DATA BACKUP & RECOVERY

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When was the last time you backed up the data on your computer or device? 

We now live in the age of cybersecurity threats and data breaches and you risk losing important information if you don’t have it stored somewhere other than your computer or device. Computer Idiot® can help you prepare for the unthinkable with our data backup and recovery services. We’ll make sure you are prepared for the worst-case scenario with a strategic data protection plan. If you have recently experienced a data loss, our tech team can also assist you with recovering your information.

Who would have thought your computer's hard drive could crash? Unfortunately, it happens more often than you might think. Hard drives have a 100% failure rate and when they fail it takes specialized techniques to recover the data. The good news is that we can usually recover data (documents, pictures, music) from most failed computers. Our PC / MAC recovery technicians are trained to work on your system. The diagnostic evaluation is always free and you don't need an appointment.

Hard drives die, not will they but when. The good news is that we can usually recover data (documents, pictures, music) from most computer failures. Additionally, If your files were lost or corrupted by viruses, we can usually help.

Today's businesses thrive on data. No matter the industry or the scope of the business, enterprises must be able to access essential data at all times. Compromised information can lead to downtime, ransomware attacks, and a whole host of other issues that threaten to destroy otherwise thriving businesses. The following are among the most compelling arguments for investing in cloud backup and data encryption:  

Protecting a Mobile Workforce – 

Today's employees are constantly on the go. This mobile environment provides plenty of benefits, but it can dramatically increase security challenges. Because encryption protects both stationary information and data on the move, it is an ideal method for securing devices as they travel from one location to the next. 

Preventing Ransomware Attacks – 

Ransomware attacks are on the rise – especially among small and mid-size businesses. These attacks prevent victims from obtaining access to critical data. Returned access is promised once a ransom is paid, but often, this ransom is well out of reach for small businesses –and paying it does not prevent attackers from striking in the future. Businesses with comprehensive backup strategies are far less vulnerable to such attacks, as their data remains secure and out of reach. 

Minimizing Downtime – 

Any amount of downtime is devastating. Data backups allow businesses to access critical data quickly, thereby ensuring that they return to full function following attacks or other problematic circumstances. While an effective security plan will ideally prevent breaches from occurring in the first place, it's always wise to operate under the assumption that, at some point, backed-up data will be necessary to get important functions up and running.

Regular laptop or desktop, MacBook, Mac-Mini or iMacs.

Internal hard disk drive, external hard disk drives. (SATA or IDE)

A solid-state drive is a solid-state storage drive that uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data.

Also known as thumb drives, flash drive, etc.

Any type of memory card used in photo/video camera.