In this age of rampant data theft, the last thing any of us needs is our sensitive information lingering on unused storage media. Learning how to erase a hard drive securely is a crucial step in protecting yourself against identity theft and other forms of cybercrime. This guide will show you how.
Why Reformatting Isn’t Enough
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The Steps to Erasing a Hard Drive Completely
July 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Hard Drives, How To Keep Secure, Storage
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What Is Storage Virtualization?
May 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Storage
Computer data is stored on disks and solid state media for availability over days, months or years. In small systems, such as a personal computer there is a CPU and one or two hard disks. When a disk fails or runs out of space another disk has to be manually added, and, the data has [...]
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Data Warehouse
May 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions, Networking, Storage
A data warehouse is a place where data is stored for archival, analysis and security purposes. Usually a data warehouse is either a single computer or many computers (servers) tied together to create one giant computer system.
Data can consist of raw data or formatted data. It can be on various types of topics including organization’s [...]
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Backing up your data
May 4th, 2010 · No Comments · How To, How To Maintain
This is one of the most important, yet also one of the most neglected areas of computing. Backing up your data should be at the top of your computer maintenance list, right next to Virus Protection. Without data backup or virus protection, you are running the risk of losing your data. And it will happen, [...]
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How Do I Backup Data on My PC?
May 4th, 2010 · No Comments · How To
If there’s one reason most people don’t backup their computer data, it’s because they claim they don’t know how. However, with more and more backup software available, backing up your important computer data has never been easier or faster.
In fact, many personal computers make it even more convenient for you, by having free data backup [...]
Preventing Data Theft From a Stolen Laptop
February 21st, 2010 · No Comments · How To Keep Secure, Introductions
Portable computers are made for traveling and computing at the same time, and are thus incredibly valuable for their weight. We’re talking ‘carton of cigarettes’ dollars-to-weight ratio here. Consequently, laptop’s make a tempting target for thieves and have been known to go AWOL with distressing frequency when compared to less expensive things like your baggage [...]
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