
How to Start Windows 10/11 in Safe Mode
Safe Mode is a diagnostic startup mode in Windows. It loads only the essential drivers and services your computer needs, crea...
Posted by Scott McMacken December 06, 2024