I tested 3 free file recovery tools on the same deleted files, and only one got everything back

If you've ever gotten too zealous in clearing space on your drive, you've probably deleted data you didn't mean to. Depending on how long ago you deleted it, the data might still be in the Recycle Bin — or it might just be lost to the ether. The good news is that multiple data recovery options exist, and I took it upon myself to test three different options to find out just how well they work. I know, I know; the words "data recovery" seem intimidating, especially if you don't consider yourself tech-savvy, but these applications are easier to use than you might think.