By Mark Dunne
There really is no question that backing up your data is a must. Just about any computer security article or talk you hear will emphasize that the number one way to protect yourself from computer related disasters is to backup your data often. A daily backup is not out of the question if you use your computer every day. Sadly, most of us have a severe case of procrastination and we put off making a plan for regular backups. Or if we do have the flash drives or some other local media for backing up our data, we don't do it for weeks on end. And that natural human trait to put things off can lead to disaster when a crisis involving your computer actually comes along.
Part of the reason for the procrastination is the process of making decisions about how you will backup your data. The two major options are to back your data up locally or to use an online service to backup your important information. The local option is one most of us start with simply because it is the easiest one. And since the only expense is the purchase of some form of backup device and media, you don't incur a monthly fee. Lower expense and the ease of putting a backup program into place are probably the two perceived benefits of a local backup solution.
We say "perceived" benefits because those benefits may not be as accurate as we think they are. The expense issue may not stay inexpensive when you have to buy more disks or flash drives as the quantity of your data increases. The ease of use rational also is suspect because you are the one who has to remember to do your backups each day or each week. If you forget and the backup gets put off, data created since the last one could be lost. And that defeats the entire purpose of a backup system.
A significant negative against using local backups is that they are not secure enough. Even though off loading your data to a flash or secondary hard drive is better than no backup, the media that holds your important backup data is in the same physical location as your computer. So if disaster hits your home or office and destroys it such as a fire, tornado or flood would do, you lose the backup work as well as your computer.
The second option of backing up to an offsite location using online backup services eliminates that problem. There may be a regular cost to the service but often that is bundled with other internet security packages so the cost is not that much more than what you are paying for those important utilities.
There are two distinct advantages to online backup. One is that you can schedule the backups you need done using the software that comes with the service. Usually you can have the backup done every night while you sleep. Your data is secured to a far away location and you don’t have to remember it.
But the second advantage is the most important because online backups are secure and reliable. The data you upload to an online site is stored on the host's large mainframe computers. Those computers are also backed up to the large scale corporate backup systems that the company has which means your data is absolutely safe. These are compelling reasons to give online data backup a serious consideration as your way of keeping your vital personal or business data safe in the event of a disaster.
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Savenet Solutions was established in 2005 and offer managed backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions (DR) solution which are secure and reliable system which can be scaled easily from a single server in a start up business to hundreds of servers in a corporate network. www.savenetsolutions.ie
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
The Email Scam That Just Won’t Go Away, Don’t Get Hooked
By Ben Needles
Email fraud and scams are very common and becoming more sophisticated. The latest practice is designed specifically to get you to believe you are dealing with a legitimate company you already are familiar with and trust.
The criminals perpetrating the scam do it solely to gain access to your existing personal and financial information. With that information they can open new accounts and/or gain access to your already existing financial accounts.
Several schemes lately typify the sophistication of criminals and the need for consumers to be very vigilant and pro-active in protecting their personal information. The scam involves an email sent to you that appears to be from a major institution.
These emails appear very official, complete with company logo, embedded pictures and professional layout. Several such fraudulent emails made public recently are purportedly from the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service, MSNBC, and Bank of America.
The Taxpayer Advocate Service email claims the recipient is eligible for a tax refund. The Taxpayer Advocate Service is a real branch of the IRS and the email looks very official. The email instructs the victim to fill in all sorts of personal information on the form provided and submit the form electronically to receive the refund.
The reality of course is that The Taxpayer Advocate Service does not issue tax refunds. That is determined by filing your annual tax return.
The MSNBC email also looks very authentic and announces some form of breaking news. In this case the criminals hope you open the email to read more about the breaking news.
The email looks like it is linked to a specific page on the MSNBC website but in reality is linked to another page that prompts you to install a new version of Adobe reader or some other common software tool. If you click on the download prompt a Trojan Horse will be installed on your computer which gives the criminals access to your pc.
The bank email, in this case Bank of America, again looks very convincing. Complete with company logo this email hopes to create a sense of urgency and plays to your emotions. The email claims that the bank is attempting to prevent fraud and needs you to confirm your account information in order for them to ensure your financial security.
Filling in your account or other personal information required by the email and hitting submit transmits your personal information to the criminals.
Article Source: http://www.articlehighlight.com
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To learn more about these and other common scams go to clickfirst.com you'll be glad you did.
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Email fraud and scams are very common and becoming more sophisticated. The latest practice is designed specifically to get you to believe you are dealing with a legitimate company you already are familiar with and trust.
The criminals perpetrating the scam do it solely to gain access to your existing personal and financial information. With that information they can open new accounts and/or gain access to your already existing financial accounts.
Several schemes lately typify the sophistication of criminals and the need for consumers to be very vigilant and pro-active in protecting their personal information. The scam involves an email sent to you that appears to be from a major institution.
These emails appear very official, complete with company logo, embedded pictures and professional layout. Several such fraudulent emails made public recently are purportedly from the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service, MSNBC, and Bank of America.
