What Is a Hard Drive Service Area (SA)? The Hidden Heart of Your HDD

What Is a Hard Drive Service Area? Ever heard of a Hard Drive Service Area (SA) on a hard drive? Most people haven’t — yet it’s quietly one of the most vital components of any HDD. While it’s not a physical part you can remove, the SA is like the central nervous system of your […]

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What Are M-Discs and Can They Really Last Up To 1,000 Years?

Have you heard about the “magical” M-Disc and the claim that they can last a thousand years? Well, if you haven’t, and they slipped under the radar, don’t worry. The company that developed them had a short and interesting journey before it went bankrupt in 2016. But, while it lasted, some of the claims made […]

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5 Steps You Can Take To Keep Your Business Data Protected

We live in the digital age. The traditional methods of storing business data—on paper—are long gone. Technology has increasingly driven businesses to adopt paperless environments, where all data is stored digitally. The transformation has also impacted how that information is securely protected. Although the move to digital is wise, there are still issues. A paper […]

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What Is The Best Way To Store Digital Data Long Term?

Although storage capacities continue to increase and evolve constantly, one fact remains unchanged. That is the need to store data. Of particular concern is the safe and long-term storage of that data. This is an issue that dates back to the days of storing information in analog form (such as on hard copy) up to […]

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Data Recovery Diagnostics or Evaluation - When It's Free and When It's Not

Probably the most critical part of the data recovery process is diagnostics. Typically, this is a free service provided by most data recovery providers. But, as is the case with pretty much everything else these days, there are exceptions. So, when can you expect a free diagnostic and evaluation? Here’s a scenario for you to […]

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