How to recover data from a time machine backup

by | 22 Mar , 2024

HAPPY FRIDAY ALL!Losing important files can be a nightmare, but if you’ve been diligent about using Time Machine to back up your Mac, there’s a good chance that your lost data is not lost forever. Time Machine is a powerful tool that allows you to restore...

BACKUP BACKUP BACKUP!!!

by | 8 Mar , 2024

Happy FRIDAY!A client presented us with an assortment of drives that had all failed, and had been sitting in a drawer for years. he now found himself needing several important documents and was unsure which drive they were on. We managed to recover all the data from...

Broken USB Thumb-Drive?

by | 23 Feb , 2024

Hi All – HAPPY Friday!We see these types of job quite often here at 555 Data Recovery. It’s a common issue normally caused by a pet or child running past a laptop with the drive plugged in. Can you get the data off these? – YES we can. It’s a...

This one was touch and go!

by | 16 Feb , 2024

Morning all – Happy FRIDAY!!A client recently presented us with a portable HDD that had been dropped on a tile floor. She was extremely upset and anxious as this drive had all her twins photos from birth to year 5…. And of course…No BACKUP! –...

The KEYS to the KINGDOM

by | 2 Feb , 2024

G’day all – Happy Friday…Understanding BitLocker: Safeguarding Your Data with a Key to the KingdomIn the digital age, where our lives are intricately woven into the fabric of technology, securing our data has become more critical than ever....

Protecting you data using a quality surge protector

by | 12 Jan , 2024

HAPPY FRI and HAPPY new Year!!!! Safeguarding Your Digital World: The Crucial Role of Quality Surge ProtectorsIn the fast-paced digital era we live in, our computers have become indispensable tools for work, communication, and entertainment. However, with the...

Why a good antivirus system is critical on your mobile phone..

by | 8 Dec , 2023

The Crucial Importance of Antivirus Protection for Your Mobile Phone HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE.. In an era where our lives are intricately woven into the digital fabric, our mobile phones have become indispensable companions. From personal conversations to financial...

Can you recover deleted data from an iPhone that has been reset?

by | 27 Nov , 2023

If you’ve accidentally deleted important data from your iPhone, your best option is to restore from a backup if you have one available. Apple’s iCloud and iTunes allow users to create backups of their devices, and you can restore your iPhone to a previous...

Understanding “STICTION” and how to prevent it

by | 17 Nov , 2023

Hi all – HAPPY FRIDAY!!!Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) have been a staple in data storage for decades, offering reliability and cost-effectiveness. However, one common issue that can affect their performance is stiction. Stiction refers to the static friction that...