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Tips for creating and storing your computer’s backups

Posted on February 6, 2023

Modern computer hardware is generally more reliable than what we had back in the early days of personal computing, but users still frequently lose irreplaceable data due to hardware failures.

There are many reasons for data loss that range all the way from the simple failure of a hard drive to catastrophic events such as lightning strikes or fire damage.  [Read more…]

Q&A: How can keep my important work files from getting deleted?

Posted on January 8, 2023

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Question from Ellen: Hi, Rick. I’m a freelance graphic artist and I do all of my work on a Dell desktop computer running Windows 11.

I have hundreds of images that have either already been delivered to the customer or waiting to be delivered, and about a dozen more that are works in progress.

The problem is my husband and daughter also use this computer for Facebook, homework and games. I’m deathly afraid that my important files might get deleted somehow.

Is there a dependable and secure way to make sure they don’t end up getting deleted somehow?  [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I keep my online backups virus-free?

Posted on December 25, 2022

Question from Joyce:  I’m constantly taking pictures of my grandkids and copying them onto my computer. And since I don’t want to lose them I keep my computer backed up with Carbonite.

But a nagging question has been bugging me for a while now.

Since Carbonite backs up my files automatically, how can I prevent it from backing up a virus too should I ever get one on my PC?  [Read more…]

Why you shouldn’t leave your backup drive plugged into your computer

Posted on October 26, 2022

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Regular readers of this blog know I’m always mentioning how important it is to create regular backups of your Windows PC or Mac.

After all, always having a recent backup of your machine’s hard drive or SSD on hand is the very best “insurance” you can have against a catastrophic drive failure or a crippling virus infection.

But there’s one important point that I probably don’t stress nearly as much as I should…

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How to protect your irreplaceable photos and documents

Posted on October 13, 2022

I’m sure you’re aware that fires and other disasters destroy numerous homes and businesses across the country every year.

The total amount of property damage caused by these catastrophes boggles the mind, but in most cases insurance coverage helps the people affected at least rebuild their homes and businesses so they can move on with their lives.

Unfortunately, many families lose things that are even more precious to them than the structures they live and work in: All of their precious family photos and other irreplaceable documents. [Read more…]

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