Simple (and free) PC backup options
Backing up your computer is one of the simplest and fastest ways to protect your...
Is it possible to recover data from a failed SSD?
Since their introduction, solid state drives have been marketed as the clear choice for consumers...
How Many Bad Sectors are Too Many for a Healthy Hard Drive?
Many computer users worry when they see "bad sector" error messages, and sector issues are...
Can You Fix a Broke Hard Drive by Freezing It?
All hard drives eventually fail. Most hard drive manufacturers estimate an operating life of 3-5...
Why You Should Never Assume That Data is Unrecoverable
For many computer users, data loss is an unfortunate eventuality. The best backup systems cannot...
Is a USB Flash Drive More Reliable Than a Hard Drive?
Many computer users transfer files between PCs with USB flash drives. If you regularly use...
7 Stages of Grief for Hard Drive Failure
Hard drives are not equipment—they are pieces of our lives. There are those who see...
Hurricane Sandy May Cost East Coast Businesses Millions in Lost Data
Insurance giant AIG recently estimated that claims related to Hurricane Sandy will result in payouts...
