#Recover Data from SSD Drive

[rhonuscorner]

SO, ABOUT THAT ART GIVE AWAY I'M HOSTING

I'm very sorry to say I have to cancel it due to circumstances beyond my control.

The main reason for this is that my PC, on which I do 99% of my art, broke down a few weeks ago and it's gonna be probably at least another month before I get it back. Maybe I'll get lucky and it'll be sooner than that but I'm not holding out any hope, I've been having nothing but bad luck lately lmao.

Longer description of what's been going on is under the cut (which I'm also going to use as an excuse to rant about it because I've been very frustrated lmao) but yeah.

I've been using my old laptop since and I still have my old art tablet, but I've been holding off on doing art on it. Motivation issues aside, I don't really enjoy doing art on it (my PC spoiled me lol) and I also don't have access to my usual art resources, like Clip Studio Paint (I know I can swap devices but I'm not going to). I haven't been able to work on any of the MerMay stuff I had planned, I have a huge back log of AU art I wanna do and I have to prepare for Art Fight... and now I don't know if I'm gonna have enough time for that either so I'll postpone that to next year. Sucks because I've never participated in Art Fight before and I was really looking forward to joining, but it is what it is (I swear this has become the motto I live by lately).

I was going to draw give-away winners in a week, but I'm at a point where adding planned art onto what I already have and want to do is just causing me stress, especially because it concerns art for other people. So for the sake of my sanity and what little motivation I still have, I have to cancel the give-away. :(

I'm really sorry to everyone who signed up to participate, and massive thanks to those who did sign up. Maybe I'll re-run it in the future.

So my PC broke down on the 21st of April. It worked perfectly fine the day before but that morning it kept hanging on the same screen during start-up and I couldn't figure out why. I can solve simple problems like the rare blue-screen but I'm not tech-savvy enough to deal with hardware and messing with the BIOS is way beyond my comfort zone.

So I called my brother, who is very tech-savvy and he came to my place to take a look where he spent the next 3 hours trying to locate the issue. No matter what we did, we could not even get the PC to boot from a USB to run a repair, the BIOS wouldn't save changes we made, it was a mess.

He ended up taking my PC over to his place where he had the proper tools to figure it all out. At the time we thought it was a processor issue, since all the signs pointed to that being the culprit.

Turns out it was one of my hard drives 🙄 If only we had thought to just remove those one by one while the PC was still at my place, because it booted up just fine once we removed the dead one. Didn't occur to us at the time, yes we were dumb. And yes, I lost a whole bunch of stuff (we tried to recover data but to no avail) but that's the least of my concerns. Anyway, he ran some tests, checked out all my other hardware and drives and everything got a clean bill of health but we figured, since my PC was already at his place anyway, he might as well run a full systems check too, stabilization tests, all that good stuff. Some good ol TLC for my beloved hard working PC. He also needed to put in a new SSD and order new thermal paste because he'd taken off the processor.

Due to annoying circumstances, that order took a while to arrive.

He then messaged me last monday that for some reason, even with the new thermal paste applied, my processor was running really hot and he couldn't figure out why. So he was going to immediately order a new, bigger tube and try again.

My hope was that by the end of this week I'd be able to pick my PC up, back in perfect working order.

My brother messaged me again yesterday when I came home in the evening to tell me he fucked up. Even with all of his experience and skill, he's not immune to making a mistake. He told me some of the thermal paste got into the port on the motherboard the processor connects onto (or something to that effect) and while he was able to clean it with isopropyl, two of the little pins there accidentally broke off. That's not something he can fix. My motherboard is completely borked now.

I'm not mad at him or anything, accidents happen (he's already mad enough at himself), but it sucks big time.

The motherboard has to be replaced which is not something he's comfortable doing right now (understandable), so my PC will have to go back to where it was built... which causes a whole slew of new problems relating to transport which I don't care to get into right now (lets just say, bad previous experiences), plus the fact that my warranty ended in February.

I don't know what the costs are gonna be at this moment and while yes, my brother offered to cover everything since he's the one who broke it, I told him we'll split it. He's already done so much for me, gifted me the new SSD and made other costs he won't let me pay for (like the thermal paste and the thingemabob he ordered to recover data from dead drives). I have the best bro ❤️

So yeah. I'm gonna be stressing about this big time until my PC is safely back home, fully functional.

Until then, ugh :')

[ms-demeanor]

I have a tech-related question... Do you have recommendations for types or bands of external hard drives? I'd like to move my photos off of the cloud. I plan on printing some, but I'd like a long-lasting digital drive, too. Is either SSD or hard disk more stable / safe in the long term? Do they go bad? Should I plan on buying a new one every few years? Thanks!

