Lifehacks Data Recovery

Keeping reliable disk snapshots of your critical systems ensures rapid recovery from hardware failures, ransomware, or accidental deletions. Instead of manually creating clones with a tool like ddrescue every time, you can automate the imaging process into a hands-free routine that captures point-in-time snapshots on a schedule. With a combination of simple scripts, cron…

Accidentally deleting important documents or losing partitions due to a system crash can feel like a nightmare, but powerful open-source utilities like TestDisk and PhotoRec let you reclaim data without breaking the bank. By imaging drives before recovery, methodically restoring deleted partitions, and carving files from raw data blocks, you can salvage everything from…