Digital forensic labs are struggling with the overwhelming volume of data from seized devices, which makes traditional methods of bit-for-bit imaging ineffective. Elcomsoft Quick Triage (EQT) offers a solution by enabling investigators to quickly acquire and analyze high-value data, allowing them to identify critical evidence within minutes instead of months. The shift from a comprehensive imaging approach to a more focused digital triage prioritizes immediate access to key artefacts, which helps to alleviate the backlog of cases. Effective triage relies on distinguishing between data sources and artefacts. Data sources include files like Outlook .pst or SQLite databases, while artefacts represent specific evidence extracted from those sources, such as chat messages or email timestamps. By concentrating on high-value artefacts, such as communications, web activity, and system logs, investigators can work with a manageable subset of data. This approach supports rapid decision-making in the field, bypassing the delays that come with full disk imaging. Mobile devices, often seen as primary evidence sources, pose challenges due to encryption. The article highlights a new strategy called the "desktop pivot," which emphasizes the forensic acquisition of data from Windows PCs. Many users sync their mobile data to their desktops, creating a "shadow cloud" that is less protected and easier to access. Examples include extracting Telegram chat histories from a suspect's laptop or retrieving synced search history from a family iPad that links a husband to a murder case. Overall, the article underscores the importance of adapting forensic practices to leverage accessible data on desktops, particularly in time-sensitive investigations.