I'd say for physical storage that you don't need constantly and doesn't need to be fast, you'd be fine with an HDD - Western Digital My Passport backup drives cost between about $50-$150 depending on the size, with 5TB being the largest. Those are fairly reliable (I'd recommend staying away from WD for SSDs for a while; they have had a BAD problem with SSDs in certain lines for quite a while).

HDDs do go bad eventually, but you can recover data from an HDD while if an SSD loses data it's just gone. I'd say plan to replace every 5-7 years just to be on the safe side, but you'll likely find that the drives actually last longer than that.

You can also look into getting archival DVDs and storing data on those, but depending on how much data you have that might not be practical or affordable. Archival optical media lasts quite a long time - 10-20 years is the general estimate - but you need a working optical drive (you can buy an external) and a plan for storage and access.

I personally use an external hard drive that I replace every five years and I hang on to the old drives I'm replacing just in case; I haven't actually had any of those old drives fail on me yet and I'm on my third one. But 5 years is the reliable lifespan of most platter drives, so that's the recommended replacement date.

[ysolt]

chat i have very bad news. i dont think i can recover the art files from my dead ssd. professional data recovery costs 250+ euros. i'll keep the drive for when i either have better tools or money but yeah that's a whole year of csp files lost. i was thinking about making stickers out of some.

[fionnaskyborn]

I really want to make this post, right here, right now, so here it is. I really, really hope things'll work out for me, just this once. For context, earlier this year, my phone was subjected to an accidental factory reset. In case you're wondering how one could possibly do something that dire on accident, all you need is a faulty battery which will make it so that the process is one misclick away, no password confirmations, no double "yes" buttons or anything. I've been somewhere midway in the process of backing things up at that point in time, but unfortunately my writing was among the things I didn't grab before it all went to hell. Now, there's a chance that the data *could* be retrieved, albeit under lock and key, and made more future-proof (aka transferred onto an actual hard drive instead of being trapped in a decaying tomb that is the phone's native TLC NAND SSD chip). There's also a chance that the kind folks at the data recovery and extraction company will choose to say "no". The technology to pull unallocated files from my specific phone model has been around since 2020. There are a million things that could go wrong. There are just as many things that could go right. If they manage to pull that data from the phone, I just have to wait until the keys to access that data become reverse-engineerable, which, judging by the current developments in the relevant field, we might be looking at about a ten-year-long wait. I've been waiting for my life to get better for as long as I've had a consciousness, so that part, while hard, is manageable. Best case scenario, the only victim of my folly will be the first note in which I am cussing out 343 Guilty Spark like there's no tomorrow. While sad because, hey, historical relic, I can live with that. But worst case scenario, the entire goddamn thing is just gone, and I'll never fully recover. I've got a steady lifeline to keep me on this side of things, albeit I'm more uncertain about my own stability and faith in that situation, but I digress. None of this will have to be something I have to worry about if... things work out well for me, just this once. This was a huge disaster in a chain of huge disasters, which made me feel ways that are best left off the nigh-permanent shelves of tumblr dot com, but... this one's at least got a chance of being reversible. A hollow victory, which does not nullify the shame of the original mistake, but a victory still, because that's one less thing on a long list of things I have to grieve, and, hey. Wouldn't it be fun if, ten years down the line, you found me with the exact same scripts I wrote back in 2022-2023, plus a whole bunch of other stuff I made in the meantime between now and then? Maybe a few 3D models, perhaps? Some code, animated storyboards? All for a game I will never be able to make money off of due to legal issues, haha, but one that will undoubtedly have more of my heart and soul in it than anything else my hands have touched in my entire life? Wouldn't it be fun? Wouldn't it be fun if it all worked out?

[buysellram]

KIOXIA Unveils 122.88TB LC9 Series NVMe SSD to Power Next-Gen AI Workloads

KIOXIA America, Inc. has announced the upcoming debut of its LC9 Series SSD, a new high-capacity enterprise solid-state drive (SSD) with 122.88 terabytes (TB) of storage, purpose-built for advanced AI applications. Featuring the company’s latest BiCS FLASH™ generation 8 3D QLC (quad-level cell) memory and a fast PCIe® 5.0 interface, this cutting-edge drive is designed to meet the exploding data demands of artificial intelligence and machine learning systems.

As enterprises scale up AI workloads—including training large language models (LLMs), handling massive datasets, and supporting vector database queries—the need for efficient, high-density storage becomes paramount. The LC9 SSD addresses these needs with a compact 2.5-inch form factor and dual-port capability, providing both high capacity and fault tolerance in mission-critical environments.

Form factor refers to the physical size and shape of the drive—in this case, 2.5 inches, which is standard for enterprise server deployments. PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) is the fast data connection standard used to link components to a system’s motherboard. NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is the protocol used by modern SSDs to communicate quickly and efficiently over PCIe interfaces.

