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The era of this hard drive began in 2008. After several years, it failed and was stored in a drawer for future data recovery, as the technology at the time of failure was probably not sufficiently advanced. The time for data recovery came in 2023, and although the diagnostics were not entirely positive, in the hands of an experienced technician equipped with modern technologies, data recovery was successfully completed.
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- By Frantisek Fridrich
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A relatively unusual issue with an NVMe SSD for the m.2 slot. The SSD showed signs of damage due to a short circuit, which could have been caused by a computer fault, but more likely was a user error or another external intervention. Either way, data recovery in this case required a complete reconstruction of the SSD onto a different motherboard.
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- By Frantisek Fridrich
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Whether it's important work documents, family photos, or other digital articles or memories, having an up-to-date backup of important data can help you maintain greater peace of mind in the area of digital security and data care. Then, there's more time to focus on other aspects of life that contribute to overall comfort and satisfaction.
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Verbatim hard drives have been on the market for many years and are popular among users, likely due to general brand awareness and the balance between capacity and price. However, Verbatim does not manufacture these hard drives themselves. Inside the plastic case, one may find a hard drive from Seagate, Western Digital, Toshiba, Hitachi, or Samsung. Therefore, data recovery can vary depending on the brand of the internal drive and its symptoms.
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- By Frantisek Fridrich
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The binary system (BIN), which forms all software and hardware in computing, is not an invention of modern times. The binary system was first described in China in the book 'I Ching' more than 3,000 years ago. In the 17th century, the famous mathematician and philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz refined the concept of binary arithmetic. The hexadecimal (HEX) system developed later as a tool for more efficient work with binary data. The decimal system (DEC), which we use every day, is as old as humanity itself and is the foundation of our understanding of numbers.
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The biggest technology conference in the world of data recovery took place this year in Spain. A total of 111 experts from 36 countries gathered to acquire new information, share experiences, and establish contacts. Representatives from Czech firms Exalab and Datahelp were in attendance.
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- By Frantisek Fridrich
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Sometimes it takes very little for important data to teeter on the brink of being lost forever, sending its owner close to a heart attack. Most data recovery cases then become a task for an experienced specialist. Even a seasoned expert could be stumped in many cases without the availability of advanced technologies. This article discusses a modern 4TB hard drive from WD, where the absence of certain technologies could have severely complicated, if not made impossible, the data recovery process.
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- By Frantisek Fridrich
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A damaged mobile phone and a desperate user is a scene we encounter frequently. Regardless of the reason for the mobile phone's failure, data recovery can be a complex task not only for the technician but also for his assistant, capable of peering into the silicon heart of the mobile. Data recovery demands expertise, technological know-how, finesse in handling the hardware, and in many cases, also PC-3000 Mobile - hardware and software from Acelab's laboratories.
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- By F.Fridrich, T.Nguyen
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An uninitialized disk in the hands of a "daring IT wizard" can spell disaster for data. Whether it's a user's attempt to "repair the disk" or a careless intervention by an IT service lacking the necessary expertise, the result is often the same - extensive disk damage and an increased risk of data loss. In today's digital world, that's definitely not good news. That's why it's crucial in these cases to consult professionals - data recovery experts equipped with the necessary tools, knowledge, and experience.
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- By Frantisek Fridrich
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The mobile phone is currently one of the most important devices we own. It's something like a personal assistant, diary, camera, and communicator, all in one. Without it, we would often feel lost - it is our connection to family, friends, work, and the world. Unfortunately, this dependency on our phone can be a double-edged sword. What if it suddenly breaks or is water damaged? What are the data recovery options?
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E-mail: info@exalab.cz
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday
9.00 - 18.00
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other opening hours are possible upon agreement
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Microshop s.r.o.
Pod Marjánkou 4
169 00 Praha 6
Česká Republika