Recover Data from Damaged Discs with CD Recovery Toolbox

It always amazes me how indestructable CDs and DVDs aren't. The slightest scratch or scuff can render one unreadable, which can pose a fairly major problem if it contains important data. CD Recovery Toolbox, a free utility, offers at least the possibility of recovering files from damaged discs. After performing a scan, it tells you what data it's able to retrieve and lets you choose where to deposit it. I can't say for certain how well it works, but the price is right. This is definitely a tool to keep in your toolbox in case disc disaster strikes. [via Lifehacker]