The trend towards online storage is in many ways a boon for businesses, government agencies, private institutions and non-profits. Their employees have the ability to access data from almost anywhere, unrestricted by which Internet-accessible device they have on hand. Along with these benefits come a host of security issues, however. One that has caused many an IT manager to lose …

If it hasn’t happened to you yet, it will. You’re playing your favorite game, working on a spread sheet or just reading your Facebook friend’s status when something goes wrong with your PC. Maybe your laptop keyboard stops responding. Perhaps you download something that has an unwanted surprise attached to it. Or possibly your cat hops up on the desk, …

When delving deeper into the rising problem of business data loss I discussed in a previous post, it has come to light that a primary source of data loss and corruption is the USB drive. Kingston Digital partnered with the Ponemon Institute to conduct a survey in July. The survey included 743 security professionals and the final data concluded that …

A common concern among Gmail users is how do I backup my Gmail account? While Google is a leader in many aspects of technology and Gmail is a normally secure service, accidents happen. In the event that you are locked out of your Gmail account or your account is hacked, it is always a good idea to have backup copies …

Learning how to backup gmail emails is your first step in keeping your emails and contact information safe and within your grasp. While Gmail is normally a safe and secure online email system, just like any other free service, things can and do happen. It’s Google – What Could Possibly Go Wrong? While it’s true Google is a multi-billion dollar …

How do you protect your data while traveling? Chances are, when going on a trip (yes, even while on vacation), you will have your laptop with you or even a smartphone or tablet PC to allow you easy access to work files and emails. And with technology being where it is these days, it’s quite easy for travelers to get …

Now here’s yet another good reason why you should backup your data using online services like Carbonite Backup or Mozy: laptop rage. In this day and age, who hasn’t heard about or experienced for themselves hard drive crashes, hardware failure, or computer theft? The term may be new to us, but laptop rage, or human anger and frustration taken out …

If you don’t backup your computer, you’re hardly alone. But take a moment to consider what is on your hard drive. Family photos, important work documents, e-mails you have saved from friends and family, recipes or maybe something you have worked on for years like a novel or family history. If those important things are all on your hard drive, …

I came across this interesting article at gizmodo.com that outlines the 5 stages of data-loss grief. Whether you’ve experienced going through a couple or all of these stages, the truth is, no can ever really tell of the frustration and hassle that one has to experience unless it happens to you. And if you’ve failed to use any backup method …

If you have experienced the frustration of a computer crash in the past, you’re probably desperate to figure out how to prevent computer crashes in the future. Fortunately, almost every computer crash is avoidable and even with ones that aren’t you can still minimize the damage they do. But you have to take certain steps to keep your computer healthy. …

Almost everyone who has asked about their sluggish computer has been told to get a registry cleaner program. But most people have no idea what that is and even fewer people actually use a registry cleaner. Mostly, that is because people don’t know why they should bother with one. If you don’t know what a cleaner does or how it …

In your personal opinion, is online storage really necessary? Since most computer specialists like me are really into statistics, I already know that 21% of you will say that that there really is not a solid reason for the average consumer to invest in this type of technology. Then again, 98% of the world’s businesses will also state that they …

Online storage has gone from a business product to a consumer product, though there are some significant differences in how the service is used by the two. According to a recent report, there are also some concerns that make users a bit hesitant to use this service, though it has been in use by businesses for some of the most …

So, you have a huge project due. We’ve all been there, under the gun. Your advancement, reputation, paycheck, or whatever it is, depends on getting the work done right and delivered ASAP. You have sweated and agonized, double and triple checked the facts, and polished that project until it shines. This is without a doubt your shining jewel that will …