Since we're on the subject of data recovery, I might as well post this cool video that shows what your drive does when it's buzzing along, copying, deleting, formatting, etc. If you watch the Presentation first, you will understand much better what is going on in this video. Enjoy.
Alright, I consider this a good find! While surfing YouTube the other day, I came across some videos about Data Recovery. Companies that specialize in this can easily charge you up to $3000 for a regular 40GB hard drive. For example, at work I have used DriveSavers a number of times, and their charge depends on the amount of recovered data. They usually charge at least an attempt fee of $200.
The free videos I found are cut in 7 takes of each like 9 minutes. So it's a roughly one hour long presentation given by Scott Moulton. He gives a lot of information about how hard drives work, how they are assembled, how data can be recovered, and what can and can't be done. Do you know about the freezer trick? Do you think hard drives are hermetically sealed? Well, see what tips Scott has for you. Here is the first part. You can also find them all on his website at MyHardDriveDied.com.
One month ago today, I created webspeaker on Blogger. Shortly before that day I had no idea what RSS even is and thought that Blogs are another way to waste time. I learned a few things, and by applying them the result is roughly 1300 visitors and almost $10 from Adsense. Forty-some posts later I feel pretty good about how my Blog is doing, and want to keep it going.
With some help, and by reading a lot I have learned that a few things are important.
Dell XPS 710 H2C. You got the money to dump on it? Are you a gamer? Then this is the way to go right now! This machine from Dell is packed with insane power.
Quad is the keyword. The CPU, RAM, but also the GPU! There are two of the new dual core 8800 cards in it with each 512MB video memory! 4GB of RAM! And aside from looking real hot, it keeps your hardware cool! That is of high importance with this thing. Also see it at the Consumer Electronics Show.
You can sign up and enroll for the free PC Protection class that CNET is offering on January 22. You'll learn how to reduce spam, secure your wireless network, create good passwords, and remove malware, and protect your computer from virusses and worms. If you have any questions or concerns about this, this may be a time to get things cleared up for you.
You've heard of it. You've seen it. Maybe you already have it! This video shows you a few hidden extras of this gadget! They're not in the user manual! We'll have to redefine what it really means for something to be multi-functional! Enjoy. Found it through [GAS].
Edit: The video is no longer available. If you want to see something else that's funny, I suggest this video of a rabbit chasing a snake into a tree!
This is not in a can with wings, this is like a bird does it! Yves Rossy, the man who developed these wings, was a former Mirage III pilot for the Swiss. His lifetime passion for flying has gotten him to the point where he can fly like a bird. His website says that he taught himself slight movements of his body just like birds use their bodies to move around up there. With help from sponsors the wings are now Jet powered. That is needed for horizontal flight, which he has managed to do for over 6 minutes! His site has a bunch of videos of him testing this human dream, and also other stunts and Jet flights. It may be the coolest thing I've seen on the Internet! After some more fine tuning he wants to make it capable of stunts and participate in air shows. If you've ever dreamed of flying, or if you like Batman for that reason, or even if neither apply to you, this is cool to watch!
