Windows File Recovery Review: Can Microsoft’s Tool Do the Job?
What this article involved: Features: what Microsoft’s command-line recovery tool can do. Hands-on testing: how the tool was tested, and the results and observations. Comparison: how it stacks up against other popular recovery tools. A hands-on review of Windows File Recovery, Microsoft’s own recovery tool. It covers how to use it, the test results, what […]
How to Recover Deleted Videos From an SD Card
What this article involved: Your chances: what affects SD card video recovery. Windows and Android: recovery steps for both platforms. Cameras and GoPros: recovering straight from the device, and the extra hurdles with video files. A guide to recovering deleted videos from SD cards on Windows and Android, including footage from cameras and GoPros. Read […]
11 Best Backup and Recovery Software: Top Picks for Individuals, Organizations and Enterprises
My role: editor. What the article covers: Selection criteria: the parameters used to choose each tool. Picks by size: the best options for individuals, medium-sized organizations and enterprises. Specialist tools: disk imaging tools and open-source honorable mentions. A roundup of backup and recovery software for everyone from home users to enterprises, plus disk imaging and […]
8 Best USB Recovery Tools
My role: editor. What the article covers: Selection criteria: the factors used to choose each USB recovery tool. Eight picks: the tools that made the list, plus honorable mentions and products to avoid. Quick comparison: a side-by-side of the apps reviewed and a final pick. A roundup of USB flash drive recovery software, with a […]
10 Best Photo Recovery Software to Restore Lost Pictures and Images
My role: editor. What the article covers: Why each made the list: the criteria behind every pick. Ten tools: photo recovery apps for PCs, laptops, SD cards and cameras. A picker: a quick way to choose the right tool for your situation. A roundup of photo recovery software for computers, memory cards and cameras, with […]
SD Card Says It Needs to Be Formatted? Here’s How to Fix It
What this article involved: Why it happens: the causes behind the format prompt. Rescue the files first: recovering data before formatting. Format, then escalate: formatting safely, and what to do if that doesn’t fix the card. A guide to the “needs to be formatted” message on SD cards that recovers the files first, then fixes […]
External Hard Drive Not Showing Files Though They Still Exist? Here’s What to Do
What this article involved: Protect the data: steps that stop the files from being lost for good. Fixes: ways to make hidden or missing files appear again. Backup and next steps: restoring from a backup, and what to do if nothing has worked yet. A troubleshooting guide for external drives that seem full but show […]
Toshiba Hard Drive Recovery: Recover Data From Toshiba Drives
What this article involved: Is it possible?: what can and can’t be recovered from a Toshiba drive. Recovery and repair: recovering the data, then fixing a drive that misbehaves. Dead drives and prevention: options for physically damaged drives, and how to protect a drive from data loss. A recovery guide for Toshiba hard drives, covering […]
How to Fix an SD Card Without Formatting (Including Android)
What this article involved: Causes: what corrupts an SD card. Recovery: getting data off a memory card without formatting it. Six fixes: repair methods for Windows, plus Android-specific ones. A guide to recovering data from a corrupted SD card and fixing it without a format, on both Windows and Android. Read the full article on […]
How to Fix and Recover Data From a USB Flash Drive That Isn’t Recognized
What this article involved: Why it happens: the reasons Windows won’t recognize a USB drive. Six cases: a fix for each symptom, from no drive at all to RAW, unallocated or 0 bytes. Recovery: getting the data back along the way. A troubleshooting guide for unrecognized USB drives, organized by what the reader actually sees, […]