If you are using a Dell EqualLogic PS6100 RAID array, and one of your disks fails, don’t worry. You can replace the failed disk yourself, without having to take your entire system in for repair. It all depends on the failure cause and on how many disks failed. Learn how you can replace a failed […]
It’s not unusual to get a “History Of Failure” warning sign in your Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage array. Dell EqualLogic storage arrays are a great option for small businesses because they’re affordable and easy to use. But like all storage arrays, they’re not immune to problems. History Of Failure message appears when the disk […]
If you’ve ever connected your iPhone to your computer and seen the Attempting Data Recovery screen, you may wonder what it means. And, more importantly, how you can fix it and recover your data. When you connect your iPhone to your computer, iTunes tries to back up your device. If there is an issue with […]
The computer hard drive stores the files and all kinds of information and applications in the computer system. Other parts of your computer work together to show you the applications and files stored on your hard drive. Hard drives (aka HDD or hard disk drives) are made of spinning disks, or platters, that store the […]
As an external hard drive user, you may face this problem when connecting it to your Windows computer. The error happens when the Windows Disk Management does not recognize Disk 1, it’s labeled Disk Unknown Not Initialized. The issue is that when you try to initialize using Disk Management, it says the disk is not […]
Formatting the SD card not only ensures that you can use the card’s maximum storage capacity, but also encourages you to backup the contents of your SD card regularly so that you don’t lose your work. There are several ways to format an SD card, depending on what sort of device you have available. You […]
It’s essential to back up your computer’s data on an external hard drive (HD) to prevent any loss due to ransomware, disk error, accidental deletion, or any kind of physical damage. Having a backup will allow you to restore your data quickly. There are two types of backup: partial backup and system backup. With any […]
RAID 5, or Redundant Array of Independent Disks 5, is a data storage configuration. It employs blocks with parity information spread across multiple disks. This type of setup allows you to store the same information on multiple drives. Which can be incredibly useful if one drive fails. Despite this advantage, there are minimum requirements that […]
An SD card, or a secure digital card, is a small flash memory card used for storing data. You can use SD cards, sometimes known as memory cards, in digital cameras, camcorders, mobile phones, and video game consoles. When choosing an SD card, it’s important to consider what you’ll be using it for. If you’re […]