Accelerating AI with Storage Innovation

The LC9 Series SSD is designed with AI-specific use cases in mind—particularly generative AI, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), and vector database applications. Its high capacity enables data-intensive training and inference processes to operate without the bottlenecks of traditional storage.

It also complements KIOXIA’s AiSAQ™ technology, which improves RAG performance by storing vector elements on SSDs instead of relying solely on costly and limited DRAM. This shift enables greater scalability and lowers power consumption per TB at both the system and rack levels.

“AI workloads are pushing the boundaries of data storage,” said Neville Ichhaporia, Senior Vice President at KIOXIA America. “The new LC9 NVMe SSD can accelerate model training, inference, and RAG at scale.”

Industry Insight and Lifecycle Considerations

Gregory Wong, principal analyst at Forward Insights, commented:

“Advanced storage solutions such as KIOXIA’s LC9 Series SSD will be critical in supporting the growing computational needs of AI models, enabling greater efficiency and innovation.”

As organizations look to adopt next-generation SSDs like the LC9, many are also taking steps to responsibly manage legacy infrastructure. This includes efforts to sell SSD units from previous deployments—a common practice in enterprise IT to recover value, reduce e-waste, and meet sustainability goals. Secondary markets for enterprise SSDs remain active, especially with the ongoing demand for storage in distributed and hybrid cloud systems.

LC9 Series Key Features

122.88 TB capacity in a compact 2.5-inch form factor

PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 2.0 support for high-speed data access

Dual-port support for redundancy and multi-host connectivity

Built with 2 Tb QLC BiCS FLASH™ memory and CBA (CMOS Bonded to Array) technology

Endurance rating of 0.3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) for enterprise workloads

The KIOXIA LC9 Series SSD will be showcased at an upcoming technology conference, where the company is expected to demonstrate its potential role in powering the next generation of AI-driven innovation.

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[partition78]

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[aetherspoon]

Ooo, something I'm actually an expert on.

In the enterprise world, we use the phrase 3-2-1 as a minimum acceptable backup. That is, three copies of your data in two formats (usually indicating hard drives and tape), one of which is off-site. This rule is to help protect against multiple forms of losing data. For instance, your backup drive will do jack squat if your roof collapses and pours water on your PC, but a backup in another town over will work just fine if your hometown is stomped flat by Godzilla. Both will work if you just delete your file.

For us home users, 3-2-1 is usually a lofty goal instead of a bare minimum, but we can use it as a framework for what backups you want. Anything you care deeply about, follow that rule. Have precious photos and/or art you created? Make sure you have three copies of it; say, one on your PC, one on your backup drive, and a third one in the cloud (at source quality, since a lot of services compress the hell out of it afterward) or at a friend's home that doesn't live right next door. Yes, "the cloud" should not be relied on, but it is an excellent secondary backup, since you still have your primary backup when some Internet Stupidity (tm) happens. I can add more information on the latter, but this post is already super long. Anything that would be annoying for you to recover and/or lose but not that big of a deal, just keep a simple backup handy. This is basically 2-1-0. Godzilla stomping would make you lose data, but not deleting a file. Anything that doesn't really matter, don't worry about. If you have the capacity to back it up, go for it; sometimes, it is simpler to just back up everything than to remember what is and isn't backed up. But, this is probably stuff you can just ignore testing on. Stuff that falls in this bucket includes Windows itself, games off of Steam, and so on. Wait, testing? YES. A key part of backing things up is making sure you can get them back. In the corporate world, the number of tales of "but we're backing this up!!!1eleven" for failed restores is as old as the Internet itself. This happens when you rely on an automated process to back up data (which is a good thing!) and don't actually check to make sure it is backing something up (which is a bad thing!). For our photographer or artist example, you'd want to have some form of automated backup; this can be a local drive to copy things to on top of a cloud backup solution. Set up some software to do this automatically so you don't just forget to back up for nine months. Make sure whatever you do sends you a report (popup message saying "backup done!" or an email telling you what it did; most backup software does this automatically) and make sure you get a report each time it is run. Once a year or so, try restoring some piece of art from that off-site backup and making sure it looks good. Don't restore the same thing every year. Personally, I back up my entire desktop to my network storage, and my network storage backs up to "the cloud". Three copies of data (PC, NAS, Cloud) in two formats (three sorta - SSD, hard drive, Cloud), one of which is off-site (Cloud). My super important files (password database, important documents) are actually backed up more like 12-3-2 than 3-2-1, but that's more a coincidence of how I have my computers set up.

HEY!

Back up your computer!

Go get the external drive you bought specifically for this purpose and then left in a drawer somewhere and RUN A FULL BACKUP.

