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Useful tips and tutorials to recover lost/deleted data from different device, like computer hard drives, SD cards, USB flash drives, cameras, and more.

How to Retrieve Deleted Excel File Not in Recycle Bin

Did you delete an Excel file and now can’t even find it in the Recycle Bin? It’s only natural to panic in a situation like this, especially if the Excel file had important data and you were working on it for hours. The first thought that comes to mind in such situations is how to … read more

Paul Jones

2025-08-15

How to Hide/Remove Recycle Bin from Desktop

A clear desktop establishes a concentrated working environment and makes your computer look nicer. Most users like to delete the unwanted icons to make it clear. The Recycle Bin icon is one of the targets. It is easy to hide the Recycle Bin in Windows and undo it. This article will discuss how to hide … read more

Paul Jones

2025-08-13

How to Restore Files Deleted from Recycle Bin for Free

It can be stressful to lose important files if you accidentally empty the Recycle Bin. Wondering how to recover files deleted from Recycle Bin? You are not alone. In most situations, files that are simply deleted from the Recycle Bin do not disappear forever – at least not instantly. It is common to restore files … read more

Paul Jones

2025-08-13

How to Fix the Recycle Bin on C Is Corrupted Error

Encountering the error message “The Recycle Bin on C:\ is corrupted. Do you want to empty the Recycle Bin for this drive?” can be alarming. It can prevent access to deleted files or even prevent you from restoring the deleted files. Fortunately, this common Windows issue is fixable using several built-in tools and methods. Part … read more

Paul Jones

2025-08-12

How to Delete Recycle Bin Files Permanently on Windows 10/11

One such important feature of the Windows operating system is the Recycle Bin, whereby deleted files are temporarily stored so that in the event of an accidental deletion of data, you have a backup. However, many users want to know exactly how to delete Recycle Bin files permanently, especially to free up space or protect … read more

Paul Jones

2025-08-12

How to Recover Files After Factory Reset Windows 11

Imagine doing a factory reset in your Windows 11 PC, hoping that it would resolve performance problems you were experiencing or to give your PC a new start. Then comes the shocker of it all, your significant papers, photographs, and files are just found nowhere. There would be nothing to panic about in case you … read more

Paul Jones

2025-07-17

How to Recover Data from Seagate External Hard Drive

The loss of data on Seagate external hard drives may be a painful experience, especially when the data is files, pictures, or documents. Seagate hard drives are very common due to reliability and huge storage space, yet they are not eluded to any form of failure. Fortunately, several methods exist to recover data from Seagate … read more

Paul Jones

2025-07-16

4 Ways to Recover Deleted Photos from Memory Card

Unintentionally deleting precious photos from a memory card is a nightmare for many photographers and smartphone users. Whether it’s a camera memory card, a mobile phone SD card, or a microSD used for extra storage, losing photos can be awful. In this guide article, you’ll learn how to recover deleted photos from memory card using … read more

Paul Jones

2025-07-16

How to Recover Lost Files After Windows 11 Update [FREE]

Updating to Windows 11 promises smoother performance, better security, and a sleeker interface. However, to some users, this move instead becomes a nightmare when all valuable files suddenly disappear after the update. You do your update, log back in, find an empty desktop, no folders, and nothing in your Documents library. In case it happened … read more

Paul Jones

2025-07-15