The Taxpayer Advocate Service email claims the recipient is eligible for a tax refund. The Taxpayer Advocate Service is a real branch of the IRS and the email looks very official. The email instructs the victim to fill in all sorts of personal information on the form provided and submit the form electronically to receive the refund.
The reality of course is that The Taxpayer Advocate Service does not issue tax refunds. That is determined by filing your annual tax return.
The MSNBC email also looks very authentic and announces some form of breaking news. In this case the criminals hope you open the email to read more about the breaking news.
The email looks like it is linked to a specific page on the MSNBC website but in reality is linked to another page that prompts you to install a new version of Adobe reader or some other common software tool. If you click on the download prompt a Trojan Horse will be installed on your computer which gives the criminals access to your pc.
The bank email, in this case Bank of America, again looks very convincing. Complete with company logo this email hopes to create a sense of urgency and plays to your emotions. The email claims that the bank is attempting to prevent fraud and needs you to confirm your account information in order for them to ensure your financial security.
Filling in your account or other personal information required by the email and hitting submit transmits your personal information to the criminals.
Article Source: http://www.articlehighlight.com
(my own article directory)
About the Author
To learn more about these and other common scams go to clickfirst.com you'll be glad you did.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Business Success: Beware of the Four Most Dangerous Words in Business!
By Ben Needles
Business success often depends more on understanding and acknowledging what you do not know about your business than it does on what you do know about your business. Many entrepreneurs and small business owners have huge blind spots regarding their businesses and what they know or don’t know about building and growing a successful business. And, because they are immersed in the business, entrepreneurs often lack objectivity regarding their businesses.
The four words that can almost always stop business owners from objectively listening to advice, conversation, or comments are: I already know that. These simple but powerful words have the uncanny effect of stopping entrepreneurs and small business owners from hearing or comprehending what is being said to them about their businesses. This phrase serves as a virtual listening off switch.
As soon as someone says something that they have heard before, they will often hear an inner voice say I already know that. At that moment, they tend to tune out and completely dismiss what is said next. That reaction alone makes these four words the most dangerous words in business and can be the biggest block to success.
This short phrase can derail your business building success. Most business professionals hear and say these words repeatedly every day without realizing it. And, they unconsciously use this phrase to filter information regarding business decisions.
So the best advice you can follow is when you hear yourself say or think I already know that, stop and pay close attention to what is being said. You may be surprised.
You may have heard the comments before but have you really listened to what is being said? Chances are there will be a message for you or your business in the conversation to follow. At the very least, ask yourself the question, What am I not hearing?
Or perhaps, you can acknowledge that you have heard this before. Then, ask yourself, did you use the information when you heard it before or did you dismiss it? Did you act on it? How can you listen to this from a different perspective? How can you listen with a different attitude? What can you learn from what is being said? What is it that you don’t know?
Regardless of what your inner conversation is, the next time you hear yourself think or say I already know that, stop and listen carefully to what is said as you will probably hear something that you can use to positively impact your business.
Perhaps, the best way to stop the I already know that, habit is to replace it with a new habit. Begin asking yourself What do I not know? Do this every day, multiple times per day, until it becomes a habit. You will begin to get fresh, new ideas for growing your business and achieving the success you desire.
Article Source: http://www.articlehighlight.com
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About the Author
Learn more about building a highly profitable ExpertPreneurial business at AmeliaBrazell.com the marketing and media source for strategies, tactics and tips for turning your expertise into income. And while you are there, grab a copy of my new report, Marketing with Press Releases.
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Business success often depends more on understanding and acknowledging what you do not know about your business than it does on what you do know about your business. Many entrepreneurs and small business owners have huge blind spots regarding their businesses and what they know or don’t know about building and growing a successful business. And, because they are immersed in the business, entrepreneurs often lack objectivity regarding their businesses.
The four words that can almost always stop business owners from objectively listening to advice, conversation, or comments are: I already know that. These simple but powerful words have the uncanny effect of stopping entrepreneurs and small business owners from hearing or comprehending what is being said to them about their businesses. This phrase serves as a virtual listening off switch.
As soon as someone says something that they have heard before, they will often hear an inner voice say I already know that. At that moment, they tend to tune out and completely dismiss what is said next. That reaction alone makes these four words the most dangerous words in business and can be the biggest block to success.
This short phrase can derail your business building success. Most business professionals hear and say these words repeatedly every day without realizing it. And, they unconsciously use this phrase to filter information regarding business decisions.
So the best advice you can follow is when you hear yourself say or think I already know that, stop and pay close attention to what is being said. You may be surprised.
You may have heard the comments before but have you really listened to what is being said? Chances are there will be a message for you or your business in the conversation to follow. At the very least, ask yourself the question, What am I not hearing?
Or perhaps, you can acknowledge that you have heard this before. Then, ask yourself, did you use the information when you heard it before or did you dismiss it? Did you act on it? How can you listen to this from a different perspective? How can you listen with a different attitude? What can you learn from what is being said? What is it that you don’t know?
Regardless of what your inner conversation is, the next time you hear yourself think or say I already know that, stop and listen carefully to what is said as you will probably hear something that you can use to positively impact your business.
