data recovery Archives

How to Recover Data from a Dead Hard Drive and why a Hard Drive Becomes Dead or Damaged in the first place

Posted on July 23, 2023July 23, 2023
If you are an aspiring computer repair technician, you need to know how to deal with one of the most common problems in computers: how to recover data from a dead hard drive. A hard drive is a device that stores data on spinning disks using magnetic heads. It is a vital component of any…
Top 10 Things to Learn to Fix Computers

Posted on April 24, 2023May 31, 2023
Are you interested in learning how to fix computers? Whether you want to start a career in computer repair or just be able to fix your own computer when it has problems, there are certain skills and knowledge that are essential. In this post, we’ll discuss the top 10 things to learn so you can…
				[{"id":512,"link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/how-to-become-a-computer-repair-technician-2","name":"how-to-become-a-computer-repair-technician-2","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcguru.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pexels-photo-3825580.jpeg?fit=928%2C1300&ssl=1","alt":"how to become a computer repair technician"},"title":"How to become a computer repair technician","excerpt":"","content":"Becoming a computer repair technician is a great career choice for anyone who is interested in fixing computer hardware, installing software and troubleshooting technical issues.","author":{"name":"PC GURU","link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/author\/fucking-shit-69-motherfucker"},"date":"Dec 8, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-12-08 23:59:32","modifiedDate":"2023-12-08 23:59:34","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-12-08 23:59:34","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/education\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/education\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/computer' rel='post_tag'>computer<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/computer-repair-technician' rel='post_tag'>computer repair technician<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/how-to-become' rel='post_tag'>how to become<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/how-to-become-a-computer-repair-technician' rel='post_tag'>how to become a computer repair technician<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/repair' rel='post_tag'>repair<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/technician' rel='post_tag'>technician<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":46},"status":"publish"},{"id":508,"link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/video-card-overheating","name":"video-card-overheating","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcguru.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pexels-photo-6974258.jpeg?fit=730%2C1300&ssl=1","alt":"video card overheating"},"title":"How to determine if your Video Card is Overheating","excerpt":"","content":"Video cards, also known as graphics cards or GPUs, are essential components of any modern PC. They are responsible for rendering images, videos, games, and","author":{"name":"PC GURU","link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/author\/fucking-shit-69-motherfucker"},"date":"Sep 28, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-09-28 00:08:34","modifiedDate":"2023-09-28 00:08:38","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-09-28 00:08:38","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/hardware\" rel=\"category tag\">Hardware<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/video\" rel=\"category tag\">Video<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/hardware\" rel=\"category tag\">Hardware<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/video\" rel=\"category tag\">Video<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/overheating' rel='post_tag'>overheating<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/video' rel='post_tag'>video<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/video-card' rel='post_tag'>video card<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/video-card-overheating' rel='post_tag'>video card overheating<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":8,"sec":13},"status":"publish"},{"id":504,"link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/dont-trust-hard-drive","name":"dont-trust-hard-drive","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcguru.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hard-drive-technology-computers-equipment-163165.jpeg?fit=1733%2C1300&ssl=1","alt":"why you shouldn't trust your computer hard drive"},"title":"Why You Shouldn\u2019t Trust Your Computer Hard Drive","excerpt":"","content":"If you store important data on your computer hard drive, you might want to think twice about how reliable it is. Hard drives are mechanical","author":{"name":"PC GURU","link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/author\/fucking-shit-69-motherfucker"},"date":"Aug 14, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-08-14 03:42:38","modifiedDate":"2023-08-14 03:42:41","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-08-14 03:42:41","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/hardware\" rel=\"category tag\">Hardware<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/storage\" rel=\"category tag\">Storage<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/hardware\" rel=\"category tag\">Hardware<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/storage\" rel=\"category tag\">Storage<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/failure' rel='post_tag'>failure<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/hard-drive' rel='post_tag'>hard drive<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/storage' rel='post_tag'>storage<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":53},"status":"publish"},{"id":495,"link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/how-to-become-a-computer-repair-technician","name":"how-to-become-a-computer-repair-technician","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcguru.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photo-442152.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1253&ssl=1","alt":"how to become a computer repair technician"},"title":"How to Become a Computer Repair Technician","excerpt":"","content":"I constantly get asked how do you become a Computer Repair Technician, well here's another blog post on just that! A computer repair technician is","author":{"name":"PC GURU","link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/author\/fucking-shit-69-motherfucker"},"date":"Aug 1, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-08-01 21:28:57","modifiedDate":"2023-08-01 21:29:00","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-08-01 21:29:00","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/education\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/education\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/computer' rel='post_tag'>computer<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/computer-repair-technician' rel='post_tag'>computer repair technician<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/education' rel='post_tag'>education<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/how-to-become' rel='post_tag'>how to become<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/learn' rel='post_tag'>learn<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/repair' rel='post_tag'>repair<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/technician' rel='post_tag'>technician<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":16},"status":"publish"},{"id":490,"link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/boot-sector-virus-removal","name":"boot-sector-virus-removal","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcguru.