Tag Archives: Backup

Storm Season Is Upon Us…Are You Protected?

Spring begins on March 20th! It’s not too late to prepare for those pop-up storms that occur randomly at this time of year often resulting in everything from ice damage to lightening fires. During this time of year the threat of fire, flood, severe storms, water damage from office sprinklers, and even theft is very real.

One of the most valuable assets for any company is its data. Hardware and software can easily be replaced, but a company’s data cannot!

4 Questions About Backups That You Should Know The Answers To

The old saying, “Pack your own parachute,” comes to mind when I think of data backups or, more specifically, data RECOVERY. However, how many people actually know how to pack their data backup “parachute.

Since the absolute WORST time to check your backups is AFTER a data disaster, all business owners ought to know the answers to the following questions NOW so they aren’t unpleasantly surprised later when data gets erased and they’re scrambling to get back up and running:

Security Alert!

Ads for fake antivirus and antispyware programs are multiplying!

How to avoid getting tricked?

Many “reputable” sites are compromised and the owners don’t know it. So it’s not always where you surf. Here are four tips that may help you avoid getting infected.

1. Keep your computer updated with the latest antivirus and antispyware software, and be sure to use a good firewall.
2. Never open an email attachment unless you are POSITIVE about the source.
3. Do NOT click on any pop-up that advertises antivirus or antispyware software. If a virus alert appears on your screen. DON’T click on it, even to “close” it. Instead click the browser “X” button in the far upper right corner of the browser screen. Then call your computer guy.
4. Do not download freeware or shareware unless you know it’s from a reputable source. Many freeware and shareware programs come bundled with spyware, adware, or fake antivirus programs.

The best prevention is your own skepticism. The rule is: IF IN DOUBT, DON’T!

“Backup Alert To All iPod Users”

If you’ve been an iTunes and iPod customer for any length of time, you’ll quickly rack up the number of songs, videos, and audio books in your library. And, in no time flat, you can end up spending a small fortune.

But be warned! Most iTunes customers don’t realize that Apple will NOT allow you to re-download the music you’ve paid for, even if you lose every file because your computer dies, gets fried, infected, or destroyed.