While regularly backing up data is the most effective method of preventing permanent data loss of almost any kind, computer users should be aware of the basic signs of data loss. By shutting down a hard drive or other storage device as soon as possible when real hard disk problems…
Hard Drive Failure Symptoms
Because hard drives are mechanical devices with a variety of moving parts that must be properly aligned, they are prone to failure and data loss. A common problem is that many computer users do not recognize the symptoms of a failing hard drive right away and continue to use their…
What Are the Most Common Types of Data Loss?
At Hard Drive Recovery Associates, we receive thousands of cases each year, and while no two are exactly alike, we’ve discovered that many of our clients experience data loss for the same reasons in many cases. Here are a few of the most common types of data loss to be…
What’s All The Fuss About Data Recovery
We use data everywhere. From our own personal information to school or work-related documents and files, we have different uses for these data and require 24/7 access to it when the need arises. In our modern world, most of these data are stored in digital mediums like computers or smart…
Fixing A Corrupted Hard Drive Without Tools
The computer needs the hard drive in order to store and retrieve data needed by its user. It is a non-volatile memory hardware that also goes by the name HD, HDD, or hard disk drive. These devices are set up so that they work even when the computer is off.…
Level Up Your Computer Memory With A New SSD
Most computer and laptop owners are aware that their gadgets have a hard drive in place, where data and files are saved and stored. Some even go to great lengths and purchase a backup – an external hard drive where they transfer precious data to free up space on the…
Why Buy An External Hard Drive In 2021?
Our daily life revolves around the multiple use of technology. From smartphone use to the use of household appliances, we all have learned to incorporate their use in our daily lives. Back in the days, only a handful of people had personal computers or laptops of their own. There was…
Data Security On The Cloud
As we attempt to speed up transactions – whether in the government or in private companies – the processes of all offices and agencies are centralized and thus computerized. Like any form of technology, centralizing data and files has its pros and cons. It means that people in the same…
Disaster Recovery And Recovering Fire Damaged Hard Drives
Even if you don’t live in Canada you’ve probably heard about the wildfire that almost obliterated the booming oil town of Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada. While authorities are still looking into the cause of the fire that destroyed 20% of the city it cannot be denied that this fire…