Write blocker
HoldTools
A device or utility used to prevent accidental writes to a storage medium during preservation work.
Why it's here
Placed in Hold: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 4Hacker News·7/8/2026researchCambridge releases guide for preserving data from floppy disks
The University of Cambridge has published a guide for imaging floppy disks to support long-term digital preservation. It covers identifying 8-inch, 5.25-inch, 3.5-inch and 3-inch disks, acquiring compatible hardware, cleaning carriers, and creating disk images and flux streams for archival workflows.