Hard drives are one of the most important parts of our computers and smart devices. These components are where our most precious memories and valued information live. Understanding how hard drives work is key to properly maintaining them for functionality and longevity. But learning how a hard drive works is…
Laptop Parts When was the last time you opened the hood of your car? Chances are that unless you’ve had the misfortune of a breakdown, you’ve only popped open your hood to add windshield washer fluid or check your oil level. But, unless you’re an enthusiast or technician, you probably…
Data storage methods Shopping for a bag or purse that’s fit-for-purpose can quickly turn into a daunting task. Whether or not you have prior experience, you have to respect the decision-making process! Selecting a bag to serve the practical purpose of holding everything you need to carry isn’t easy. And…
Setting up a RAID configuration is a helpful way to maximize storage capacity, amplify performance and reduce risks of data loss. RAID-based storage solutions use all the best parts of a group of hard drives to create an efficient, reliable data storage unit. RAIDs come in many shapes and sizes—each…
How often do you perform a computer backup? Probably not often enough! Well, if you didn’t back up last Wednesday, March 31st, which was World Backup Day, or have a regular backup schedule, backup now because it’s just a matter of time that your computer will fail. Do you ever…
What do you do if you’re a small to medium-sized business—or even a freelancer or consultant— who can’t afford the capital investment to buy high-capacity servers? You still need your drives to deliver fast read and write speeds with ample storage space, but the cost is so prohibitive! Depending on…
The digital world is a dangerous place. Malware, ransomware, and other hostile forces seem to lurk around every corner. The reality is that if you aren’t careful (and sometimes even if you are), your device could easily become the next victim of data theft. With hacker attacks occurring every 39…
5 Hard Drive Manufacturers You Should Know The hard drive is an essential (maybe the most essential) component of your desktop PC and laptop. Hard drives come in almost every shape and size and have more metrics to choose from than an all-you-can-eat buffet. So how do you know…
Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) are frequently used by small to medium-sized businesses to help expand digital storage capacity. This innovation in hard drive technology has revolutionized the way businesses save their data and prevented many from having to make big capital investments in oversized drives and other expensive…
As of February 2019, nearly three-quarters (74%) of Americans owned a laptop or desktop computer. This is a staggering number of users, but probably very few of us can accurately answer the question, “What kind of hard drive do I have?” Many computer owners are more concerned about download speeds,…
