When you need serious RAID 5 NAS recovery, there’s no room for error. In this case study, we tell the story of how PCS Recovery restored 12 terabytes of critical business data from a crashed Synology RAID 5 NAS—despite multiple drive failures and complex rebuild attempts. What looked like total loss became a success—but only because the … Read more

Choosing a data recovery company is a big decision—especially when your files, photos, business documents, or customer data are on the line. Not all recovery services are created equal, and picking the wrong one can turn a bad situation into a disaster. At PCS Recovery, we’ve helped countless clients who first tried a cheap or … Read more

Spilled coffee on your laptop? Dropped your phone in the pool? Left your external drive out in the rain? If you’re dealing with a soaked device, don’t panic—but don’t delay either. Water damaged data recovery is possible, but only if handled the right way from the start. At PCS Recovery, we’ve seen it all: smartphones … Read more

Data loss can happen at any time — whether it’s from hardware failure, accidental deletion, ransomware, or natural disasters. That’s why every business and individual should follow a proven backup strategy. One of the most reliable methods is the 3-2-1 backup strategy, and in this post, we’ll break down exactly what it means and how … Read more

In an increasingly digital world, data is more valuable than ever — yet it’s also more vulnerable. At PCS Recovery, we see thousands of cases each year where important data is lost due to preventable situations. In this post, we’ll break down the data loss in 2025 is on the rise — here are the … Read more

DIY data recovery software can sound like a lifesaver when you’ve just lost a critical file. But how do you know if it’s safe to use—or if you’re about to make things worse? At PCS Recovery, we often receive drives after failed software attempts, and unfortunately, many were recoverable before someone tried to fix them … Read more

Knowing the signs of a failing hard drive can save you thousands of dollars and years of valuable data. Most people don’t think about their storage device until something goes wrong. But drives often give off early warning signs long before they stop working completely. At PCS Recovery, we’ve recovered data from drives that might … Read more

Have you ever considered trying to reuse a failed drive after it stops working? Think again. Whether it’s an external HDD, internal SSD, or old server disk, a failed drive shouldn’t be used again—or you risk losing data permanently. At PCS Recovery, we often encounter drives that were reused after slight failures. Instead of successfully … Read more

Curious about SSD vs HDD failure? You’re not alone. Whether you’re upgrading your PC, managing backups, or running a server, understanding how these drives fail can help you make smarter decisions to protect your data. At PCS Recovery, we deal with both SSD and HDD failure cases daily—and we’ve learned that they each have unique … Read more

As remote work continues to dominate in 2025, data recovery for remote workers has never been more important. Whether you’re a freelancer, consultant, or full-time remote employee, losing access to your data can grind productivity to a halt and damage your livelihood. When your workspace is your laptop, external drive, or cloud folder, there’s no … Read more