Computer hard drive

Q. I have a hard drive with valuable information on it, but I can't seem to access it — the drive is either damaged or erased. Is there any way I can see what's on the drive and get it off? Don't worry, we're not going to ask where you got the drive, but there are plenty of ways to examine it and see if any of the data is recoverable.

Ever wonder what to do with old hard drives? Here's the right way to destroy an old hard drive.

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There are two ways to wipe a hard drive. Here's what you need to know to get it done quick and easy.

Plenty of drives can put 750GB in your shirt pocket, but the Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 Secure Hard Drive also puts 256-bit encryption at your fingertips.

Data corruption can destroy the data on your HDD, so it's wise to keep backups. Too late? Find out how to repair your hard drive.

If your hard disk drive has failed, this guide will help you with the hard disk drive's repair and data recovery.

Sixty years ago, hard drives were the size of grand pianos — but only held the equivalent of one mp3 file. We've come a long way since then.

If your hard disk drive has failed, this guide will help you with the hard disk drive's repair and data recovery.

World Backup Day aims to encourage computer users to regularly back up their precious photos and data. Now there are more reasons than ever to do that. CBC Radio technology columnist Dan Misener offers some strategies to keep data safe and secure.