Wednesday, January 20, 2010

5 Steps to Protect Yourself from Computer Data Loss

Here’s a good blog post on protecting yourself from data loss on your computer. I would assert that companies need to take many of the same steps to protect their data and files even as they move those files onto online applications. Make sure that you are creating your own backup of your data and files in those online applications in order to protect them.

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The Apple bug illuminates the need for computer users to take necessary steps to protect their data. Anyone who uses a computer, even a great one, is at risk for data loss. An operating system crash is only one cause of data loss. Others include, theft, user error, and lost media. While data loss may be rare for each individual, it only takes one instance to wipe out months, perhaps even years of irreplaceable data.

- blog.engyte.com

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