Do not turn a small problem into a catastrophe

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A caller needs family photographs from a computer that no longer boots. Dr. Dave refuses to assume the worst, recommends qualified help and warns that inexperienced repair attempts can turn a small corruption problem into a major data-recovery failure without the user realizing it.

2:05 · Consulting Philosophy

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Proposed recording date: 2006-11-18. The exact broadcast date may differ.

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