There are lots of posts that make the rounds reminding us to sit up straight, stretch, drink water, refocus our eyes, take our meds, etc. But while this may not be about your health, it's still super-important.

Back up your whole-ass computer. If you can afford a second backup drive, buy one so that you have one SSD and one HDD, and back up to both of them (you can back up just the current important stuff to the SSD and let the HDD do the heavy-duty lifting).

Do not rely on 'the cloud' or the internet to keep jack shit.

AND BACK UP YOUR GMAIL AS WELL HOLY SHIT. The last thing you want is a catastrophic issue where literally every single thing you have in gmail is gone. It's happened. It happened to a friend of mine and basically her entire life was in there and now it's all gone. 20 years of it.

Reblog to save a life.

[marketmetricslab]

Hard Disk Destruction Equipment market : Trends, Share, Industry Size, Growth, Demand, Opportunities and Global Forecast 

According to a new report from Intel Market Research, the global Hard Disk Destruction Equipment market was valued at USD 1.76 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.56 billion by 2032, growing at a steady CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period (2025-2032). This growth reflects increasing concerns about data security across industries and tightening regulatory requirements for secure data disposal.

What is Hard Disk Destruction Equipment?

Hard disk destruction equipment comprises specialized machines designed for the irreversible physical destruction of data storage devices. These systems employ various methods - from shredding and crushing to electromagnetic degaussing - ensuring data becomes completely unrecoverable. Unlike software-based deletion methods that leave data vulnerable to forensic recovery, physical destruction provides absolute security for sensitive information.

The equipment is categorized primarily into manual and automatic systems, with industrial-grade shredders capable of processing hundreds of drives per hour. Leading manufacturers are now incorporating smart monitoring features like destruction verification and audit trail generation to meet compliance requirements in regulated industries.

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Key Market Drivers

1. Escalating Data Security Regulations Worldwide

The implementation of stringent data protection laws like GDPR in Europe, CCPA in California, and various national data sovereignty laws has made proper media destruction mandatory. Financial penalties for non-compliance can reach up to 4% of global revenue under GDPR, creating strong incentives for enterprises to invest in certified destruction solutions.

2. Rising Incidence of Data Breaches from Improper Disposal

Studies show that over 30% of data breaches originate from improperly disposed hardware. High-profile cases involving recovered sensitive data from secondhand drives have pushed organizations toward professional destruction services and equipment. The healthcare and financial sectors, handling particularly sensitive data, are leading adoption rates.

3. Technology Upgrades and Data Center Decommissioning Cycles

With the average data center refresh cycle at 3-5 years and the shift to cloud infrastructure, enterprises face growing volumes of legacy storage media requiring secure disposal. This regular equipment turnover creates consistent demand for destruction services and equipment purchases.

Market Challenges

Despite strong growth fundamentals, the market faces several hurdles:

High capital costs: Industrial-grade destruction equipment represents a significant investment (upwards of $20,000 for automatic systems), limiting adoption among smaller enterprises

Material disposal regulations: Increasing environmental concerns about e-waste require proper handling of shredded materials, adding to operational costs

Technical limitations: New storage technologies like 3D NAND flash present unique destruction challenges compared to traditional platter-based drives

Opportunities Ahead

The market is evolving through several promising developments:

Mobile destruction units: Compact, truck-mounted systems bringing certified destruction services directly to client locations

Hybrid destruction-verification systems: Combining physical destruction with forensic verification to provide audit-ready compliance documentation

Blockchain certification: Emerging solutions that immutably record destruction events on distributed ledgers

Leading manufacturers are focusing on modular designs that can adapt to various media formats (SSDs, traditional HDDs, tapes) and automated feed systems to increase throughput for large-scale data center decommissioning projects.

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Regional Market Insights

North America: Dominates market share (over 40%) due to strict data protection regulations and high concentration of financial/healthcare enterprises with advanced security needs

Europe: Fastest-growing region, driven by GDPR compliance requirements and recent expansions of data protection laws to additional sectors

Asia-Pacific: Emerging as a key growth market as countries implement national data protection frameworks and local enterprises globalize operations

Market Segmentation

By Product Type

Manual Hard Drive Shredders

Automatic Hard Drive Shredders

Degaussing Systems

Crushing/Punching Systems

By End-User

Data Centers

Financial Institutions

Healthcare Organizations

Government & Military

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Providers

By Destruction Capacity

Low Volume (Under 100 drives/day)

Medium Volume (100-500 drives/day)

High Volume (500+ drives/day)

Competitive Landscape

The market features a mix of established industrial shredder manufacturers and specialized data security firms. Key players profiled in the report include:

Formax

intimus

Garner Products

Proton Data Security

Data Security, Inc.