Perhaps, the best way to stop the I already know that, habit is to replace it with a new habit. Begin asking yourself What do I not know? Do this every day, multiple times per day, until it becomes a habit. You will begin to get fresh, new ideas for growing your business and achieving the success you desire.
Article Source: http://www.articlehighlight.com
(my own article directory)
About the Author
Learn more about building a highly profitable ExpertPreneurial business at AmeliaBrazell.com the marketing and media source for strategies, tactics and tips for turning your expertise into income. And while you are there, grab a copy of my new report, Marketing with Press Releases.
CHEAP LIVING ROOM FURNITURE.INFO
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Do Not Be Afraid Of Being A Leader In Business
By Stanley Popovich
Sometimes fear and anxiety can overwhelm us when we have to be a leader. Being a leader requires the ability to lead people in doing a certain task. This can sometimes be a little scary. As a result, here is list of ways in how to reduce the fear and anxiety of being a leader.
The first thing a person must understand is that you need to know what the task that needs to be accomplished. Knowing what you must do is important and can save you a lot of time and stress. It would be a waste of time if you performed a task for a few weeks and realized that it was not the one needed. Know the task on hand and communicate this with your team members.
The next step is to develop a plan on how to accomplish the task. Get a piece a paper and write down the steps that your team needs to accomplish in order to accomplish the goal. This will save you a lot of time in the long run and reduce stress and anxiety. Once you write down the steps, follow each step one at a time. This will help reduce the stress and anxiety of rushing at the last minute to meet a deadline.
Communicate with your team members on a regular basis. It is important that everyone on the team is on the same wavelength. For instance, your company needs to develop a new advertising campaign and your team is to present the board on how to go about it.
The last thing you want is to have your team members assume that they know what is needed and have them do their own thing. Meanwhile if the other half of the team is going in another direction, this leads to wasted time and effort. Talk with your team members daily to be sure everyone is doing what they are suppose to.
Prepare for unexpected surprises. Sometimes things happened that might take everyone by surprise. Be flexible and when unexpected things happen learn to deal with them immediately.
For example, some members of the team become sick and are unable to do the tasks. Instead of getting all stressed out just reassign some of the tasks to other people.
Anther idea is to find someone to help out for a few days. Getting upset when things go wrong can cause a lot fear and anxiety. Being prepared for surprises is important when being a leader.
Finally, do what you can today. Do not put things off when you can do them today. As a leader, it is important to have your team members do what they can during the day. Do not have them assume that they can do it next week. You never know when something may come up and being efficient on a daily basis can prevent future problems down the road.
Being a leader can be stressful but there are ways to help manage that anxiety. If you still have trouble then talk to a counselor or professional who can help lead you in the right direction.
Article Source: http://www.articlehighlight.com
(my own article directory)
Stan Popovich is the author of, A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear, an easy to read book that presents an overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com
Sometimes fear and anxiety can overwhelm us when we have to be a leader. Being a leader requires the ability to lead people in doing a certain task. This can sometimes be a little scary. As a result, here is list of ways in how to reduce the fear and anxiety of being a leader.
The first thing a person must understand is that you need to know what the task that needs to be accomplished. Knowing what you must do is important and can save you a lot of time and stress. It would be a waste of time if you performed a task for a few weeks and realized that it was not the one needed. Know the task on hand and communicate this with your team members.
The next step is to develop a plan on how to accomplish the task. Get a piece a paper and write down the steps that your team needs to accomplish in order to accomplish the goal. This will save you a lot of time in the long run and reduce stress and anxiety. Once you write down the steps, follow each step one at a time. This will help reduce the stress and anxiety of rushing at the last minute to meet a deadline.
Communicate with your team members on a regular basis. It is important that everyone on the team is on the same wavelength. For instance, your company needs to develop a new advertising campaign and your team is to present the board on how to go about it.
The last thing you want is to have your team members assume that they know what is needed and have them do their own thing. Meanwhile if the other half of the team is going in another direction, this leads to wasted time and effort. Talk with your team members daily to be sure everyone is doing what they are suppose to.
Prepare for unexpected surprises. Sometimes things happened that might take everyone by surprise. Be flexible and when unexpected things happen learn to deal with them immediately.
For example, some members of the team become sick and are unable to do the tasks. Instead of getting all stressed out just reassign some of the tasks to other people.
Anther idea is to find someone to help out for a few days. Getting upset when things go wrong can cause a lot fear and anxiety. Being prepared for surprises is important when being a leader.
Finally, do what you can today. Do not put things off when you can do them today. As a leader, it is important to have your team members do what they can during the day. Do not have them assume that they can do it next week. You never know when something may come up and being efficient on a daily basis can prevent future problems down the road.
Being a leader can be stressful but there are ways to help manage that anxiety. If you still have trouble then talk to a counselor or professional who can help lead you in the right direction.
Article Source: http://www.articlehighlight.com
(my own article directory)
Stan Popovich is the author of, A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear, an easy to read book that presents an overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com
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