Data recovery articles #9

Technical guides on data loss prevention, storage failures and controlled data recovery methods.

2 March 2025

Magnetic media archives and data recovery

Preserving data on magnetic disks and tapes requires compatible drives, careful handling, format knowledge and a planned migration path.

11 February 2025

CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs depend on recording layers, clean surfaces and compatible drives, all of which set recovery limits.

12 January 2025

An SSD's NAND, controller, firmware, TRIM, wear management and encryption directly determine its data recovery limits after power loss.