The data stored on your computer, documents, pictures, videos, music, financial data and other personal files are vulnerable to loss if not backed up frequently and accurately. Some people don't realize this until it's too late. In our line of work we see it all the time.

Always backup your files on a seperate thumb drive or extrnal hard drive. Creating regular backups of your important files and keeping them in a safe place will help to protect your important information if your device is lost, stolen, or in any way damaged. This way you can still retrieve your files. Regularly backing up your important data to an external hard drive or cloud-based storage. In case of any infection or data loss, you can easily recover your data.

If just a little time was taken to insure that your data is safe, you would not be at risk for loosing even a single file. The realization is that your personal data is the most invaluable asset on your computer. If your hardware breaks or stops functioning, while it will cost money, it is always replaceable. Should your software quit working, it too can be replaced. Your pictures and other personal files in most cases can never be replaced. Your user data should be backed up routinely to avoid loss. Data should be backed up on a reliable drive, off of your machine. You should have your data on two different devices. The idea is that there is safety in redundancy. Should one device go bad, you have the other to restore all your data just as it was before the device crashed. After backing up your personal user files on your computer, you should always verify that the data that you just backed up is valid. This can be done by making sure all the backed up folders contain the same amount of files as the original. The final step is to do a spot check to insure your files are valid and working properly. If you feel that you cannot or are not willing to back up your data, please call us today, we can help.

Make sure you regularly and reliably backup your data often. Back up important data regularly to prevent data loss in case of hardware failure or some sort of malware or ransomware attack. You can use cloud storage or external hard drives to store your data. Always backup your data onto an unrelated device and keep it stored in a safe place that you will remember where you left it.

Run virus scans and malware checks often. Install and also run anti-virus and anti-malware software to protect your computer from harmful viruses and malware. Regularly scan your computer for any potential threats so that you can be informed and can rid your system of them.

File mangemnt also is important in computers. Regularly clean out the unnecessary files and folders to free up space on your computer. Use a filing system that is easy to follow so that you will be able to find the file that you are looking for down the road. Keep in mind that the more data you have on your system the harder it is to find any one file. Use tools such as disk cleanup and disk defragmenter to optimize your computer's storage.

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