Author: Anagha Rakta
Anagha Rakta
Anagha Rakta has six years of experience in marketing B2B SaaS products. She enjoys breaking down complex topics like cybersecurity, product, and technology. When not working, she loves painting, reading fiction, and exploring new places around the world.
External drives feel like insurance. You plug in your portable HDD or SSD, drag over your photos, videos, or backups, click “Safely Remove Hardware,” wait for that reassuring little green checkmark, and unplug the cable thinking, okay, we’re good. And most of the time, you are. Until a few days later. You double-click a folder and it opens… but shows 0 KB. One possible culprit is something most people never think about: the USB controller. This small piece of hardware sits between your computer and your external drive and decides how data actually moves. When it misbehaves, it can corrupt…
This guide explains why BitLocker asks for recovery key after BIOS updates, what triggers the lockout, what “recovery key required” actually means, and how to prevent the worst case scenario where your data is effectively locked forever. When Security Turns into a Data Lockout Here’s the situation: You update your BIOS for a valid reason. You reboot, and instead of Windows, you see a blue BitLocker recovery screen. The problem is that many users do not realize a BIOS update can change the “identity” BitLocker uses to decide whether to unlock automatically. How BitLocker Works in Plain English BitLocker encrypts…
Fast Startup sounds like the kind of Windows feature you should always keep on. Faster boots, less waiting, more “why isn’t everything like this?” energy. But here’s the part most people do not realize: when Fast Startup is enabled, clicking Shut down often does not mean a full shutdown. It is closer to a partial hibernation. Windows saves a snapshot of the system core and drivers, then brings it back on the next boot. That shortcut can be fine on a simple laptop that never touches external drives, never dual boots, and rarely gets interrupted. In real life, most of…
Pro video, photo, and hybrid cinema work in 2025 pushes storage harder than ever. If you shoot long takes in 8K RAW, rapid wildlife bursts, or client projects that must deliver on time, your memory card is not a simple accessory. It is part of the capture pipeline. Slowdowns mean missed frames, clogged buffers, or corrupted clips. OWC’s 1TB CFexpress Type-B Atlas Ultra steps into this world with headline speed, strong sustained performance, and rugged build quality. This guide explains what it is, how it compares, where it fits, and what to watch before you buy. Why CFexpress matters in…
The OM System OM-3 blends classic looks with modern power. It takes the familiar charm of the old OM film bodies and pairs it with fast autofocus, deep stabilization, and weather protection that laughs at rain, dust, and cold mornings. If you shoot outdoors, travel often, or split your time between stills and video, this is a camera that feels built for the way you work in 2025. Why the OM-3 design still matters The OM name carries real weight for photographers. Those small, tactile film bodies were known for being tough, discreet, and easy to handle for long days…
The Ricoh GR series has earned a loyal following for its pocket size, sharp 28 mm lens, and no-nonsense controls. Below is a clear look at what the GR IV brings, why the microSD change matters, how it stacks up against rivals, and who will get the most from it. A quick look at the GR legacy From the first digital GR to the GR III and GR IIIx, the series has focused on image quality, fast response, and a design that stays out of your way. You get an APS-C sensor and a bright, sharp prime. The controls feel…
The Nintendo Switch has been a massive hit since its launch, and with the arrival of the Switch 2, we are looking at a very exciting present. In 2025, games have gotten bigger, visuals sharper, BUT heavy storage demands are now more than ever. If you’ve ever tried downloading a game only to be stopped by a “not enough space” message, you know how frustrating it feels! That’s where microSD cards come in. For Switch owners, they are not just a convenient add-on. They are the foundation of your digital library. With the Switch 2 introducing support for microSD Express,…
An SD card should be the least interesting part of your camera kit. When it works well, you never think about it. When it does not, it can ruin a shoot. Most shooting problems tied to storage do not look dramatic. They show up as small delays, dropped clips, or unexpected errors at the worst possible time. Almost always, the cause is a card that was never quite right for the job. In this blog, we dive into which models stand out, how to balance price and performance, and the easy mistakes to avoid. If you shoot photos, video, or…
Picking removable storage used to be simple. You looked at capacity, maybe the speed class, and you were done. That is not the world we live in anymore. Cameras capture larger RAW files, drones record 4K and 8K at high bitrates, and portable consoles require fast read speeds so games load quickly. If your card cannot keep up, you’ll notice it right away in jittery footage, stalled bursts, or long transfer times. Two formats now lead the pack for speed and capability: SD Express and CFexpress. Both use the same PCIe and NVMe technologies that made SSDs faster, and both…
Switching from Android to iPhone used to feel risky. You worried about lost photos, missing chats, broken apps, and that vague fear that something important would disappear forever. In 2025, the process is far more stable, but it still rewards preparation. In terms of the setup process, Apple’s system does most of the work for you. You have the Move to iOS app and iCloud backup, and along with fast cable transfers, your data can move over in less than an hour. Apple’s Official Move to iOS Tool Apple’s Move to iOS app is the easiest and safest way to…