Tips To Protect Your Data
Tips To Protect Your Data (Content courtesy of DriveSavers Data Recovery & Farcornertech)
1. Backup! Always keep a current copy of your data on another type of storage media. Test and verify your backups regularly. Keep at least one copy offsite and secured.
2. Invest in a backup strategy. Consult Farcornertech about the right backup solution for you.
3. Backup and verify your data before performing an operating system upgrade.4. Purchase a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) for all of your computer equipment to protect against power spikes, blackouts and other power issues. Ask Farcornertech for a quote today!5. Purchase an anti-virus solution from Farcornertech. Make sure the definition files are up to date and perform regular scans of your entire computer.6. Do not move an external drive while it is in operation. Physical damage can easily occur resulting in data loss.7. Provide adequate space around your computer equipment to allow for circulation and cooling.8. If your computer or external hard drive was previously in a very cold environment, allow it to warm up to room temperature before operating.9. If you hear unusual noises from your hard drive, turn off the computer immediately and call Farcornertech at 970.488.9943. These sounds may indicate a mechanical problem that could quickly result in data loss.
