To illustrate, microSD card speed using ‘The Tortoise And The Hare’. A fable most of us know by heart. And if we don’t know the story, then we at least know the lesson. The tortious appeared slow, but he was steady. The hare was fast, but he wasn’t consistent. In the end, the tortoise won the race because he didn’t slack off like the hare. It was a life lesson illustrating the payoff of persistence and consistency versus the consequences of slacking off and underestimating. The market today’s populated with numerous microSD cards, all clocked at various speeds. Most consumers look at these memory cards and feel like they’re reliving The Tortoise And The Hare, but the question is whether or not …

Can you stick a hard drive in the freezer? It’s inevitable, for your hard drive to succumb to faults that magnify and cause your hard drive to stop working. And, it could blow a circuit or crash. Unfortunately, it’s rarely possible to be able to predict these occurrences. Besides, you have taken good care of the hard drive. For instance, is it safe to put a hard drive in the freezer? Below, we will discuss some unusual options in recovering lost files on a hard drive. You can say that your hard drive has crashed when it fails to boot, even when connected with the computer. You might sometimes hear clicking noises when the hard drive’s connected. Generally, we call …

It seems like we can never have too much storage on our cell phones, which is why memory add-ons are one of the most popular types of technology on the market. However, adding storage via a MicroSD card can present new problems and dangers. For example, would you know what to do if your MicroSD was damaged, unreadable or corrupt? How Memory Add-Ons Get Damaged. We don’t often think about memory add-ons getting damaged, but it happens. MicroSDHC and MicroSDXC when removed incorrectly causes damage to a cell phone. The devices are small and designed to fit in a specific manner. Making knocking, or dropping them a major concern. It’s also possible for these micro devices to sustain damage from …

According to Computer Weekly, PCIe SSD technology is just the most recent incarnation of the solid state drive (SSD) revolution. The SSD revolution is epic because it is steering us away from traditional hard drive devices in favor of a faster, cooler, and more energy-efficient replacements. The SSD Revolution, Faster, Lighter & Energy Efficient. When put side by side, the traditional hard drive does not, and cannot, hold a candle to solid state drives. Traditional hard drives consist of moving, mechanical parts. They’re loud, run hot, put a sizeable amount of strain on a computer system, and only access some data fast. In stark contrast, SSDs have no moving parts. They leverage NAND technology. Unlike hard drive devices, SSDs run …

According to a study by Which? Magazine, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is the fastest tablet on today’s market, gaining an impressive benchmark score of 2856. All tablets tested were Wi-Fi-only, and each device was put through a series of everyday tasks to see how they fared. Apple’s iPad Air came second with 2687, while Google’s Nexus 7 hit third with 2675. NAND Memory Thanks to the rise of NAND memory in devices, tablets continue to offer customers a fast, efficient level of quality on handheld devices. Whether it’s for browsing the internet, streaming films, listening to music or playing games. In short, tablets are a preferred option for media-consumption comparing to laptops or PCs. As manufacturers continue to experiment …

As we go about our day creating more and more data, our data storage needs increase. According to Cnet.com Best external hard drive and SSD for 2022, there are three primary types of consumer-grade data storage devices. So what are the top 10 data storage devices on the market in 2022? – Updated February 11, 2022. SSD External Storage Drive: A type of storage that hosts your computer’s operating system and programs. External devices include solid-state (or SSD) drives, also known as M.2. SSD drives are fast! External Storage USB Thumb Drive: This type of storage is an external USB 3.1 drive that connects to a computer through a port, such as a USB. Network Attached Storage (NAS): Otherwise known …

Failed Solid State Drive Recovery. SSD data loss is quite concerning for most, if not all, users. So, how do you address failed solid state drive recovery? Firstly, is your failure mechanical or logical? Logical errors consist of software issues, outdated firmware, and bad blocks, etc. Yet, there’s a handful of recovery techniques to carry out SSD recoveries. Ultimately, data recovery from solid state drives is a complicated process. Making sure to update the storage drive’s firmware establishes HDD operations work properly. Solid state disk recovery engineers at eProvided retrieves corrupted, deleted, and missing files. Solid State Drives New Production & SSD Data Recovery. Samsung expands flash production – eProvided relaunches Solid State Disk Recovery Site in June 2021. Visit …

