How to Prevent and Fix File Corruption in a USB Drive

USB drives are becoming ubiquitous because they are a handy and portable way to store important files. Not only can you easily save copies of your files in a USB drive, but you can also easily use this external storage device to transfer or access these files away from your home computer.  Many of us use those handy, portable, external storage devices known as USB drives almost every day. They are portable, easy to use, and can store a large amount of data. They are a convenient way to...

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How to Convert PST File from Outlook 97-2002 Format to New Format

Older versions of Microsoft Outlook save PST files in ANSI format, while newer version creates these files in Unicode format.  While ANSI files can be opened in newer versions of Microsoft Outlook many people find it more convenient to covert these files to Unicode when they upgrade their Outlook program. Depending on the version of Outlook that you are using, your PST file will come in one of two formats. If you are using a version of Outlook that is 2002 or older, the PST files...

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5 Examples of Criminals Caught Using Data Recovery Software

Digital forensic investigators help catch and put away criminals by using techniques such as data recovery to find incriminating evidence on a suspect’s devices. Convictions have been achieved by looking at e-mails, Internet searches, and deleted files.  Here are some examples of how data recovery programs have helped law enforcement identify criminals. Digital forensics is a new type of forensics that finds evidence of criminal activity on “digital artifacts”: computers, cloud drives,...

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