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External Hard Drive Not Showing Up on Mac
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External Hard Drive Not Showing Up on Mac

Millions depend on external hard drives to store large amounts of data and transfer files between computers. As a portable ve...

Posted by Timothy Burlee April 21, 2023
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How Long Do Hard Drives Last
Data Storage Technology

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
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How to Remove Hard Drive From Laptop
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How to Remove Hard Drive From Laptop

When it comes time to remove a hard disk drive (HDD) from a laptop, beginners often do not know what to do. However, removing...

Posted by Timothy Burlee March 08, 2023
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Seagate External Hard Drive Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It
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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
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APFS vs Mac OS Extended
Data Storage Technology

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
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Types of Hard Drives (SATA, SAS, and NVMe)
Data Storage Technology

Types of Hard Drives (SATA, SAS, and NVMe)

There are two different types of hard drives used in computers as data storage devices: hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid...

Posted by Yevgeniy Reznik January 30, 2023
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How to Dispose of Hard Drives
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How to Dispose of Hard Drives

Disposing old or unused hard disk drives (HDDs) has never been more essential. Researchers at Cybersecurity Ventures project ...

Posted by Timothy Burlee January 27, 2023
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How to Fix “Reboot and Select Proper Boot Device” for Windows
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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
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These Are the States That Break Their Devices the Most
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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
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Top 5 Common Error Messages on Computers and What they Mean
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Top 5 Common Error Messages on Computers and What they Mean

It is the dreaded text across a dark screen that people cannot click out of, the “error message.” At some point, you have pro...

Posted by Laura Bednar July 23, 2020
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Choosing Between CMR and SMR Technology in Hard Drives
Data Storage Technology

Choosing Between CMR and SMR Technology in Hard Drives

Most people know hard disk drives (HDD) as the form of data storage that uses mechanical parts rather than a solid-state driv...

Posted by Laura Bednar April 29, 2020
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The Effects of Thermal Damage on Hard Drives
Data Storage Technology

The Effects of Thermal Damage on Hard Drives

When people think of environmental damage on their devices, the first thing that may come to mind is simply dropping their de...

Posted by Laura Bednar December 23, 2019
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The Evolution of Hard Disk Drives and Storage Capacity
Data Storage Technology

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
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How SecureData Recovery Handles Burned Hard Drives.
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How SecureData Recovery Handles Burned Hard Drives.

For the most part, a majority of material goods can be repaired, replaced and are covered by insurance when a fire happens. U...

Posted by Laura Bednar January 22, 2019
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How to Erase All Data from your Hard Drive
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How to Erase All Data from your Hard Drive

We usually hear from people who are surprised and disappointed to find that their hard drive has been erased. There are actua...

Posted by Laura Bednar December 14, 2017
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