Tips for Consumers, Using Thumb Drives with Care. Many of us today use thumb drives on a weekly basis. Thus, using USB flash drives haphazardly, without guidance, will cause damages to your data and photos. Thumb drive recovery is avoidable by following a few safety tips. If you experience USB damage or breakage and need a thumb drive recovery specialist, eProvided is here to help. eProvided is in business over 19 years. NAND Flash Memory Based Thumb Drives. Before getting into industry tips we learned over the past 16+ years, let’s talk about the USB drives directly. Flash drives, thumb drives and flash memory are memory sticks which store data. You might call them a storage device or even a hard …

Recover Corrupted Flash Drive. Cloud storage is a huge option today. But what if you need to recover corrupted flash drive data? Flash drives continue to play a vital role in day-to-day business. In addition, these are cost-effective and convenient to store & carry.  Furthermore, many come with varying capacities. Flash drives are useful to have around the office. There are various types of USB flash drives available on the market. In short, we use USB sticks and SD memory cards within digital cameras and tablets. Flash drive files corrupted? We can recover a corrupted USB drive, as well as physically broken USB sticks. Let’s discuss what methods and best practices can be applied. How to Recover Files from Corrupted …

Memory storage cards are something just about all of us buy. Whether we need extra memory storage on our mobile devices or for our digital camera, SD cards are the way to go. But did you know that these highly compact and efficient flash storage cards are available in three different types? In fact, each type caters to the needs of the user. Type 1: The SD Card. You know what’s great about classics? They’re original. There is something to be said for that very first, original creation. The SD card was the very first storage card. It was created in 1999 with a maximum storage capacity of 2GB, which was huge back then. It used Microsoft’s FAT-12 or FAT-16 …

Everyone has a clear choice between quality and speed on a USB drive. Which USB features would you choose? In most cases, you would say quality. In addition, at the end of the day, high quality is worth every penny. Slow file transfer speeds result in sloppiness, data loss and corrupted USB drives. In addition, what if speed depended on quality as much as quality depended on speed? Speed affects the quality in using USB flash drives. Some USB features are fast, while some are slow. The markings on these storage devices rarely tell you which is which. Therefore, buyers are at a disadvantage. They will not know what they’re purchasing unless they dig into hardcore research. 3.1 USB vs. …

For many, NAND flash memory is a better storage device—especially in low-capacity application (4 GBs or less). NAND is a no-brainer for folks seeking a lower power, lighter, and more robust storage device. Although these devices have marked advantages, they can easily become corrupt due to external environmental components, as one of our clients recently found out at a most inopportune time.  (For digital image recovery information, click here.) Thankfully, they wasted no time in enlisting our recovery services. Here’s what they had to say. Saving Precious Memories. A Firsthand Account from a Data Recovery Client. During my incredible, amazing, and absolutely PERFECT honeymoon in Costa Rica last December, my husband and I were spending our last day in heaven-on-earth …

eProvided SD recovery company discusses, what to do if experiencing camera card failure! In fact, this is a question many professional and amateur photographers ask themselves. Thus, one thing that comes to mind is SD card recovery. Digital image recovery experts are excellent at assisting with lost photos. SD card failure can become quite stressful. One moment, you’re capturing moments in the golden hour, the next everything goes wrong. You go home and connect your SD card to the laptop, and images are missing. What do you do? Of course, the average person becomes a little frantic if they’ve never experienced this. If your images are not showing up even after renaming it, how do you get them back? eProvided …

