Hard drive firmware is the embedded software which controls the running of your hard drive. Most of it is stored within hidden sectors on the hard drive, and in normal operation you wouldn’t know it was there. Whenever you power … Continue reading
Bang Goes The Theory – Series 6 Episode 3 – March 26th I love Bang Goes The Theory. I loved the alcohol powered motorbikes last week and find it a good doorway into ideas, which are presented in a fun … Continue reading
There is never a good time for your hard drive to fail. It always happens when you have something urgent to work on. Before you start frantically trying to gain access to your data, take a deep breath and read … Continue reading
We are often asked the same questions, so here is a selection of the most common, with some fairly detailed answers. Feel free to ask more questions in the comments. Maybe we can do a Data Recovery Q & A. … Continue reading
The world of hard drives and Data Recovery can be full of jargon. Some explanations of the most common terms can be found below. PCB. The PCB, Card or Logic Board is where the electronics and some firmware are stored. … Continue reading
Some tests carried out by the “Non-Volatile Systems Laboratory” have revealed some serious flaws with SSDs ability to be securely erased. When using standard tools designed for spinning disks, the results were understandably bad. They also tried the built-in “Security … Continue reading
Seagate Barracuda drives are often thought of as premium quality hard drives, which is largely true. The build quality of these drives is solid and they feel heavy and look good when compared to some other drives. They are however … Continue reading
With their designer looks and an abundance of different interfaces, it is no surprise that they are so popular. There is however one main reason that people send us their drives, and that is because they are not working. Continue reading
These Maxtor slimline drives are only 16mm deep compared to the usual 22mm depth for 3.5″ hard drives. This may be the reason they have been so popular in recent years. Sometimes known as “Fireball 3″ or “DiamondMax Plus 8″ … Continue reading
