RAID 0 error = Total data loss!

RAID — Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks — is an old technology that offers few real benefits on today’s standard PCs — but man, does it have drawbacks!

Today’s first reader-submitted letter illustrates the case. A system problem rendered essentially all the user’s data inaccessible and unrecoverable, across the entire RAID array!

Plus: Quick feedback on touchscreen problems; and a question about power cords.

Read the full story in the AskWoody Plus Newsletter 18.15.0 (2021-04-26).

Also in this issue:

• MICROSOFT: New PC? Lost your Microsoft account password?
• APPLE NEWS: New M1 devices from Apple
• LEGAL BRIEF: The coming battle for control of the Internet
• BEST UTILITIES: Freeware Spotlight — Complete Internet Repair 8
• PATCH WATCH: Computing should adapt

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