Smartphone data recovery experts have seen it all. From physically damaged to salt water corruption, your data is recoverable. eProvided smartphone data recovery engineers have over 20 years of experience. Dropped your phone in the sink, or ran over by car, you can still recover your data. Not only that, but you can restore deleted files from your smartphone using our services. Continue reading this blog to learn how to recover files from your damaged smartphone. Broken, Damaged Smartphones Have These Common Issues.eProvided.Com has a data recovery solution for any type of smartphone damage, whether or not you can turn them on. Call us or click the button below, and we can help you make the best decision to more …

Memory comes in many forms and fashion. When digital cameras were first produced, they came with a type of installed memory on a chip. Thus, these storage chips were as wide as two fingers. SD card data recovery companies hardly existed yet. This fast, reliable form of data storage began use not only in cameras but smartphones and multimedia devices. Eventually, SD cards fail. Users face the conundrum of either buying a new one or trying to recover data from the old one. How Long Do Cards Last? Many users of cameras of that golden era had pictures stored on their camera’s SD card when it went bad and deeded the information on it recovered. Eventually, software manufacturers picked up …

Have you wondered how many various types of data storage devices exist? The answer is simpler than you think. Standing in the storage device aisle at your local digital electronic warehouse will leave you feeling overwhelmed. The truth is, data storage devices all break down into two main categories: primary and secondary devices. Primary storage devices are comprised of firmware storage, such as ROM and HDD. Secondary devices are primarily USB driven, such as USB memory sticks and flash drives. SD & MicroSD cards are also a popular type of secondary storage, mostly on today’s cell phones and smart phones. The most popular devices for storing data and images usually fall into the secondary category. Data Storage Failures and Recovery. …

Are you super protective of your digital camera? Regardless of whether your first camera was film or digital, you’re likely more ginger with your digital camera simply because you don’t want to damage it. If you’re not careful, though, you just might be developing some habits that are bad for your camera. Digital Camera Bad Habits to Avoid. The avid photographer is always on the go. With photo-ops all over the place, popping up at any given moment, you always want to be ready. However, there are some “time saving” habits that can cause big problems. Opting to leave the camera outside its protective case. It’s easy to stop reinserting your camera into its protective case in favor of keeping …

Choosing a Data Recovery Company. Lost files, damaged photos or corrupt data is no fun. It’s devastating when it happens. If you accidentally send the wrong file to the trash, it’s as simple as opening your trash bin and restoring. This won’t work if you already dumped your trash bin. In this case, life just became more complicated. In other words, there are many ways to lose data. NAND flash memory or NAND chips found in your digital camera, hard drive, flash drive, or your primary storage disk can break. You’ll need to hire someone to retrieve lost photos & data. Thus, how would you select a professional data recovery company? What to Look for in a Data Recovery Company. …

SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory cards are becoming popular because of their smaller size and larger data storage capacity. We mainly use SDHC camera cards in cameras, computers, mp3 players and video game platforms. They’re handy for storing large amounts of data in a digital media environment. Many SDHC cards are used by professional photographers in digital cameras due to their somewhat good reliability and low cost. Troubleshooting SDHC Camera Cards. Even though SD & SDHC Cards are extremely durable; like any other electronic/digital storage device, SDHC cards can also be prone to failure. Be aware, there are basic troubleshooting techniques. And, they can fix the problem with your memory device. Tackle it alone, make your memory card and …

The most common voice recorders utilize NAND flash memory. Likewise, digital recorders use NAND flash efficiently. In addition, if your voice recorder uses internal storage, that microSD broken in half will recover just fine. Furthermore, voice recorder data recovery happens at eProvided, no matter the damage. Indeed, voice recorders (Olympus VN-541PC 4 GB below) benefit from NAND flash. Benefits of NAND Memory and Recovering Data on NAND Flash Memory. Today, everything from MP3 players to digital cameras leverages NAND memory. Why is it so popular? And why is it so widely integrated in technology? Several unique and valuable benefits made it the memory of choice. Manufacturers can produce cost-effective products. In addition, eProvided can recover data from NAND based memory. …