I’ve reviewed the best data recovery software you can buy, which often require a costly subscription. However, there are some very good free apps that can help restore your missing files or photos.

If you've recently lost favorite photos and videos or important documents stored on a drive, you might be able to get them back with free data recovery software. It's all too easy to accidentally ...

Did you accidentally delete an important file? Did you also empty the Recycle Bin? Don't worry. Microsoft has its own file recovery tool available for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Lance is an ...

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How many times have you deleted something from your hard-disk and immediately realized you made a mistake How many times have you shift-deleted something really important, only to bang your head on ...

Few feelings in life compare with the awful realization that you've lost critical data. Maybe you deleted some files by accident, or your hard drive suddenly started clicking and will no longer ...

The Windows operating system includes built-in tools that let you backup and make copies of your files and create a system image. It now also includes a System Image Backup Tool, with which you can ...

The best way to recover from unexpected data loss is to be properly prepared. With one of the following tools on hand, you'll always be ready to save your data from the Reaper. Photo by Matalyn. While ...

If you accidentally delete a file, all hope isn’t lost. However, assuming you can’t just drag it back out of the Windows Recycle Bin—especially true if you, like me, tend to default to the more ...

That SD card may still be holding pics you thought long gone. That's a good thing and a bad thing, depending of what kind of photo you're talking about. Luca Lorenzelli, Deposit Photos SHARE This ...