Knowledge base
Whether you are just getting acquainted with data recovery or want to immerse yourself into the nuances of this process, here you can find explanations on most questions related to this topic: how files are stored on different digital media, what may cause their loss, what the chances are to restore them and how you can do that without risks. Also, you can gain an insight into data recovery software, learn to make the right choice of tools and apply them properly in various scenarios.
Operations with storages
What is TRIM and how does it work?
These days, solid-state drives have become a popular choice with many computer users and equipment manufacturers. And it’s hardly surprising, given their accelerated speeds, greater durability and much more compact sizing. In addition, as the prices are coming down and larger capacities become available, the ubiquity of SSDs will probably be increasing.
What are the main differences between full and quick format?
Most ordinary computer users feel terrified when they see a message about disk formatting. Mainly because they have no (or a very general) idea of what it is. So, let’s find out what formatting is, what types of formatting exist and what is the difference between quick and full one.
How to safely disconnect a USB-connected storage from a computer?
When using an external USB-connected data storage device like a USB thumb (or an integrated card reader) sometimes you may doubt whether your PC is still accessing or writing information to it. And if you just unplug the storage in the middle of the process, that might result in your files getting corrupted, unreadable or both. At the same time, when you disconnect it using the safe removal option, the chances of data corruption or loss decrease significantly. So, let’s see how to safely unplug a USB-connected storage from your PC or Mac.