Backup your Data (Even if you have a Mac)
May 1, 2008
I mentioned yesterday how important it is to backup your data on a regular basis. But some readers have commented how even though they fully understand the importance of backing up their data, they simply don’t get around to it. That’s why I believe that a backup solution should be easy and constantly accessible – preferably online. With an online backup service such as the one offered at idrive.com you don’t have to hassle with external devices and organized storage. Online backup services are becoming quite popular nowadays and with the new Online Backup for Mac service offered by IDrive, Mac users are no longer excluded from this important and useful service.
A LiveDistro is a computer operating system that is executed upon boot, without installation to a hard disk drive. It is typically named after the bootable medium it is stored in such as a CD-ROM, DVD or a USB-flash drive. It is referred to as “live” since these “distros” or software distributions contain a complete, functioning and operational system on the distribution medium.
The operating system or files already installed on the computer hard drive is not altered by a LiveDistro unless instructed to do so. While including mechanism and utilities for more permanent installation, it allows the user to return the computer to its previous state upon ejection and rebooting of the computer. Specific LiveDistros are designed to test drive Linux and other free and open- source operating system.
Setting up a new office or moving to a new business location has become much simpler in the digital age. While it is almost impossible to begin working without first installing a broadband connection, that is almost the only thing you need to worry about in terms of infrastructure. The reason for this is that today’s technology makes handling almost everything over the web. Rather than installing complicated phone systems and expensive network access points, companies can now get all their computes hooked up via wifi in minutes. But the real advancement comes from services such as alphapolo that provide advance Voice Conferencing capabilities with virtually no special hardware or infrastructure to be installed. Businesses and individuals can easily set up multi participant conference calls for just 3.5 cents per minute. You don’t even need to schedule the call in advance and reserve slots like some systems require. That means true on-demand conference calls.
April 30, 2008
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten a call from one of my less tech savvy friends with a frantic statement of “my computer hates me”. It’s always the same story. They didn’t back up their data and their hard disk crashed. Unfortunately, I can’t always help them but deleted files can be restored with the right technology. Check out Flashback Data for example. Their industry leading solution allows them to Recover Deleted Files from any media type or operating system. But remember, even though your files can be recovered – you should still maintain regular backups of your important files.
