Category: Knowledgebase

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Micro SD Card Not Detected – What to Do?

A Micro SD card not detected by your phone, camera, or computer can result from physical damage, file system corruption,…

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By Stephen Ferrick
August 1, 2023
Knowledgebase

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Toshiba External Hard Drive Not Showing Up? (Mac/PC Guide)

When a Toshiba external hard drive fails to appear on your Mac or Windows PC, it can be concerning, potentially…

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By Stephen Ferrick
July 10, 2023
Knowledgebase

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Hard Drive Not Detected? BIOS/Hardware Troubleshooting & Recovery Guide

When your computer’s BIOS/UEFI fails to recognize a connected hard drive, it signifies a critical issue preventing the operating system…

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By Stephen Ferrick
July 4, 2023
Clicking Hard Drive Sound - Causes and Solutions
Knowledgebase

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Clicking Hard Drive: Reasons, Fixes & When to Seek Professional Help

A hard disk drive (HDD) making a repetitive clicking noise is a serious symptom indicating potential internal failure. This sound…

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By Stephen Ferrick
March 28, 2023
Knowledgebase

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Accidentally Deleted SSD Files? STOP! Crucial Next Steps & Recovery Facts

Accidentally deleting important files from a Solid-State Drive (SSD) happens quickly. Unlike with traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), where recovery…

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By Stephen Ferrick
March 21, 2023
Knowledgebase

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Can SD Card Data Be Recovered? What You Need to Know

When files are lost due to deletion, formatting, corruption, or physical damage, a key concern is whether SD card data…

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By Stephen Ferrick
March 20, 2023
Knowledgebase

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SSD “Bad Sectors”? Understanding NAND Failure and Professional Recovery

The term “bad sectors” commonly describes physically damaged areas on traditional hard disk drive (HDD) platters that lead to data…

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By Stephen Ferrick
March 17, 2023
Knowledgebase

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Corrupted Flash Drive? Why Recovery Matters More Than Fixing It

When a USB flash drive is plugged in but met with error messages, data access issues arise. Windows might prompt…

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By Stephen Ferrick
February 10, 2023
Knowledgebase

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RAID Controller Failure: Understanding Symptoms & Data Recovery Steps

A RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system relies on its controller to manage drives and present them as one…

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By Stephen Ferrick
February 8, 2023
Knowledgebase

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“Failed to Initialize SD Card” Error: Causes, Risks, and Professional Recovery Solutions

Encountering an error like “Failed to Initialize SD Card” when inserting an SD or MicroSD card into a camera, smartphone,…

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By Stephen Ferrick
February 7, 2023
Knowledgebase

5 min read

RAID Drive Failure Explained: Understanding Risks & Data Recovery

RAID arrays enhance storage performance or redundancy, but individual drive failures are common. A RAID drive failure within a server,…

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By Stephen Ferrick
February 2, 2023
Knowledgebase

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Deleted Files from Your Flash Drive? What to Do First

Accidentally deleted files from a flash drive can often be recovered, but only if the right steps are taken immediately….

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By Stephen Ferrick
January 31, 2023