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Top 8 Computer Tips and Tricks | How to Protect Your Computer

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We can all acknowledge that keeping your computer safe and your identity protected from hackers is important, but in practice, what can be done to keep your computer data safe? By simply following a few preventative steps, you can make your online experience truly secure and keep your …

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The Importance of Backup Software

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In recognition of World Backup Day, we felt it was important to discuss why backup software is so important. Unfortunately many computer users have learned the importance of backup software the hard way. Hard drives are one of the least reliable components of a PC system, and most peo …

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Tired of Losing Important Information?

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In today’s world, most people rely on technology to hold every single piece of important information. Rather than developing your family pictures, you probably have them stored on a hard drive or computer somewhere. With the ability to scan and email important documents, it’s not even …

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Back That Computer Up

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FACT: Hard drives don't last forever. The reality is, each week in the United States 140,000 hard drives crash. If you don't want to be part of that statistic, do something about it and stop putting your data at risk. Backing up your computer is easier and more secure than ever - so b …

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Creating a Backup Plan? Ask These Questions First

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When it comes to creating a backup plan, you need to remember that the things that are most important to you, both personally and professionally, should also be the things that are the most protected. With society’s increased reliance on technology and all things digital, it’s still a …

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Understanding Data Backup Methods

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It’s not a matter of if your system is going to fail, but when. Despite the best assurances of hard drive manufacturers and production up times given by web hosts, downtime is inevitable. The key to ensuring the protection and accessibility of your data, then, is having the right back …

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How to set up an automatic backup using NovaBACKUP

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As part of our tips and tricks series, we will walk you through how to schedule an automatic backup using NovaBACKUP. You will learn how to set up full and Incremental backup jobs to run automatically on a set schedule. This tutorial will not use Wizards, although they are available f …

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5 Rules of Server Backup for Small Business Owners

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Deciding what type of server backup you want to use is a lot like dating. Whether you have loved and lost (data) in the past or have never considered backing up until now, if you follow these five rules when backing up your data, you can enjoy a long-term, harmonious relationship with …

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Differential vs Incremental backups: Why should you care?

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Differential and Incremental backups are called “Intelligent” or "smart" backups because they reduce the amount of time required to back up and the disk space required to do so. Only a small percentage of information on a computer changes on a daily basis, so running a full backup eve …

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Backup Software: How to Keep Your Important Data Safe

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Losing important data and files may feel like a complete violation, similar to an actual robbery of your home. Whether you lose your files through a virus, system crash, or hacker, the feeling remains the same. Although the files on your computer may be intangible, they’re a huge part …

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