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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
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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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Modern HDD Drive Technology and Its Impact on PCB Board Swaps
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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
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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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Windows 10 Operating System Will Warn Users of SSD Failure
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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
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What is a SATA Hard Drive?
Data Storage Technology

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
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What is the Lifespan of a Solid State Drive?
Data Storage Technology

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
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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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Understanding How Files Become Corrupted
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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
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How Do I Know If I Have a Fusion Drive?
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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
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