Enerpat

SEM Shred

These companies are competing through technological differentiation, with recent developments focusing on:

Integration with enterprise IT asset management systems

AI-powered quality control to verify complete destruction

Compact designs for office environments

Report Deliverables

Comprehensive market sizing and growth projections through 2032

Deep dive into regulatory impacts across key jurisdictions

Competitive benchmarking and market share analysis

Emerging technology assessment and adoption timelines

Strategic recommendations for vendors and end-users

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Why Electronic Recycling in Bangalore Is Crucial

Bangalore, being India’s Silicon Valley, generates thousands of tonnes of electronic waste annually. From IT firms and startups to educational institutions and households, everyone contributes to this growing mountain of e-waste. Improper disposal of this waste leads to harmful substances like lead, cadmium, and mercury leaching into soil and water, causing severe health and environmental hazards.

That’s why electronic recycling in Bangalore is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity. Escrappy Recyclers is committed to educating communities, reducing landfill waste, and recovering valuable materials through safe and certified recycling processes. With every device recycled, we move one step closer to a cleaner, greener Bangalore.

Escrappy Recyclers – Pioneers in E-Waste Management

Escrappy Recyclers has established itself as a trusted name in electronic recycling in Bangalore through years of dedicated service, innovation, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and follow stringent environmental and safety regulations to handle, dismantle, and recycle electronics of all types.

We cater to a wide clientele, including:

IT companies

Educational institutions

Government offices

Residential communities

Hospitals

Retail electronics vendors

From collection to safe disposal and data destruction, every step is handled with precision and transparency. Escrappy Recyclers ensures that nothing ends up in a landfill unnecessarily.

What We Recycle

Our electronic recycling in Bangalore service includes:

Laptops and computers

Mobile phones and tablets

Printers, scanners, and photocopiers

Monitors and televisions

Servers and networking equipment

Power supplies and cables

Kitchen appliances

Batteries and UPS units

By properly recycling these items, we recover precious metals such as gold, silver, copper, and rare earth elements, reducing the need for raw material extraction.

How Our Electronic Recycling Process Works

At Escrappy Recyclers, we follow a structured and certified recycling process that ensures maximum resource recovery and minimal environmental impact:

Collection and Transportation: We provide on-site collection for bulk e-waste across Bangalore. Our fleet of GPS-enabled vehicles ensures safe and secure transportation to our recycling facility.

Sorting and Segregation: The waste is sorted manually and mechanically into different categories for efficient recycling. Components that can be refurbished are separated for reuse.

Data Destruction: We guarantee 100% secure data destruction for storage devices such as hard disks, SSDs, USB drives, and mobile phones. Certified erasure and shredding options are available for complete peace of mind.

Dismantling and Material Recovery: Devices are dismantled into individual components, and materials like metals, plastics, and glass are separated for further processing.

Recycling and Disposal: Usable materials are sent to authorized recyclers, while non-recyclable waste is safely disposed of according to CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) guidelines.

Commitment to Sustainability

As a socially and environmentally responsible company, Escrappy Recyclers is deeply committed to reducing the ecological impact of e-waste. Our electronic recycling in Bangalore service not only helps recover valuable resources but also conserves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and minimizes the need for mining and manufacturing new raw materials.

Our operations follow all necessary local and international standards, including:

E-waste Management Rules, 2022 (India)

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 Certifications

Responsible Recycling (R2) Practices

Benefits of Choosing Escrappy Recyclers

Here’s why Escrappy Recyclers is the top choice for electronic recycling in Bangalore:

Certified and Trusted: We are an authorized recycler by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.

End-to-End Service: From collection to recycling, we manage everything with full transparency.

Secure Data Handling: We ensure total data privacy through certified data destruction.

Environmentally Responsible: All processes comply with sustainability regulations.

Corporate Responsibility: Partnering with us improves your CSR footprint and green credentials.

Bulk Recycling Solutions: We specialize in large-scale recycling for businesses and institutions.

Partner with Escrappy Recyclers for Responsible E-Waste Disposal

Whether you’re an individual with a few old devices or a company with truckloads of e-waste, Escrappy Recyclers is your reliable partner in electronic recycling in Bangalore. Our goal is to make electronic waste management accessible, affordable, and impactful for all.

We also offer awareness programs, educational workshops, and green IT disposal consultancy to help our clients build a sustainable e-waste strategy.

Together, we can build a smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable Bangalore.

Conclusion

In a world increasingly dependent on electronics, the need for ethical and eco-conscious waste management has never been greater. Escrappy Recyclers proudly leads the movement in electronic recycling in Bangalore, offering end-to-end solutions that are secure, efficient, and environmentally sound. With a vision of a zero-waste future, we invite individuals and organizations to join us in redefining how we handle electronic waste.

