March, 2010 | DataRecoveryUnion.com

A tape drive is a data storage device that reads and writes data stored on a magnetic tape. It is typically used for off-line, archival data storage. Tape media generally has a favorable unit cost and long archival stability. A tape drive provides sequential access storage, unlike a disk drive, which provides random access storage.…

Data Storage

Top 20 Most Popular Network Attached Storage on Amazon.com

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Network-attached storage (NAS) is file-level computer data storage connected to a computer network providing data access to heterogeneous network clients. A NAS unit is a computer connected to a network that only provides file-based data storage services to other devices on the network.…

Hard Disk Repair

How To Completely Clean Data From Your Hard Drives And SSDs? (Part I)

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With stories abounding of identity theft aided by information lifted from discarded storage devices, you want devices you no longer plan to use to have no usable information when they head out the door. Here’s how to wipe them clean. Why Erasing Files Is Not Enough Sure, you could erase the contents of the drive, but keep this in mind: the act of erasing a file does not remove it from a storage device.…

Hard Disk Repair

How To Completely Clean Data From Your Hard Drives And SSDs? (Part II)

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Seagate (including Maxtor) SeaTools for DOS Use Full Erase to zero-fill your hard disk.Western Digital Data Lifeguard Diagnostics Use Write Zeros to drive to zero-fill your hard disk1. Determine the brand and model of hard disk you want to overwrite.…

Hard Disk Repair

How To Completely Clean Data From Your Hard Drives And SSDs? (Part III)

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Wiping Drives and Free Space with SDelete SDelete is a free program from Microsoft’s TechNet Sysinternals collection. It runs from the command line, and can be used to wipe drives, wipe files, or wipe free space. Time Needed: Varies; from a few minutes to several hours, depending upon size and speed of drive and computer Software: TechNet Sysinternal’s SDelete Available from http://technet.microsoft.com…

Data Storage

WD Introduces 2.5-inch SATA Hard Drives for AV/DVR and Surveillance Markets

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As demand has increased for digital video storage, including high-definition (HD) video, and as the variety of video-systems configurations increases, WD® expanded its line of hard drives for AV/DVR and surveillance applications to include small form factor, 2.5-inch SATA hard drives.…

Data Storage

Top 20 Most Popular USB Hard Drives on Amazon.com

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Definition: USB flash drives are compact file storage devices to save your information externally. Flash drives are about the size of a disposable lighter and can be conveniently worn around your neck or attached to your keychain. The end of the flash drive is inserted into the USB port on the computer.…

Data Storage

Top 20 Most Popular External Hard Drives on Amazon.com

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External hard drives are ideal for backing up your hard drive or storing additional media separately from your main hard drive. Photos, videos, and digital music have all become so popular in recent years that people need a place to put it all.…

Data Storage

WD My Passport AV 320 GB Portable External Media Drive

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WD® introduced its new My Passport™ AV portable media drives. Designed specifically for video storage and playback, the new My Passport AV portable media drives deliver a plug-and-play experience for digital media enthusiasts. Available now at select retailers and WD’s online store, the My Passport AV portable media drive is offered with 320 GB of capacity.…

Data Storage

My Book World Edition II 4 TB

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Brand: Western Digital Elements Model: WDH2NC40000N Port RJ-45: 1 x 10/100/1000M HDD Interface: 2 x SATA Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/Mac OS X Tiger or Leopard Form Factor: Desktop Capacity: 4 TB RAID: Raid 1 Dimensions: 6.5″ x 6.3″ x 3.9″ Weight: 5.51 lbs.…

March 2010

Two Recommendation Tape Drives