Recovery Basics
Signs a Memory Card Should Be Copied Today
A memory card that stumbles, disconnects, or shows broken files should be copied now, not after the next event.
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Recovery Basics
Recycle Bin Recovery Versus a Backup Restore
The recycle bin and a backup solve different mistakes. Knowing which one you have prevents a worse second mistake.
Recovery Basics
What to Write Down Before a Repair Shop Visit
Before you hand a drive to a repair shop, record what is wrong, what you need back, and what you will not authorize.
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When a Drive Letter Changes, Files May Be Fine
A drive that shows up under a new letter is often the same disk. Look for the name before you panic.
Recovery Basics
Why Reformatting Can Erase the Only Copy
Reformatting a drive to start fresh can wipe the only copy of your files. Pause before you erase a disk.
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A Checklist for an Old Laptop Found in a Closet
When you find an old laptop, stabilize it and copy the files before you update, wipe, or recycle the machine.
Recovery Basics
Telling a Full Drive From a Failing Drive
A full drive and a failing drive feel similar at first. The next step is different, so learn the signs.