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If your computer is over 5-7 years old but is still working for you that is fine! You don't have to replace your computer because of an arbitrary age. "Functioning" as we define it at my job means that a computer will run the latest standard operating system and the latest versions of various types of business software because that is what is required for a computer to work for an office; a home computer doesn't have to have the same specs to stay functional for a user who is just doing email and internet, which is what most home users use their computers for.

*However* the reliable lifespan of hard drives and ssds is a lot firmer and it isn't planned obsolescence or an attempt to degrade lifespans of consumer devices, it is simply due to the limitations of the hardware. After about five years of use, HDDs and SSDs are more likely to fail. HDDs will give you some warning about this (reporting bad sectors, clicking noises, if they fail data can likely be recovered for a fee), but when SSDs fail they fail catastrophically (they just don't turn on and the data is gone). That is not to say that your drives will automatically fail at the five year mark, it just means that they are much more LIKELY to fail at the five year mark. So now that you know this, you should take steps to prevent a failing drive from ruining your life. Get a large external hard drive and save regular image and file backups from your computer, and if your backup drive is five or more years old buy a new one and copy any important data to the new drive then use the new drive for new backups. You should also get a thumb drive and create a windows recovery disk if you haven't already done so. And you should keep in mind that thumb drives also have an expected lifespan of about five years, depending on frequency of use. And you can also just proactively replace your storage drives on a schedule before they fail to extend the lifespan of the device. If you plan on upgrading the hardware in your computer at five year intervals (a good plan if you don't want to or can't replace an older computer! I support this plan! This is what most people should do!) then you will likely never experience a drive failure on your device.

ALSO here are things that my customers frequently don't consider that can get a lot of life or functionality out of an older/broken computer:

If your laptop screen fails and you can't afford to replace it, go to a local thrift store, get a monitor, then go online or to best buy and get the cable to connect your laptop to your new monitor. Thrift stores have monitors for about 20 bucks and a cable will cost 7-15 dollars, which is a hell of a lot cheaper than $75-150 for a replacement screen and whatever labor would cost. This will mean that your laptop is not a laptop anymore, but it can still be a computer for you.

If your computer doesn't have enough USB ports get a USB hub. A lot of laptops come with only one USB port these days, and many desktops come with 4 or fewer, so an 8-port hub is a great idea.

People are making computers without ethernet ports these days (evil) but you can get USB to Ethernet adapters (here is one by a reliable manufacturer). This is bad and I hate it and I'm sorry.

If the keyboard or touchpad on your laptop fail and you can't afford to replace them, get a USB keyboard or laptop. You can get very small wireless keyboards that will allow you some measure of portability, and there are even keyboard/touchpad combos that you can get.

Talk to like three friends and go in together on a USB CD/DVD drive to share. Most computers, even most desktops, don't have internal optical drives these days, but external readers are available for a wide variety of prices and it is not something that you are going to need every day.

Those things seem pretty obvious, I'm sure, but they just don't occur to a lot of people. Also like at least three of those tips are "if your computer didn't come with hardware it should have then store-bought is fine" and I recognize that that is bullshit but at least if you have your own ethernet port, usb ports, and optical drive it immediately becomes less of a concern if your computer has those things AND you'll be able to use those external components with multiple devices if you want to.

Also I know nothing about gaming specs or video cards but Paul's Hardware on Youtube has a 75-video playlist about video cards that I suspect will have answers to many of the questions people have about graphics cards.

So You Need To Buy A Computer But You Don't Know What Specs Are Good These Days

Hi.

This is literally my job.

Lots of people are buying computers for school right now or are replacing computers as their five-year-old college laptop craps out so here's the standard specs you should be looking for in a (windows) computer purchase in August 2023.

PROCESSOR

Intel i5 (no older than 10th Gen)

Ryzen 7

You can get away with a Ryzen 5 but an intel i3 should be an absolute last resort. You want at least an intel i5 or a Ryzen 7 processor. The current generation of intel processors is 13, but anything 10 or newer is perfectly fine. DO NOT get a higher performance line with an older generation; a 13th gen i5 is better than an 8th gen i7. (Unfortunately I don't know enough about ryzens to tell you which generation is the earliest you should get, but staying within 3 generations is a good rule of thumb)

RAM

8GB absolute minimum

If you don't have at least 8GB RAM on a modern computer it's going to be very, very slow. Ideally you want a computer with at least 16GB, and it's a good idea to get a computer that will let you add or swap RAM down the line (nearly all desktops will let you do this, for laptops you need to check the specs for Memory and see how many slots there are and how many slots are available; laptops with soldered RAM cannot have the memory upgraded - this is common in very slim laptops)

STORAGE

256GB SSD

Computers mostly come with SSDs these days; SSDs are faster than HDDs but typically have lower storage for the same price. That being said: SSDs are coming down in price and if you're installing your own drive you can easily upgrade the size for a low cost. Unfortunately that doesn't do anything for you for the initial purchase.