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photo-5380642.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1253&ssl=1","alt":"boot sector virus removal"},"title":"Boot Sector Virus Removal","excerpt":"","content":"With this step-by-step blog post, Boot Sector Virus Removal shouldn't be anything to fear! A boot sector virus is a type of malware that infects","author":{"name":"PC GURU","link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/author\/fucking-shit-69-motherfucker"},"date":"Aug 1, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-08-01 19:32:41","modifiedDate":"2023-08-01 19:32:43","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-08-01 19:32:43","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/viruses\" rel=\"category tag\">Viruses<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/viruses\" rel=\"category tag\">Viruses<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/boot' rel='post_tag'>boot<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/boot-sector' rel='post_tag'>boot sector<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/remove' rel='post_tag'>remove<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/repair' rel='post_tag'>repair<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/sector' rel='post_tag'>sector<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/virus' rel='post_tag'>Virus<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/viruses' rel='post_tag'>viruses<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":2},"status":"publish"},{"id":487,"link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/how-to-recover-data-from-a-dead-hard-drive","name":"how-to-recover-data-from-a-dead-hard-drive","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcguru.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-photo-117729.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1253&ssl=1","alt":"how to recover data from a dead hard drive"},"title":"How to Recover Data from a Dead Hard Drive and why a Hard Drive Becomes Dead or Damaged in the first place","excerpt":"","content":"If you are an aspiring computer repair technician, you need to know how to deal with one of the most common problems in computers: how","author":{"name":"PC GURU","link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/author\/fucking-shit-69-motherfucker"},"date":"Jul 23, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-07-23 19:59:20","modifiedDate":"2023-07-23 19:59:22","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-07-23 19:59:22","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/backups\" rel=\"category tag\">Backups<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/hardware\" rel=\"category tag\">Hardware<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/storage\" rel=\"category tag\">Storage<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/backups\" rel=\"category tag\">Backups<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/hardware\" rel=\"category tag\">Hardware<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/storage\" rel=\"category tag\">Storage<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/damaged' rel='post_tag'>damaged<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/data' rel='post_tag'>data<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/data-recovery' rel='post_tag'>data recovery<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/failure' rel='post_tag'>failure<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/hard-drive' rel='post_tag'>hard drive<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/recover' rel='post_tag'>recover<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/recovery' rel='post_tag'>recovery<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":6,"sec":58},"status":"publish"},{"id":483,"link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/how-to-fix-inkjet-printer-ink-problems","name":"how-to-fix-inkjet-printer-ink-problems","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcguru.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/pexels-photo-1440504.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1253&ssl=1","alt":"how to fix inkjet printer ink problems"},"title":"How to Fix Inkjet Printer Ink Problems","excerpt":"","content":"Inkjet printers are popular devices for home and office use, but they can also encounter some common ink problems that affect their performance and print","author":{"name":"PC GURU","link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/author\/fucking-shit-69-motherfucker"},"date":"Jul 4, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-07-04 22:58:37","modifiedDate":"2023-07-04 22:58:40","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-07-04 22:58:40","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/hardware\" rel=\"category tag\">Hardware<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/printers\" rel=\"category tag\">Printers<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/hardware\" rel=\"category tag\">Hardware<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/printers\" rel=\"category tag\">Printers<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/ink' rel='post_tag'>ink<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/printer' rel='post_tag'>printer<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/printers' rel='post_tag'>printers<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/problem' rel='post_tag'>problem<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":3},"status":"publish"},{"id":479,"link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/software-compatibility-problems","name":"software-compatibility-problems","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcguru.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pexels-photo-574069.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1245&ssl=1","alt":"software compatibility problems"},"title":"Solving Software Compatibility Problems on Windows Computers","excerpt":"","content":"If you are an aspiring computer repair technician, you might encounter software compatibility problems on Windows computers. These are issues that prevent some apps or","author":{"name":"PC GURU","link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/author\/fucking-shit-69-motherfucker"},"date":"Jun 27, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-06-27 16:49:17","modifiedDate":"2023-06-27 16:49:20","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-06-27 16:49:20","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/software\" rel=\"category tag\">Software<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/software\" rel=\"category tag\">Software<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":4},"status":"publish"},{"id":476,"link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/10-top-skills-for-a-computer-repair-technician","name":"10-top-skills-for-a-computer-repair-technician","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcguru.