Discussing the latest concepts in computer file recovery
Secure erasure of data is a constant issue with second hand hardware, particularly hard drives, but potentially any device using storage. Even non-persistent memory, that is designed to clear itself when a device is switched off, can be vulnerable – as studies have shown it is possible to recovery this with appropriate procedures.
When you erase [...]
Data backup is one of the most important, yet neglected areas of computing. The effectiveness of the backup depends on the frequency at which backup is performed. Most PC users prefer to take a backup of their data on a daily basis, while others, on a monthly basis.
While some users prefer to just take a [...]
Outlook Express is bundled with Internet Explorer and uses *.dbx files for storing e-mails. It is a different application as compared to ‘Microsoft Office Outlook’ e-mail client which comes with Microsoft Office for Windows. Each mailbox in Outlook Express has its own file with the extension of .dbx (like inbox.dbx, drafts.dbx, sent.dbx etc). And all [...]
I have just purchased a new HP netbook. While this unit is running Windows XP my previous netbook which I gave to a relative ran Linux. To be truthful the Linux ran faster, even with a slower processor. I bought the new unit primarily for its larger screen. Linux has few frills but is definitely [...]
Early versions of Windows use file allocation tables (FAT 16 FAT 32) to divide up the space on hard drives and then provide quick access to the data stored. Newer versions use NTFS storage. Each of these as with any kind of hard drive dividing system is subject to failure if a PC is shut [...]
My company does a great deal of ecommerce development. Currently we are putting together a site that sells trophies and awards online. There are thousands of items that need to be written about and have image files made for. Also we are taking the photos ourselves so we are constantly loading files onto a PC [...]
Many of the new netbooks being sold are using a Linux distribution operating system. These are perfectly suited to computers with slower processors used for simple tasks. Of course all of the new Macbooks are running the latest version of Apple OS and netbooks built with the Atom processor from Intel are use Windows XP. [...]
Files deleted from a computer are not removed. They do not simply vanish into the air leaving no trace of the information they hold. Actually the only thing changed when a file is deleted is the name on the area the file was in. Instead of saying ABC file the hard drive now say available [...]