DVD-R data archives from an old computer are showing up as blank disks on all the new computers I've tried them with. What can I do to get my data?
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posted by gauche
on Feb 13, 2013 -
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Augggh. I'm being forced to upgrade my iPhone to iOS 5 (critical app requires it). Questions inside -- most importantly, can I completely
opt out of iCloud?
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posted by lorimer
on May 18, 2012 -
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What is the best method to force my remote users to backup their data. They all use MacBook Airs currently, and I'm looking for a good solution. I need something that they dont have to think about and they will be protected.
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posted by Slackjaw37
on Nov 22, 2011 -
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My best friend got the new iPhone 4 in early August, but never synced it. When she finally synced her phone last week, she mistakenly told iTunes to Restore from back-up (the July back-up). Is there anyway to get her data back?
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posted by Kronur
on Apr 6, 2011 -
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I have a media server (a Mac Mini) with several external HDDs hooked up to it. I'd like to transition to a storage solution that will be both tidier and more cheaply/easily upgradable. Challenge: I am very serious about backups and don't trust a system like a Drobo to handle redundancy.
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posted by raygan
on Sep 24, 2010 -
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What's the best way to safeguard my backups from the effects of a solar storm? Should I worry about that at all?
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posted by lord_yo
on Sep 11, 2010 -
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After problems with my old laptop Apple sent me a free replacement, whats the best way to migrate my data, eliminate personal info but leave potential problems intact?
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posted by UMDirector
on Oct 30, 2009 -
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I think my hard disk just died. Help me figure out an action plan, before I die of anxiety.
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posted by roofus
on Apr 13, 2009 -
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My data backup procedure is in shambles. What is the best personal data backup scheme to protect my data?
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posted by burnfirewalls
on Mar 24, 2009 -
21 answers
I have several old data backup devices, with some overlap on what's on them. I'd like to consolidate them all onto a new device, but without having 3 copies of the overlapping redundant data. I think the term I'm looking for is de-duplication. Any open source or free trial tools that MeFites can recommend?
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posted by penciltopper
on Jan 9, 2009 -
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I need advice on the reliability and economics of buying OEM Hard Drives in bulk. Is it false economy?
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posted by melorama
on Dec 9, 2008 -
11 answers
Data Backup Filter: I have about 6TB (yes TB, not GB) of data. I need to back it up BEFORE it crashes. I also need a good way to share it on the network. How can I do this? Details within...
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posted by arniec
on Jul 8, 2008 -
28 answers
Give me some ideas to manage my files, my data, my general computer setup etc. etc. for best use from multiple locations.
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posted by djgh
on May 26, 2008 -
8 answers
How can I save my digicam pics
(retrieved from various old CDs and DVDs) and not spend weeks on it? Currently many of them crash (Windows) Explorer.
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posted by ClarissaWAM
on Jan 14, 2008 -
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So, my friend, a new Mac user, accidentally deleted roughly five years worth of personal photos from his computer. Yeah. Is there any way to get them back?
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posted by chichimimizu
on Mar 10, 2007 -
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I want to set up a PC as a file server for my Mac. I'll also use it for light video gaming and website testing. What OS should I run? What else should I consider?
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posted by jruckman
on Dec 26, 2006 -
4 answers
What's a good program to automate backing up one hard drive to another one on the same box in Windows XP?
Something that made a complete backup of certain folders every morning would be ideal.
posted by signal
on Dec 15, 2003 -
19 answers
