Is the Cloud Really as Great as it Seems?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Feb 25, 2014, 9:01:25 AM
The cloud has revolutionized the way we store and access data, offering numerous advantages for both personal and business use. However, many individuals and organizations jump into cloud storage without fully understanding its concept and functionality.
Schrödinger’s Backup: The Good and Bad of Backup
by Nathan.Fouarge on Feb 23, 2014, 5:30:00 AM
Photo credit: 'No Matter' Project You have most likely not heard of the concept of Schrödinger’s backup that has been coined in IT, but many people are running this experiment without even knowing it. It states: “The condition of any backup is unknown until a restore is attempted.” To …
Not All Backup Softwares Are Created Equal
by Bridget.Giacinto on Feb 21, 2014, 11:06:12 PM
No matter how well a company or individual has prepared, accidents happen. There is often a feeling of dread when a disaster occurs and a person discovers that the computer servers were the first asset to be affected. So much of modern living depends on having instant access to the da …
Back That Computer Up
by Bridget.Giacinto on Feb 13, 2014, 10:40:47 PM
FACT: Hard drives don't last forever. They are mechanical devices with moving parts that wear out over time, and they can fail without warning due to age, power surges, overheating, or simple manufacturing defects. The reality is, each week in the United States 140,000 hard drives cra …
Seven Devastating Consequences of Data Loss
by Bridget.Giacinto on Feb 7, 2014, 9:26:13 AM
As society has adapted to technology and learned how to rely more on computers and mobile devices, few haven’t dealt with the devastating reality of losing an important file or document. Whether it’s a video of your baby’s first birthday party, a PowerPoint presentation you put togeth …
