They say that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. When it comes to computers, the same thing actually holds true. If you would be able to perform safety net features with your system, you would no longer have to constantly worry about computer repair.
Here are some steps that you could take to bulletproof your computer system:
Try to have a redundant storage system:
If you have the budget for it, you may want to invest in a redundant storage system. This simply means that you would be saving a copy of a file in a different place. While this may lead to extra costs due to needing another hard drive, you would be protected in case of a hard drive failure.
Unfortunately, there are many instances where in a failed hard drive is too damaged for computer repair. Thus, having a redundant system would ensure that you have your files in case some disaster happens.
Install computer protection software:
A common thing that brings desktops and laptops to computer repair shops are virus and malware attacks. These harmful types of software can definitely damage your systems and corrupt your files. An attack can actually wipe out all the files that you have been working on and all the programs installed in your computer.
By installing protection software such as an antivirus or an antispyware program, you would be able to establish a first line of defense against these attacks. These files would be able to filter out some of the viruses and malware which helps in safeguarding your computer system.
By following these steps, you would realize that you would have a lesser need for computer repair. You would be able to easily protect your systems and not have to worry about down times or security attacks.
Mark is an experienced technician and is also one of the contributors on a Computer Repair Clinic that offers Computer Repair and services.
Bulletproofing Your Computer System,
Peter
Jun 07. 2012
I use an external hard drive to store some sensitive/personal files. This is very vital as you wouldn’t know when your primary hdd will die on you.
soa
Jun 08. 2012
redundant storage is really helpful for back up and hence protect the loss of information. So it should be surely considered. And secondly protection software is must for any system.
Adnan
Jun 08. 2012
But i think that the typical factor that provides pcs and laptops to PC shops are Waldemar and viruses issues. These dangerous kinds of system can definitely harm your methods and broken your details. An assault can actually eliminate all the details that you have been operating on and all the applications set up in your PC. By establishing up protection system such as an anti-virus or an anti-spyware system, you would be able to recognize a first range of resistance against these issues. These details would be able to filter out some of the viruses and viruses which allows in defending your PC. By following these actions, you would understand that you would have a lesser need for PC. You would be able to quickly protected your methods and not have to fear about down periods or protection issues….Thanks for sharing me..
Mahesh
Jun 08. 2012
Awesome article to bulletproffing our computer thanks for sharing many time my office works lost 🙂
Ashok
Jun 08. 2012
Redundant storage is such a Bulletproof safety protection, it is very useful service, thanks for sharing nice post.
Osho
Jun 08. 2012
Protection And Backup Is Also BulletProof Computing 😀
Daniel
Jun 10. 2012
I would like to add one more thing to BulletProof Computing and that is common sense, the common sense that says \’do not click this strange-looking link\’ or \’don\’t open this email attachment, because you don\’t even know who the sender of this email is\’.
lubna
Jun 12. 2012
Redundant storage is a god safety system it is a useful service………………
Alex
Jun 14. 2012
Using an external HDD is a must. However, it is not the only solution. Since web space costs virtually nothing nowadays, I copy tons of my files to a protected folder of my web hosting company, and additionally sometimes I send the most vital things from one of my Gmail boxes to another my Gmail box 🙂 Well, it is not illegal if you do it not too often not too much. But it really helps. Once such a copy saved me a great deal of money when all other copies were lost.
Asher
Jun 16. 2012
Thanks. My computer makes weird sounds a I think I have to make few changes now in it.
Robert
Jun 25. 2012
Redundant storage is something that\’s necessity if felt after being attacked. But as you said, Prevention is better than cure. So, if we already manage such storage then we wont have to regret later.I\’m using the Trial version of ESET and cross my figure. Till date, I haven\’t faced any big trouble.
kevin
Jul 05. 2012
Thanks for a great article and great advice. I think it is imperative to have something to fall back on, in case of emergency so all business files should always be backed up.