What is Computer memory, and how much is enough? Computer memory, otherwise known as RAM (random access memory), is where your computer stores the information it needs to operate. RAM is considered volatile memory, which means when you turn off your computer, everything stored in RAM is lost. When you first turn on your computer, it transfers information from the hard disk or floppy disk to RAM. The first…
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What are Cloud Backups?Simply put, Cloud Backups are backups that are stored in the Cloud (Internet). Typically, software is used from a Cloud Backup provider that will backup your data files on a regular basis to your storage account with that Cloud Provider.Most of the software allows you to pick what data folders to backup and how often. After that backups are done automatically.Cloud Backups have a monthly charge based…
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Why should you backup?Here’s why: By Backing up your system on a regular basis, i.e. daily or weekly, all of the above can be circumvented by simply restoring your system from a recent backup. I recommend having at least two backup mediums and rotate them regularly. Keep one backup medium attached to system to run regular backups and keep one off-site – mainly in case of Theft or Fire. Backup…
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