Data Storage
Hidden Danger of Unsanitized Hard Drives
Secure Data Recovery, the leader in RAID, SSD, and hard drive recovery, recently outlined how to properly dispose of hard dri...
Posted by Timothy Burlee May 16, 2023
What to Do if Your USB Drive is Not Showing Up
When you plug in a USB drive, you want to be able to use it — it’s frustrating when it doesn’t show up, but the good news...
Posted by Yevgeniy Reznik March 24, 2023
NVMe vs. SSD: Which Is Better?(Performance, Form, & Cost)
If you’re shopping for a new PC or laptop, or looking at building your own device, you might have come across both “SSD” and ...
Posted by Yevgeniy Reznik March 22, 2023
How Long Do Hard Drives Last
What if replacing a hard disk drive (HDD) was more scientific and less speculative? Given the lack of accessible data for har...
Posted by Timothy Burlee March 08, 2023
Seagate External Hard Drive Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It
If your Seagate external hard drive isn’t working, you can try a few simple troubleshooting solutions.
Posted by Yevgeniy Reznik February 28, 2023
APFS vs Mac OS Extended
Users format their hard disk drives (HDDs) for numerous reasons. For example, they might want to switch operating systems. Fo...
Posted by Timothy Burlee February 10, 2023
How to Fix “Reboot and Select Proper Boot Device” for Windows
If your computer is showing a black screen with the error “Reboot and Select Proper Boot Device” when starting your device, i...
Posted by Yevgeniy Reznik November 22, 2022
These Are the States That Break Their Devices the Most
While the personal technology that we have daily access to is incredibly capable and complex, with great power, comes great r...
Posted by Yevgeniy Reznik September 30, 2022
Recovering Data from a Damaged SanDisk Flash Drive
Flash drives keep important documents close at hand. These small, high-capacity devices fit on keychains or in a pocket. Many...
Posted by Philip Bader January 29, 2022
SSD Endurance and Why It's Important
For most consumers, the shelf life of a digital storage device might not be the principal factor that informs their decision ...
Posted by Philip Bader March 24, 2021
How to Choose the Right Level for Your RAID System
Last week, we outlined the different storage configurations that are available for your RAID system. After you choose your st...
Posted by Laura Bednar May 22, 2020
Choosing Between a SAN and NAS: The Pros and Cons
If you're looking for electronic storage options for computer files, Storage Attached Network SAN and Network Attached Storag...
Posted by Laura Bednar November 19, 2019
The Evolution of Hard Disk Drives and Storage Capacity
What began as a 6-foot tall disk storage device with 50 platters has evolved into a Hard Disk Drive with a 2.5 inch platter. ...
Posted by Laura Bednar February 07, 2019
Spring Cleaning your Digital Life to Protect your Data
Spring has sprung and it’s an optimal time to declutter your digital life. Besides the promise of order and ease in finding w...
Posted by Laura Bednar March 19, 2018
4 Different Types of Flash Memory
Flash memory, known to most experts as a computer memory that is not volatile, means that you have unconditional support for ...
Posted by Laura Bednar September 29, 2016