PROTECT YOUR LOCAL FILES WITH ENCRYPTION

If you’re like the average user, you own more than plenty of computer files. People that don’t keep them saved to their computer store them on portable devices. That brings into question the safety of your data. What if it, or your computer or USB flash drive, got stolen? Data is the most invaluable part of your computer. That’s because all your documents, photos, and music are irreplaceable if lost or corrupted.

Every computer user should backup their files regularly to prevent loss. For extra sensitive data, there’s a way to secure it even more. The solution is file encryption. This is a method used to protect digital data. Contrary to popular belief, encrypting files isn’t a task only brainy computer users can handle. Some encryption methods are complex, but a few can be used by anyone. I’ll cover one program in this article: AES Crypt.

HOW TO BACK UP YOUR FILES TO PREVENT DATA LOSS

If you were to ask computer technicians which part of your PC has the highest value, most would give the same response. The answer is your data, because it’s often impossible to replace. This means you need to take strong measures to protect it. Your data is the whole reason you have a computer, after all. Without it, your PC would be like a car with nowhere to go, or a TV with no channels.

STRENGTHEN YOUR DIGITAL SECURITY TODAY

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Since computers are so ubiquitous today, thinking about digital security is a must. Around 90% of Americans have some sort of Internet connection. And just like your house needs guarding against intruders, so does your computer. While most people will probably not fall victim to a digital security breach, prevention remains important.

Most users are not tech experts or security professionals. That means they don’t change much about their computers. They may set a custom desktop background or install some favorite programs. Antivirus programs are common, but they’re not the only way to protect your digital life. This article will explore some of them.

AN OVERVIEW OF ONLINE CLOUD STORAGE

For the better part of last decade, the Cloud has become a very popular technology. Even if you don’t know what it is, you’ve likely already heard of it. The “Cloud” refers to online services that let you store your digital files to avoid losing them. The companies offering these services have their own servers, which they keep in secure locations. These servers have iron-solid protection against physical and cybernetic threats.

Perhaps one of the best-known cloud storage services is Dropbox. It was one of the first to become available for average users. The creators envisioned it as a convenient alternative to USB flash drives. Today, there are several more options to choose from. Most of these cloud services offer basically the same features. Prices vary too, aimed either at regular consumers or business users. Cloud storage services work on almost all computer platforms and smartphones, too.

ESSENTIAL THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR NEW WINDOWS PC

Hello! This is my first tech-related post. For the past couple of weeks, I've been debating what topic to cover. My blog will not be news-focused, so I'll mostly post tips or how-to articles. For this post, I decided to write about Windows computers. I’m quite knowledgeable in that area.

Since it’s still the start of the year, it hasn’t been long since the holidays. Most people likely got a new computer as a gift. Now they’re wondering how to get started with it. In this article, I will go over the first things to do with a new PC. I’ll be focusing on Windows 10 computers for the purposes of this post. This is basic stuff, so I won’t go into a lot of detail.