Lightning-fast GigaDrive SSD boasts read/write speeds of 2,800 MB/s

In this world overflowing with data and content, external solid state drives are becoming more and more necessary. Thankfully they’re also getting faster, as demonstrated by a new SSD called GigaDrive that boasts read and write speeds of up to 2,800 MB… Continue reading Lightning-fast GigaDrive SSD boasts read/write speeds of 2,800 MB/s

If I re-install an encrypted version of Ubuntu on my laptop and fill my entire SSD up with a large .txt file, does this securely wipe the SSD?

I’m looking for an easy way to securely wipe the SSD of my Ubuntu machine. As I’m using a fairly new Dell XPS 13 and am quite a noob with Ubuntu I don’t want to use any fancy commands, that might brick my machine.
This is why I thought I c… Continue reading If I re-install an encrypted version of Ubuntu on my laptop and fill my entire SSD up with a large .txt file, does this securely wipe the SSD?

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Can M.2 docking stations be used to make forensic images of (Bitlocker encrypted) M.2 disks?

I am looking into M.2 docking stations such as the Maiwo K3016S as shown below.

Is it possible to use such docking stations optionally in combination with a USB- or software write-blocker, in order to make forensic images of (Bitlocker en… Continue reading Can M.2 docking stations be used to make forensic images of (Bitlocker encrypted) M.2 disks?