Buying a computer is similar to buying a car -- it is
a major purchasing decision. There are many makes, models,
and people willing to give advice about what to buy and
where to buy it from. To make the most of your shopping
experience and of the variety of choices facing you, you
will want to do your homework before heading out. You
will want to know what you want the computer to do for
you and how much you can afford to spend.
From computers to firewalls to business productivity
software, providing the right solution for your needs
is our main goal. Before making that final decision, please
consider the following often overlooked areas of purchasing
a computer.
Protect Your Computer
Your computer is an expensive piece of equipment, so protect
it from power surges with a surge protector. A surge protector
will blow a fuse if it gets hit by a rush of electricity,
thus protecting your computer. If you're using a modem,
be sure to get a surge protector with a telephone jack
included. Don't expect your surge protector to safeguard
your computer against a direct lightning strike. The only
sure protection against lightning strikes is to unplug
your computer and modem during a thunderstorm.
Protect Your Data
The best way to safeguard the data on your computer (including
software) is to back it up onto a disk. If your hard disk
fails, at least it won't take all your software and information
with it — as long as you've backed them up. Make
periodic copies of the information on the hard disk. Various
backup solutions are available from the small capacity
flash drives to the enormous capacity of a tape library.
For help in determining the best solution for you, call
us at (920) 882-9753 and our certified technicians and
engineers will be glad to assist you.
Viruses, SpyWare, and Adware
Did you know that if you buy a new PC computer, turn
it on, and connect it to the Internet, you will probably
be infected with a virus, spyware, or adware within 20
minutes? You have about that long to update Windows (if
you're on a PC), turn on a firewall, and update your virus
protection software!
Click
here to receive a FREE "The Dangers of SpyWare"
guide and a "Computer Security Knowledge" quiz.
Should you have any questions about any of our services
please feel free to call
(920) 882-9753 or e-mail us at
info@agilenetworking.com
