Online backup service Backblaze frequently provides interesting storage analysis based on hard drive statistics gathered from its data center. We’ve seen Backblaze figure out the most reliable hard ...

Before attempting any fixes, prioritize backing up your important files and data. You may simply copy the data to an external hard drive. The SMART status bad backup ...

If I asked a trio of middle schoolers to help me rake leaves into the street, they might approach the task three different ways. One might systematically make mini piles, then move them foot by foot ...

If the error occurred due to a temporary glitch, it may be fixed by performing a hard reset. Follow these steps: Turn off your computer. Disconnect all peripherals ...

A few years ago, I covered SMARTReporter, a simple, free utility for monitoring your drives’ Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) status. As I explained at the time, SMART is ...