Which adapter should you choose for a 2.5- or 3.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD?
Compare SATA-to-USB cables, enclosures, cloning docks and IDE adapters to connect or reuse a 2.5- or 3.5-inch HDD or SSD.
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Hard Drives: Practical Tips and Solutions
A hard drive showing signs of weakness deserves close monitoring before it fails completely. Our guides list the symptoms of a failed drive, explain how to clone it onto an SSD and how to recover data from a PC that no longer starts. We also detail the right habits before reselling a computer, including fully wiping the drive, along with the best data recovery software. Find our other storage guides on the Assistouest blog.
File systems compatible with macOS, Windows, Linux and Android
No more unreadable files between Mac, PC and Linux: discover exFAT, the format that removes barriers and makes all your transfers easier.
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Permanently erase a Windows hard drive or USB key before resale
Permanently erase all data from a hard disk or USB stick before selling your computer, thanks to free Windows software.
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The 5 best portable external hard drives in 2026
We've selected the best external hard drives (HDD and SSD) for you. Comparison of the best portable hard drives in 2026.
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How do forensic experts investigate a hard drive?
Find out how forensic experts analyze a hard disk to recover digital evidence, recover deleted files and reconstruct activity history.
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How do I merge two partitions in Windows? Disk management
Need more disk space in Windows? Find out how to merge two partitions safely using disk management.
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How do I know whether my PC has an HDD or SSD?
Find out how to easily identify whether your PC uses an HDD or SSD. Follow our simple methods via Task Manager or PowerShell.
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How to recover data from a computer that won’t turn on?
Even a PC out of service can still keep your data. Find out how to recover them quickly and keep them safe.
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SSD: How to clone a laptop hard disk?
Discover the best ways to migrate your system and files without reinstalling.
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How to Turn an Old Hard Drive (HDD or SSD) into External Storage?
Smart, economical storage: your old hard drive becomes an external drive. Discover our step-by-step guide.
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Free up space on your Windows 11 PC with the Storage Assistant
Never run out of space again! The Storage Assistant analyzes your Windows 11 PC and safely removes unnecessary files.
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How do I get a hard disk that is not recognized or invisible in Windows?
Does your external hard drive no longer appear in Windows? Discover simple solutions to make it visible, correct detection errors and recover your data without risk.
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