[Jipa] over at MetkuMods put up an original re-use for old hard drives: make em into power tools. The tiny servo motor that drives the spindle doesn’t generate much torque, but once the drive is ...

If you’re unsure how old your hard drive is (whether it’s new, old, or previously used) there are a few ways to determine its approximate age. This method involves physically inspecting your ...

If your old PC or laptop hard drive still works properly, you can convert it into a portable drive by removing it from its casing and putting it into a new shell. First, figure out the hard drive ...

Since it’s easy to recover data from a hard drive and open yourself up to bullying, blackmail, or even identity theft, it is vital to dispose of an old hard drive properly by not only wiping the ...