When you don't have Ozi Protecting your Data...
Usually we know of at least someone amongst our peers which has lost important computer files due to viruses, theft, fire or plain old human error.
The effects can be devastating, especially as our lives are very much in the digital realm. Ensure your precious memories are properly protected.
$20,000 award offered for stolen laptop
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A Wahroonga mother of five is offering $20,000 for the return of a stolen laptop which stored her family photos.
Megan and Peter Bowen's home was robbed while the family was aleep on
the night of August 22 - it was one of several homes to be targeted in
Lucinda Avenue that night. | Source: Village Voice
Plea over stolen Laptop with Photos
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A thief smashed the front passenger side window and took the laptop.
The stolen laptop contains photographs of the couple’s son and is of
sentimental value to the couple due to his ongoing health problems.
The computer is an ACER, silver and black in color and has a sticker with the name 'Terry' on it.
The woman is very distressed at the loss of the laptop and photos. | Source: Victoria Police
The Importance of Computer Backups
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But what happens if something goes wrong? What if the hard drive is
infected by a virus, or the computer crashes, or the processor no
longer works, or the machine is stolen or destroyed by fire? Everything
will be fine as long as you have successfully backed up your hard drive
on a regular and ongoing basis. Many people don't think of this until
it's too late. | Source: Inside Self Storage
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