Backup, backup, backup your data...or risk losing the lot

“Power fluctuations, fire, theft, liquid damage, impact damage, ransomware (as seen recently in the news significantly impacting distribution giant TOLL), extreme weather changes (Friday’s Victorian storms should be fresh in our heads), and plain old wear and tear are just some of the things that can destroy all of your personal data on a computer,” Jon at Warragul

Computer Repair explains.

“Most of us rely on our computers and devices every day to store and accumulate our precious information and imposible to replace memories; often whats on the device being more valuable that the device itself, yet many seem to not worry about backing up and even maintaining their devices. This includes keeping software up-to-date (ie. migrating from Windows 7 to 10), and getting burnt out storage devices replaced as they begin to slow down or glitch out.”

“If your data is important to you, you should at the very least have an up-todate backup.

Keeping an up-todate backup is like having a photocopy of everything in another place. If the original is damaged it can simply be restored from the photocopy. Fortunately, modern software makes creating a photocopy of your computer’s information and settings easier than you might think. Warragul Computer Repair provides a free and easy to follow instruction booklet to show you how to use free to download software, along with other great tips and helpful information. For your free 16 page “2020 Computer Compendium", just send a stamped self addressed A4 size envelope marked Attention: Warragul Computer Repair, 2020 Compendium, 6 Smith St Warragul, Vic 3820. Or better still, drop in store for your free copy today.

Jon Cavell from Warragul Computer Repair holding a fire damaged PC booked in for a data recovery procedure.