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A backup plan: What type of data storage works for you

Written by Adrian Santangelo

Almost everyone who has some form of digital storage also has something they never want to lose. Unfortunately, recent statistics show 31 percent of computer users have lost all of their files due to events beyond their control.
Don’t want to become a statistic? The answer is to back up.
That will be the topic for my [...]

Posted on 3/9/2010 | in In House Articles | No Comments


Wireless networks present security risks for users

Written by Adrian Santangelo

The following article was printed in the Argus and Courier TImes on March 2, 2010
Wireless networks are commonplace these days. They are so ubiquitous and inexpensive that almost anyone can set one up in a matter of minutes with $100 (or less) worth of equipment.
Today, laptops come with wireless capability built in. It’s the same [...]

Posted on 3/5/2010 | in In House Articles | No Comments


How To Choose A New Computer

Written by Computer Source

Choosing a computer shouldn’t be a chore. Before you begin you need to decide what your needs are. Here are some handy tips to make the process a little easier for you.

Posted on 4/3/2008 | in In House Articles | No Comments


What should I use to clean my LCD screen?

Written by Computer Source

You don’t need anything fancy, but there is definitely a right and a wrong way to go about cleaning your LCD.

Posted on 4/3/2008 | in Computer Maintenance | No Comments


What’s the Big Deal About Battery Backups?

Written by Computer Source

Computers and power brownouts simply don’t mix. If you don’t save your work frequently and the system loses power, all your hard work may be lost. On top of that, frequent occurrences can corrupt critical system files, causing boot issues and more data loss. The solution: a battery backup for your system!
A good battery backup [...]

Posted on 4/3/2008 | in Computer Maintenance | No Comments


Better Backups

Written by Computer Source

Most everyone has heard that you need to do backups. The problem starts with a basic understanding of just what a “backup” is - beyond a mere copy of the data you wish to save. In our ever growing digital world, more and more tidbits of information are being collected on different forms of digital [...]

Posted on 4/3/2008 | in Computer Maintenance | No Comments