Data Backup Plans for Small Businesses

  Image via Wikipedia Losing financial, customer and planning data can be catastrophic for any business, but it is also completely avoidable. Savvy business owners and information system department heads know that there is no substitute for a good data backup plan. Unfortunately, the security of a company’s data is often taken for granted, leading to [...]

Magnetic Field From UPS Can Distort CRT Monitor Image – Tips To Tackle This Problem

Having a UPS device fitted close your computer may seem like a smart move. After all, the device will ensure your computer never loses power even if power supply is cut. You will have adequate time to save your work before shutting down the computer on your own. Well, the UPS may perfect as far [...]

Computer Maintenance – Important To Remove Dust From The System Effectively

Using a vacuum cleaner to blow the dust accumulated inside your central processing unit may seem like the most convenient option. However, it is important to keep your cabinet open from all sides to ensure that the dust is blown out. If you do not do so, you may end up inadvertently pushing the dust [...]

Buying And Installing Alternate Power Sources – Some Useful Tips

Choosing alternative power sources for your computer is not a very difficult task. However, many persons end up spending valuable money only to get disappointed with their results.Keep the following factors in mind when you are purchasing and installing such powers solutions.Reputation matters. Trying to save a few dollars by going in for a less [...]

What Factors To Consider When Buying Alternate Power Source For Your Computer?

Alternating current, power from your electrical mains, is the best source of power for your computer. For starters, it is consistent, reliable and long lasting. Further, it is comparatively inexpensive. However, it is undeniable that fluctuationsin voltage and supply do occur. In such a scenario, you may benefit by investing in alternate power sources for [...]

Remove Your Hard Disk, Fit It To Another Computer & Access Your Files In An Emergency

Can you identify the location of your computer’s hard disk? Do you know what the inside of a central processing unit looks like? If yes, then you can easily come up with simple and very inexpensive alternatives to access your files in the event the computer breaks down.Your computer may be malfunctioning simply because of [...]

Eliminating the threat of scareware by being informed about the threats

You are surfing the Internet minding your own business when all of a sudden an online scanner starts telling you your computer has viruses and spy-ware. You start to panic and install the scanner to remove the threats. Unfortunately, scareware has just dubbed you and now all of your personal information is threatened. Scareware, also [...]

What to do if you have installed a scareware scanner?

A scareware scanner frightens you into thinking your present antivirus software is not doing its job and the new scanner that just popped up can do a better job. The scanners usually ask for your personal information such as credit card numbers in order to give you the best service for your buck. If you [...]

Online Backup Of Data- Is This The Best Way To Access Your Computer In An Emergency?

Online backup of data is a great way to access all your computer files even if your device is not working. You just have to make use of another computer with an internet connection and download your files as and when required. On the face ofit, this solution seems like a perfect alternative to emergency [...]

What scareware does to my computer if it is installed?

A pop up scareware scanner has gotten the best of you. It has scared you into believing you need it to remove the hypothetical viruses and Trojans it fabricated. Many times, you may not even realize you have been had until you notice your computer is not the way it normally is. There are a [...]