In our last blog, we looked at how data can be recovered in the event a drive is damaged or inaccessible. Rather than trying to retrieve data after it has been lost, a more effective and safe way to preserve your data is to back it up regularly. If you’re a small business, knowing how to safely back up your data can seem overwhelming and confusing. These 5 simple tips can help you protect your valuable business and customer information with effective small business data backup. Get … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Small Business Data Backup
Protecting your Computer Data
What Is Data Recovery and Do I Need It?
Every business has data that is essential for their operations, whether it’s files, documents, records, plans or proposals. But what happens if you lose that data because it is corrupted, hacked or deleted? All too often, both businesses and individuals find themselves in the position of missing essential data without any backup. While the situation can seem hopeless, you do have options for getting your data back, and this is called data recovery. What is Data Recovery? Data recovery is … [Read more...] about What Is Data Recovery and Do I Need It?
September Newsletter: Password Security
Last month, we talked about ransomware and what to do about it. This month, we will cover passwords and how to simplify password management while remaining secure. Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Password security: What you need to know. Password security is important, as it is the final line of defense against an intruder. Luckily, some new tools, combined with newly talked-about guidelines, could make this … [Read more...] about September Newsletter: Password Security
July Newsletter: Internet Privacy Changes
Last month, we went over how your privacy is invaded online by your ISP, Google, Facebook and other sites or companies. This month, we will cover what you can do to help protect your information. We will go over some of the main avenues for data collection by various websites that you may frequent. Then we will demonstrate how you can opt out of data collection services or reduce the amount of data that is collected and stored. Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As … [Read more...] about July Newsletter: Internet Privacy Changes
Data Security And Recovery For Small Business
Your data is valuable, and securing it against unauthorized access, theft, or loss is incredibly important. However, too many small businesses don’t really understand their different options for data security and recovery or are relying on old-fashioned batch updates when better, cheaper, and easier options are now readily available. Fortunately for businesses in Contra Costa County, Grundig IT can help. We have years of experience helping small and medium businesses get a handle … [Read more...] about Data Security And Recovery For Small Business
November Newsletter: Computer Security
Computer Security Computer Security is a hot topic and it will continue to be so for the forseeable future. OK, you have antivirus installed. Is that enough? Probably not. Here are some tips for keeping safe. As usual, feel free to suggest topics which you would like to see covered in an upcoming newsletter or on the Grundig IT news page, which can be found at under the News tab at www.GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Computer … [Read more...] about November Newsletter: Computer Security
Is what you HAVE is more important than what you DON’T HAVE?
Most of the time, what you have is more important that what you don't have. This applies, at least, when we are talking about our computer systems. Don't understand? Well, read on. All the things on and connected to your computer system (hardware, external devices, software, data, network(s), Internet connection, etc.) are really important. So, in this case, what you HAVE is more important than what you DON'T HAVE. You may not realize this until your hard drive crashes, your … [Read more...] about Is what you HAVE is more important than what you DON’T HAVE?