A lot of cheaper laptops will have a 128GB SSD and, because a lot of stuff is stored in the cloud these days, that can be functional. I still recommend getting a bit more storage than that because it's nice if you can store your music and documents and photos on your device instead of on the cloud. You want to be able to access your files even if you don't have internet access.

But don't get a computer with a big HDD instead of getting a computer with a small SSD. The difference in speed is noticeable.

SCREEN (laptop specific)

Personally I find that touchscreens have a negative impact on battery life and are easier to fuck up than standard screens. They are also harder to replace if they get broken. I do not recommend getting a touch screen unless you absolutely have to.

A lot of college students especially tend to look for the biggest laptop screen possible; don't do that. It's a pain in the ass to carry a 17" laptop around campus and with the way that everything is so thin these days it's easier to damage a 17" screen than a 14" screen.

On the other end of that: laptops with 13" screens tend to be very slim devices that are glued shut and impossible to work on or upgrade.

Your best bet (for both functionality and price) is either a 14" or a 15.6" screen. If you absolutely positively need to have a 10-key keyboard on your laptop, get the 15.6". If you need something portable more than you need 10-key, get a 14"

FORM FACTOR (desktop specific)

If you purchase an all-in-one desktop computer I will begin manifesting in your house physically. All-in-ones take away every advantage desktops have in terms of upgradeability and maintenance; they are expensive and difficult to repair and usually not worth the cost of disassembling to upgrade.

There are about four standard sizes of desktop PC: All-in-One (the size of a monitor with no other footprint), Tower (Big! probably at least two feet long in two directions), Small Form Factor Tower (Very moderate - about the size of a large shoebox), and Mini/Micro/Tiny (Small! about the size of a small hardcover book).

If you are concerned about space you are much better off getting a MicroPC and a bracket to put it on your monitor than you are getting an all-in-one. This will be about a million percent easier to work on than an all-in-one and this way if your monitor dies your computer is still functional.

Small form factor towers and towers are the easiest to work on and upgrade; if you need a burly graphics card you need to get a full size tower, but for everything else a small form factor tower will be fine. Most of our business sales are SFF towers and MicroPCs, the only time we get something larger is if we have to put a $700 graphics card in it. SFF towers will accept small graphics cards and can handle upgrades to the power supply; MicroPCs can only have the RAM and SSD upgraded and don't have room for any other components or their own internal power supply.

WARRANTY

Most desktops come with either a 1 or 3 year warranty; either of these is fine and if you want to upgrade a 1 year to a 3 year that is also fine. I've generally found that if something is going to do a warranty failure on desktop it's going to do it the first year, so you don't get a hell of a lot of added mileage out of an extended warranty but it doesn't hurt and sometimes pays off to do a 3-year.

Laptops are a different story. Laptops mostly come with a 1-year warranty and what I recommend everyone does for every laptop that will allow it is to upgrade that to the longest warranty you can get with added drop/damage protection. The most common question our customers have about laptops is if we can replace a screen and the answer is usually "yes, but it's going to be expensive." If you're purchasing a low-end laptop, the parts and labor for replacing a screen can easily cost more than half the price of a new laptop. HOWEVER, the way that most screens get broken is by getting dropped. So if you have a warranty with drop protection, you just send that sucker back to the factory and they fix it for you.

So, if it is at all possible, check if the manufacturer of a laptop you're looking at has a warranty option with drop protection. Then, within 30 days (though ideally on the first day you get it) of owning your laptop, go to the manufacturer site, register your serial number, and upgrade the warranty. If you can't afford a 3-year upgrade at once set a reminder for yourself to annually renew. But get that drop protection, especially if you are a college student or if you've got kids.

And never, ever put pens or pencils on your laptop keyboard. I've seen people ruin thousand dollar, brand-new laptops that they can't afford to fix because they closed the screen on a ten cent pencil. Keep liquids away from them too.

LIFESPAN

There's a reasonable chance that any computer you buy today will still be able to turn on and run a program or two in ten years. That does not mean that it is "functional."

At my office we estimate that the functional lifespan of desktops is 5-7 years and the functional lifespan of laptops is 3-5 years. Laptops get more wear and tear than desktops and desktops are easier to upgrade to keep them running. At 5 years for desktops and 3 years for laptops you should look at upgrading the RAM in the device and possibly consider replacing the SSD with a new (possibly larger) model, because SSDs and HDDs don't last forever.

