How to Password Protect an External Hard Drive on Windows and Mac
Encrypting your information is one of the best ways to protect against a cyber-attack, but what about password protecting an external hard drive?
DriveSavers Review: Cinematographer’s Work Restored From a Corrupted SD Card
After encountering a critical data error during a same-day edit, Robert, a wedding cinematographer from Chicago, turned to DriveSavers for help. Having already experienced two successful data recoveries using DriveSavers in the past, he was confident we could help him restore files from a formatted SD card.
VMware vSAN Data Recovery from Dell VxRail
A government entity lost 19.8 million audio files due to multiple disk failures in their Dell VxRail system. Despite extensive efforts by VMware and Dell support, the data loss was deemed irrecoverable so VMware Tier 4 technical support referred the customer’s Managed Service Provider to DriveSavers.
CrowdStrike-Microsoft Outage: Surviving the Blue Screen of Death
The unexpected recent global Microsoft outage left many businesses and individuals facing the “Blue Screen of Death” and scrambling to regain access to their crucial data. Experiencing disruptions of this sort can be more than just an inconvenience; they can lead to significant data loss, which could have a lasting…
What Does ‘Boot Device Not Found’ Mean and How Can You Fix It?
Imagine this: You wake up ready for a positive and productive day. You head to your office to start the day when you see the following error on your computer screen: “boot device not found.” There’s nothing like unexpected computer issues to ruin your workday. Despite its ominous tone, this…
How to Recover Data after a MacBook Software Crash
In the tech world, encountering software crashes on MacBooks is not uncommon. Crashes can happen for several reasons, from incompatible software updates to hardware issues, leaving users struggling to recover their files in the aftermath. Recovering lost data after a software crash is extremely important for users, as it often…
How to Fix an External Hard Drive That Keeps Disconnecting
Have you ever battled shoes with laces that just won’t stay tied? No matter what you do, you’re left frustrated and in constant danger of tripping. When it comes to your external hard disk drive or solid-state drive (SSD), dealing with constant disconnecting issues can be equally annoying, particularly when…
How to Recover Data When Your External Hard Drive Is Not Showing Files
It can be incredibly stressful when you plug in your external hard drive, expecting to access your important files, photos, or backups, only to find it’s not showing any data. For many of us, external hard drives provide a safety net for our data, offering a simple way to protect…
How to Recover Accidentally Deleted Photos on a Digital Camera
While smartphones are becoming an increasingly popular choice for aspiring photographers, digital cameras remain the best way to capture stunning images at the click of a button. But what happens when those precious moments, stored as photos on your digital camera, are accidentally deleted? It’s a common scenario that can…
Identifying the Signs of a Failing Hard Drive
Imagine your hard drive as the memory vault of your computer, a crucial component where all your valuable data — photos, documents, music, and more — is stored. Like any piece of machinery, your hard drive is not invincible and can start showing signs of wear and tear — but…