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pexels-photo-1139311.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1253&ssl=1","alt":"10 Top Skills for a Computer Repair Technician"},"title":"10 Top Skills for a Computer Repair Technician","excerpt":"","content":"A computer repair technician is an IT professional who helps troubleshoot and repair computers and computer programs. They can assist customers in a variety of","author":{"name":"PC GURU","link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/author\/fucking-shit-69-motherfucker"},"date":"Jun 21, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-06-21 14:49:30","modifiedDate":"2023-06-21 14:49:33","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-06-21 14:49:33","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/education\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/education\" rel=\"category tag\">Education<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/computer' rel='post_tag'>computer<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/computer-repair-technician' rel='post_tag'>computer repair technician<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/education' rel='post_tag'>education<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/repair' rel='post_tag'>repair<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/skills' rel='post_tag'>skills<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/technician' rel='post_tag'>technician<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":3},"status":"publish"},{"id":470,"link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/top-10-free-software-utilities-for-technicians","name":"top-10-free-software-utilities-for-technicians","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcguru.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pexels-photo-4792511.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1255&ssl=1","alt":"Top 10 FREE software Utilities for Technicians"},"title":"Top 10 FREE Software Utilities for Technicians","excerpt":"","content":"Computer repair technicians need to have a variety of software utilities to fix different types of computer problems, from malware infections to performance issues. Whether","author":{"name":"PC GURU","link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/author\/fucking-shit-69-motherfucker"},"date":"Jun 10, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-06-10 19:40:41","modifiedDate":"2023-06-10 19:40:44","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-06-10 19:40:44","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/software\" rel=\"category tag\">Software<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/software\" rel=\"category tag\">Software<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/diagnose' rel='post_tag'>diagnose<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/free' rel='post_tag'>free<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/repair' rel='post_tag'>repair<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/top-10' rel='post_tag'>top 10<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/troubleshoot' rel='post_tag'>troubleshoot<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/utilities' rel='post_tag'>utilities<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":26},"status":"publish"},{"id":466,"link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/how-to-fix-video-problems-on-windows","name":"how-to-fix-video-problems-on-windows","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcguru.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pexels-photo-6968941.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1253&ssl=1","alt":"how to fix video problems on windows"},"title":"How to Fix Video Problems on Windows","excerpt":"","content":"Video problems on Windows can be frustrating and annoying, especially if you are trying to watch your favorite movie, play a game, or attend a","author":{"name":"PC GURU","link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/author\/fucking-shit-69-motherfucker"},"date":"Jun 7, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-06-07 03:28:03","modifiedDate":"2023-06-07 03:28:06","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-06-07 03:28:06","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/video\" rel=\"category tag\">Video<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/video\" rel=\"category tag\">Video<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/computer' rel='post_tag'>computer<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/driver' rel='post_tag'>driver<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/fix' rel='post_tag'>fix<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/repair' rel='post_tag'>repair<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/troubleshoot' rel='post_tag'>troubleshoot<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/video' rel='post_tag'>video<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":38},"status":"publish"},{"id":459,"link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/failed-to-install","name":"failed-to-install","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pcguru.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pexels-photo-2882552.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1250&ssl=1","alt":"picture of an error implying \"failed to install\""},"title":"What to do when you get an application \"failed to install\" message","excerpt":"","content":"As a computer repair technician, you may encounter situations where an application gives you a \"failed to install\" error message. This can be frustrating and","author":{"name":"PC GURU","link":"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/author\/fucking-shit-69-motherfucker"},"date":"May 31, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-05-31 20:28:37","modifiedDate":"2023-05-31 20:28:40","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-05-31 20:28:40","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/software\" rel=\"category tag\">Software<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/category\/software\" rel=\"category tag\">Software<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/failed-to-install' rel='post_tag'>failed to install<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/installation' rel='post_tag'>installation<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/software' rel='post_tag'>software<\/a><a href='https:\/\/pcguru.biz\/tag\/windows' rel='post_tag'>windows<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":54},"status":"publish"}]