Data Recovery

Two Is One, One Is None: A Better Backup Strategy for Your Mac!

The YouTube video can be viewed here or at the end of this post. The Navy SEALs have a saying: “Two is one, one is none.” I like to add: “That’s why I carry three!”It is a simple idea with a big lesson: if you have only one of something important, you may effectively have

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This customer was fortunate to have a Time Machine backup.

This customer was fortunate to have a Time Machine backup. If she hadn’t, she could have faced a serious data loss situation. Additionally, her devices were locked (by the hacker), and she needed to keep her life moving, so she had to rush out and purchase a new iPhone 16e, which, thankfully, she might be

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“Trust, but verify” your Time Machine back up!

#1. “Trust, but verify” your Time Machine back up! When a Time Machine backup stops working, it’s often a symptom of a bad internal hard drive. #2. When you buy a new Mac make sure you buy one that’s large enough to accommodate all your data. New iMacs are all pure SSD hard drives and

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You need to take charge of your own data!

You need to take charge of your own data! When discussing data preservation and protection, I often reference Ronald Reagan’s well-known phrase, “trust, but verify.” It’s essential to ensure that the data on your devices is really backed up. If you don’t have someone like me checking your computer regularly, it’s up to you to

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After using my 2TB Samsung SSD for the past two years, it’s time to semi-retire it!

After using my 2TB Samsung SSD Time Machine drive for the past two years, I’ve decided to upgrade to a new 4TB model that offers additional durability features like waterproofing and shock resistance. While I’ll continue using the older drive every month or so, it’s important to regularly add new backup layers to ensure critical

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Don’t take somebody else’s word that your data is gone forever

Don’t take somebody else’s word that your data is gone forever Despite being told his “totally dead” MacBook Air was beyond saving, we were able to investigate the device and successfully recover this professional pilot’s data at a much lower cost than a clean room data recovery service. Our $59 diagnostic fee is a worthwhile

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Apple released macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 today, backup your data before you install!

Apple released macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 today. I get to see people lose their data every day, so while these updates are exciting, everyone will be anxious to install them. Please don’t install them without a backup. If you need help backing up your Mac with Time Machine, stop by the shop with a

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This one really got to me! This is why nobody trusts the service industry!

This one really got to me! This is why nobody trusts the service industry! There are so many things wrong with this case. I’ll never take your money without counseling you about what I would do, even if that means you walk out of MacMedics without spending a dime! Honesty: The #1 reason I am

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