HDD
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
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
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
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
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
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
Modern HDD Drive Technology and Its Impact on PCB Board Swaps
Modern PCB architecture for HDD storage devices has changed. A fried or damaged PCB could in past years be swapped with a rep...
Posted by Yevgeniy Reznik October 04, 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
Windows 10 Operating System Will Warn Users of SSD Failure
When a hard disk drive (HDD) is on the brink of failure, users can easily tell by the physical signs like grinding or clickin...
Posted by Laura Bednar October 08, 2020
What is a SATA Hard Drive?
A SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) drive is a more common form of data storage than you may think. Though not as ...
Posted by Laura Bednar August 26, 2020
What is the Lifespan of a Solid State Drive?
As technology has progressed, mechanical hard drives are no longer the only storage option for your computer or laptop. Solid...
Posted by Laura Bednar August 20, 2020
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
Understanding How Files Become Corrupted
Nowadays, a lot of our electronic systems have the means to either prevent or quickly repair file corruption soon after i...
Posted by Laura Bednar February 07, 2020
How Do I Know If I Have a Fusion Drive?
Fusion drives are becoming an increasingly common way to store data. Here, we will give a brief overview of what they are, ho...
Posted by Laura Bednar December 05, 2019