COST

This means that you should think of your computers as an annual investment rather than as a one-time purchase. It is more worthwhile to pay $700 for a laptop that will work well for five years than it is to pay $300 for a laptop that will be outdated and slow in one year (which is what will happen if you get an 8th gen i3 with 8GB RAM). If you are going to get a $300 laptop try to get specs as close as possible to the minimums I've laid out here.

If you have to compromise on these specs, the one that is least fixable is the processor. If you get a laptop with an i3 processor you aren't going to be able to upgrade it even if you can add more RAM or a bigger SSD. If you have to get lower specs in order to afford the device put your money into the processor and make sure that the computer has available slots for upgrade and that neither the RAM nor the SSD is soldered to the motherboard. (one easy way to check this is to search "[computer model] RAM upgrade" on youtube and see if anyone has made a video showing what the inside of the laptop looks like and how much effort it takes to replace parts)

Computers are expensive right now. This is frustrating, because historically consumer computer prices have been on a downward trend but since 2020 that trend has been all over the place. Desktop computers are quite expensive at the moment (August 2023) and decent laptops are extremely variably priced.

If you are looking for a decent, upgradeable laptop that will last you a few years, here are a couple of options that you can purchase in August 2023 that have good prices for their specs:

14" Lenovo - $670 - 11th-gen i5, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD

15.6" HP - $540 - 11th-gen i5, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD

14" Dell - $710 - 12th-gen i5, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD

If you are looking for a decent, affordable desktop that will last you a few years, here are a couple of options that you can purchase in August 2023 that have good prices for their specs:

SFF HP - $620 - 10th-gen i5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

SFF Lenovo - $560 - Ryzen 7 5000 series, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Dell Tower - $800 - 10th-gen i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

If I were going to buy any of these I'd probably get the HP laptop or the Dell Tower. The HP Laptop is actually a really good price for what it is.

Anyway happy computering.

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Failed SSD Data Recovery? Here's What You Can Do Next

Solid-state drives (SSDs) are reliable and fast, but like all storage devices, they're not immune to failure. When an SSD fails and initial recovery attempts don't work, it can be frustrating, especially if the lost data holds personal or professional importance. The good news is that a failed recovery doesn't necessarily mean your data is gone forever. With the right steps, you still have options to explore.

Understand the Type of Failure

The first step is to identify whether you're dealing with a logical or physical failure. Logical failures often involve issues like corrupted files, accidental deletion, or system errors. Physical failures may result from hardware damage or electronic faults. Knowing the type of failure can help you decide what to do next. If your SSD isn't recognized by your system at all, it might be a hardware issue. On the other hand, if it shows up but you can't access files, the problem is more likely software-related. In either case, understanding the cause is essential for a successful failed SSD data recovery attempt.

Avoid Further Damage

When dealing with a failed SSD, it's crucial not to keep trying random fixes or plugging the drive into multiple devices. Each attempt might reduce the chances of future recovery. Stop using the drive immediately to prevent overwriting or exacerbating any damage. The more you interact with the failing SSD, the higher the risk of losing data permanently.

Try Safe DIY Methods

If you're sure the problem is logical, and the SSD is still accessible, there are some safe steps you can try. First, make a bit-by-bit image of the drive using trusted tools to preserve the data in its current state. This way, you can work with the image instead of the original drive, reducing the risk of permanent damage. Avoid using any software that writes directly to the drive or attempts repairs without a backup.

Check for Firmware or Compatibility Issues

Sometimes, SSDs fail due to outdated firmware or compatibility problems with your operating system. Before giving up on the drive, check the manufacturer's documentation for known firmware bugs or recommended settings. In some cases, connecting the drive to a different system or using a different interface (such as SATA instead of USB) can help determine if the issue is related to compatibility.

Seek Professional Guidance If Needed

If all else fails and the data is critical, professional recovery services might be your best bet. While this can be more costly, data recovery specialists have tools and cleanroom environments to deal with complex SSD issues. Choose carefully some services that offer evaluations before charging for full recovery, which can be helpful if you're unsure about the severity of the problem.

Plan for Better Data Protection

After experiencing a failed SSD recovery, it's a good time to rethink your data backup strategy. Regular backups, both locally and in the cloud, can prevent future losses and give you peace of mind. SSDs are fast and efficient, but no storage solution is perfect. Building a habit of routine backups can turn a future failure into a minor inconvenience rather than a major setback.

A failed SSD recovery doesn't mean you're out of options. By approaching the situation methodically, identifying the failure type, avoiding further damage, and trying safe next steps, you can improve your chances of recovering your data. Even if a DIY solution doesn't work, professional assistance may still help you get back what's lost. Most importantly, this experience can serve as a powerful reminder to implement a solid backup routine going forward.

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