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SD Card Not Showing Up: What to Do First

SD cards usually do not fail politely. One minute the card works, the next it is missing from your camera,

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By Stephen Ferrick
May 9, 2024
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USB Not Showing Up: What to Do First

When a USB is not showing up, the failure is usually happening in one of three layers: the connection path,

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By Stephen Ferrick
April 4, 2024
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Seagate External Drive Not Working: What to Do First

When a Seagate external drive is not working, the failure is usually in one of three areas: power, the USB

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By Stephen Ferrick
March 14, 2024
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Seagate External Hard Drive Not Showing Up: What to Do

External hard drives are commonly chosen for storing and backing up essential data. Seagate is a leading computer storage product

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By Stephen Ferrick
February 21, 2024
Synology DiskStation Flashing Blue Light
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Synology Flashing Blue Light – Troubleshooting

Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems are renowned for reliability and seamless data management. However, encountering a flashing blue light

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By Stephen Ferrick
November 28, 2023
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Broken External Hard Drive Recovery: Safe Next Steps

A broken external hard drive is not automatically a lost drive, but it is a high-risk situation if you handle

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By Stephen Ferrick
November 20, 2023
How to Rebuild RAID 1 After Drive Failure
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How to Rebuild RAID 1 After Drive Failure

In the complex world of data storage and redundancy, RAID 1 is a valiant defender against the imminent threat of

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By Stephen Ferrick
November 13, 2023