Your data is at more risk then ever during summer, about 20% more to give you a better idea. Why? No one can say for sure but many believe it is either the heat or brown outs(power spikes). Here are some steps to keep your data safe!

• Hook your PC’s into a UPS(Uninterruptable Power Supply), these can be cheaper then your hard disk and if you factored in all your personal data and time recovering after a hard drive failure. it would Makes this a great deal!
• Hard drives as with any other pieces of your computer do not like hot temperatures. Make sure your computer has plenty of “breathing space” by moving clutter away from any holes.
• Do not power off your computer by the power button or cord. If a computer can’t shutdown properly it may hurt your data! It won’t happen the first or second time but eventually it will get ya, and you will be sorry.
• It is always a good idea of keeping backups of your data, doing your Documents and Spreadsheets on google will ensure you never lose them.

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