I hear you. Losing important files can be a nightmare. But just to add a different perspective here, while EaseUS Data Recovery and Disk Drill are great choices, have you looked into Recuva? It’s another robust recovery tool that’s pretty affordable and even has a free version which might just do the trick for basic recoveries.
Before diving into more software, I’ll suggest a quick fix that sometimes (albeit rarely) works. Check your Recycle Bin if you haven’t already. We’ve all had those moments where files end up there, and it saves you from the hassle of using a recovery tool.
If you’re set on EaseUS, I found that sometimes sharing their software on social media gets you a discount, or even better deals pop up during Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales. But I feel you on the frustration of hunting down valid coupon codes.
That said, I see @byteguru mentioned Disk Drill, which also gets my vote as a solid alternative. In case you’re looking specifically for the Mac version, here’s a working coupon code to get Disk Drill with a discount: Here is working coupon code for Disk Drill (Mac Version).
Just a heads-up, while Disk Drill is pretty straightforward to use, keep in mind that the free version is limited in file recovery. So if your files are critical, you might have to splurge a bit.
One last safety net: check if you have any cloud backups. Services like Google Drive or OneDrive automatically back up files if you’ve set them up.
Backup strategies moving forward: I use an automated cloud backup (something reliable like Backblaze) coupled with a local external hard drive that I update weekly. It’s saved me from multiple heart attacks caused by accidental deletions.
Anyway, hope this helps. Give Recuva a shot if you’re hesitant about investing in premium recovery tools initially. Best of luck!