Knowledgebase - Tips and Tricks

While you should never attempt to repair digital media or recover your own files, you can often prevent file damage by taking immediate action after a disaster. This part of our blog contains tips to help you avoid data loss.

2014 March 21

Spring Cleaning: How to clean your computer

Today’s technology is often shown as omnipresent, invasive, dependable, and clean. Since the late 50s, technology and the future have been presented to us with the sheen of sleek white, shiny surfaces and clean metallic lines. Even our current technology clings to the antiquated ideal of sleekness, simplicity, and style that never once shows an ounce or spec of dirt, grime, or wear. While your pc’s keyboard is far removed from surfaces that we consider ultra-clean, like hospitals, doctor’s offices, and data recovery labs, there is no reason that your personal technology can’t be as clean, and healthy, as possible.

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2014 March 19

Use Network-Attached Storage for extra security

The right Network-Attached Storage (NAS) solution will provide benefits beyond simple external network storage. A NAS is a network appliance that connects storage drives, either hard drives or SSDs, into your home network without connecting directly to a computer. Advanced NAS systems can include support for built-in encryption, tools and interfaces that allow remote access, and advanced security features like home camera monitoring systems.

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2014 March 14

Security focus: Protect your PC Part II

This is part two of our look at emerging and creative security threats to your pc. Today’s focus will cover the more ambiguous attacks created by out-of-date software, improper security parameters, and persistent hackers. While these types of attacks are more difficult to recognize effectively, there are simple steps to follow that will provide protection from infection.

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2014 March 13

10 Most Common Database Security Vulnerabilities

I have learned in my years in the online security business, that database security is a dynamic thing. I have met many different kinds of people in cities all around the world, but the most creative people are the ones involved in hacking through computer privacy programs. Their creativity in trying to crack open databases inspires me to be more creative in securing them.

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2014 March 12

Security focus: Protect your PC

For most pc users, security is nothing more than Windows Defender or an anti-virus program. We are expected to use these simple programs and, when kept up-to-date, the basic protection they offer will be enough to stop most threats. However, the pervasiveness of anti-virus software has become so thorough that the creators of malicious software have had to become much more creative with their attacks.

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2014 March 05

How to: Recover a lost hard disk partition

A lost or deleted partition can be a scary and frustrating experience for any PC user. Recovering that lost data should not be hassle, so we have put together a quick guide on recovering data from a lost partition. Read on for more information.

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Knowledgebase - Tips and Tricks

Cloud security: Three top secure cloud services

Spring Cleaning: How to clean your computer

Use Network-Attached Storage for extra security

Security focus: Protect your PC Part II

10 Most Common Database Security Vulnerabilities

Security focus: Protect your PC

How to: Recover a lost hard disk partition