Computer Data Backup: An Essential Safety Precaution

Serious computer data loss is an unfortunate event that costs billions of dollars yearly and produces untold grief and consternation. A well thought out data backup plan is essential for computer users—-and yet is often neglected. A new website called http://www.1computer-data-recovery.com seeks to change that by informing and educating about data recovery methods and backup strategies.

Sandra Tobin, the owner of the site, recalls that her interest in data recovery was sparked after a hard drive crash of her own. "I recall discussing data recovery and backup systems with my computer guru—-only to discover that he didn't have a backup plan of his own. Unfortunately, the experience of my data loss taught me that the best disaster recovery plan is to prepare in advance to never have to use one. "

Today's backup strategies and systems are vastly superior to past technologies and devices. Memory capacity on data storage devices has increased dramatically over the years. And options are generally easy and inexpensive. Favorite options often include: zip drives, CDR/DVD writers, USB drives or secure online storage services.

Here are some ideas on securing your computer data and saving yourself a ton of grief:

1. Plan to back up your system on a regular schedule. Set a time aside on a weekly basis (or more) to save data. Just as you would perform regular virus checks, consider this another essential part of computer operation.

2. Keep your data (CD's, USB drives, etc) in a secure location. Some people who recognize that their small businesses could be crippled by data loss keep their backups with trusted family or employees. Others use online storage systems..but even these have been proven to occasionally fail. The point is that it is best to have several copies of your data—-in different locations.

3. Consider purchasing a battery powered/surge protected power strip for your computer system. In case of a power outage, these battery powered strips provide a continuous source of power for a period of time, which protects your computer from the foibles of Mother Nature…and the electric company.

Consistently implementing these ideas will serve to save the vast majority of computer users from the dreadful "data loss" scenario. For more information on data loss and recovery, please go to: http://www.1computer-data-recovery.com