With all of the storms about it is time to issue a warning...
Lightning is a modem (and computer)killer.
Most people will disconnect their 240 volt power from their electronic gear, but forget about the phone line.
Phone lines also cover long distances, just like power lines, and can have huge voltages induced if there is a lightning strike nearby.
So even if the lightning strike is some distance from you, the surge can travel along your phone line and kill your modem (or computer).
So remember:
"If theres lightning about, pull the phone line out"
You have been warned....
19-02-12
3Things
There are 3 words you MUST remember regarding data security
BACKUP BACKUP BACKUP !!!!
I just had a customer who lost her hard drive - along with over 2000 precious photographs of her family, friends and memories
So what is the best way to backup?
Personally, I have a network at home so I copy important documents and photos to another computer across the network.
I also back up to an external hard drive which is placed in a fire proof cabinet.
Some people are backing up photos onto Memory Sticks. These are now quite cheap, and can withstand being dropped or thrown into a drawer, which Hard Drives cannot.
There is really no "best option" for backing up as it will depend on the amount and type of data that you need to preserve.
The main thing is to find a method that suits your situation and backup, backup, backup!
BACKUP BACKUP BACKUP !!!!
I just had a customer who lost her hard drive - along with over 2000 precious photographs of her family, friends and memories
So what is the best way to backup?
Personally, I have a network at home so I copy important documents and photos to another computer across the network.
I also back up to an external hard drive which is placed in a fire proof cabinet.
Some people are backing up photos onto Memory Sticks. These are now quite cheap, and can withstand being dropped or thrown into a drawer, which Hard Drives cannot.
There is really no "best option" for backing up as it will depend on the amount and type of data that you need to preserve.
The main thing is to find a method that suits your situation and backup, backup, backup!
11-02-12
UP & RUNNING!
Welcome to the redesigned site and BLOG!
This blog will be a space for hints and tips, rants and raves, seriousness and fun.
If you have a tip, or a problem that you think solving could benefit others, email it to me via the contact page and I'll include it in this blog....
Watch this space....
This blog will be a space for hints and tips, rants and raves, seriousness and fun.
If you have a tip, or a problem that you think solving could benefit others, email it to me via the contact page and I'll include it in this blog....
Watch this space....
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