Best Price Computers (BPC) is a performance PC manufacturer located in Essex, Great Britain that prides itself on being different from many other similar companies in the world. The company was founded by a group of PC enthusiasts back in 1995 and has found continued success thanks to their personal interest in the technology, and not just in making a sale. One way that BPC distinguishes itself from other PC manufacturers / integrators is with the resources it provides to their website visitors. They offer product reviews and support articles intended to better inform their customers, and they are now building a glossary of IT terms to bolster the wealth of information available.

One recent entry in their IT glossary is entitled "Data Recovery: What is Data Recovery?", and they asked Bigbruin.com to comment on the usefulness of the information provided.

My first impression when reading the title "Data Recovery: What is Data Recovery?" is that there would be no way for anyone, no matter what their level of expertise, to fully cover such a topic with a simple glossary entry. Luckily BPC does not spread itself too thin on such a broad topic and they stick to covering some of the key points and addressing what might be some of the more basic questions. Although not an exhaustive resource, it does provide good introductory information and links to other glossary entries that explain some terms and topics used.

Readers with a more advanced understanding of the topic may find that this glossary entry doesn't provide anything new to their understanding of data recovery, but those with basic computer knowledge may appreciate the topics covered, the useful cross-references, and above all that the language used isn't overly technical.

Topics covered that I find to be most useful are in the parapgraphs on "Can erased data be recovered?" and "How can I completely erase a hard disk?". Many typical computer users do not realize that deleting a file doesn't mean it is gone, even if you empty the Recycle Bin on your Windows desktop. If you want to make sure a file is completely gone in order to prevent people from ever recovering it, extra measures need to be taken. And as it relates to the article, the opposite is also true. If you happen to delete a file, all hope is not lost of recovering it. Basic information is provided on recovering your file, and although a step by step guide is not provided, this is a good starting point for other terms to research in the BPC glossary or in a broader Google search.

BPC's glossary entry on data recovery may not be a comprehensive resource, but it provides a good starting point for computer users looking for a basic understanding of terms and topics to consider. No one will become an expert on the subject by reading the entry, but the introduction provided should lead readers in other directions that should help answer a wide variety of questions.

Best Price Computers IT Glossary Entry: Data Recovery: What is Data Recovery?