JB Larson
JB Larson is technologist passionate about researching data storage devices, educating clients about technology, and playing the piano when he's not working.
What is a .heic File?
Were you sifting through an old iPhone, iPad, iMac, or MacBook looking at the photos you had taken on that device (or another device made by Apple)? Did the .heic file extension catch your eye, and now you’re wondering what…
Hard Drive Won’t Mount | What is Mac Error -119930876?
Are you trying to connect your external hard drive to your Mac but you keep seeing dialogue box with the term “Could not mount” + the name of your external hard drive + followed by the phrase “com.apple.DiskManagement.disenter error -119930876…
Red Light on Samsung Galaxy
The Samsung Galaxy line of smartphones is one of very few to keep pace with Apple’s iPhone. While many Samsung Galaxy owners are more than happy with their devices (the author, JB, among them), not all are so lucky. Some…
Data Recovery from Windows Desktops and Laptops
Most people, after forgetting a password or accidentally deleting a precious project, start searching for a data recovery software that can help them get their files back. Is Using Data Recovery Software a Good Idea? It depends. Using reputable data…
Restoring Mac From iCloud
Modern students and professionals are more reliant on our laptop and desktop computers than ever before. While we don’t encounter issues most days, sometimes it may feel like something always goes wrong. Whether it’s corrupted hard drives, virus attacks, or…
iCloud Photo Recovery
Modern iPhones enable anyone to take pictures that are nearly indistinguishable from those taken by a professional photographer. This concept even prompted Apple to run an ad campaign based on the line “this photo was taken on an iPhone”. The…
What is iCloud?
Have you ever thought to yourself, “what is iCloud”? You’re in the right place. iCloud is Apple’s storage solution for all your data. While securing your data with 128-bit AES end-to-end encryption, iCloud currently stores over 8 million TB of…
Magnetic Tape Data Storage
Magnetic Tape Data Storage Has Come a Long Way! If you were using computers or listening to music between 1960 to 2000, you should be familiar with the device pictured right here. Tapes have been widely used for data storage…
What is a Bitcoin Wallet?
What is a Bitcoin Wallet? Have you ever wondered what is a Bitcoin wallet? Put simply, a Bitcoin wallet is the tool that enables a user to send, receive, and store Bitcoin. At it’s core, a wallet is a mechanism…