Preventing Data Loss…Don’t Be Left SpeechlessOr perhaps I should say wordless. The Data Rescue Center recently had a customer that was a freelance writer that had lost all of his data. He decided to share his story so he could help others prevent data loss…
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The importance of having a data recovery plan and protecting your data.
About 15 years ago, I created a data recovery and protection plan. It has now been over 15 years since I lost any of my critical files. That’s...
Backing up or Archiving
There’s a difference between backing up and archiving. While it sounds like you’re doing the same thing, they have different purposes. They both help prevent data loss; it’s the way they do it that matters.
Backups are intended to protect working data files. For example,...
Deciding where to backup your digital data
Apple’s new iCloud storage system shows promise, and offers a more convenient method of storing and syncing information between devices. Storing device backups on a computer, however, feels safer for people unaccustomed to cloud storage. Which option is best for you? iCloud Advantages Apple’s designed iCloud...
Precautions for your data when upgrading your OS
In a previous post, I mentioned that Microsoft® had released its new Window 8® operating system. I promised I’d give you some tips to make the transition easier for you and safer for your data. There have been many instances of people losing...
Prepare your computer for bad weather disasters
Hurricane Isaac made landfall twice this week and the storm is expected to move inland as far as Indiana and Illinois. Entergy New Orleans reported that more than 400,000 homes and business customers were without power early Wednesday morning. Winds of up to 100...
Reliability of a SSD vs platter hard drive?
That’s a very good question. In fact, it’s one that we are hearing more often here at The Data Rescue Center. Folks are beginning to ask our recovery engineers about reliability when they contract our data recovery services. While it’s a good question,...
I want to talk to the small- and midsized-business owner or operator about the importance of developing an efficient, secure data disaster plan. I’m specifically targeting this group for three basic reasons: 1. Small- and mid-sized businesses don’t usually have a massive budget for an around-the-clock IT staff and the...
Yearly Computer Maintenance
I discussed some computer maintenance chores in a recent post. Keeping your computer in top shape will help to reduce problems that can lead to data loss. This spring I would also like to recommend another extremely important task: setting up an effective backup routine. Data backup is...
Protect your data when you donate your old hard drive
In past posts, we looked at taking inventory of the files on your computer. It is important that you know what is there and take steps to protect it from loss. We discovered that backing up your data regularly is the...