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Data Loss - Gone in a Flash!

We get a lot of calls from people with damaged flash drives a.k.a. “thumb” drives.  Many people use them to backup important data from their laptop or desktop system, which is fine in the short run, but their very nature makes them somewhat unreliable in the long run.  The things that make them so attractive to us - they are small, lightweight and portable - make them vulnerable from a data loss standpoint. Continue reading ‘Data Loss - Gone in a Flash!’ »

Safeguarding Your Digital Photo Media

Digital photography is everywhere.  From professional studio portraits to casual vacation snapshots, digital media is getting a workout.  But digital photos, like all other data, are subject to loss.  There is nothing as gut-wrenching as that “format card Y/N” message when you are attempting to off load your photos.  While no system is completely foolproof, there are some steps you can take to keep your photos safe. Continue reading ‘Safeguarding Your Digital Photo Media’ »