LOOKING AFTER YOUR I.T. OVER CHRISTMAS

Christmas is coming and it will soon be time for holidays. But before you head off on that well-deserved break here are three important I.T. safety tips from Chris Jeffery at CyberGuru.

1. Perform a backup and bring home a copy with you. Data is increasingly essential to businesses and you cannot afford the downtime associated with its loss. Backup all your data including files, email, settings and even your website. Make at least two copies and bring one home with you, so if something happens to your office while you are on holidays you have another copy.
   
   
2. Unplug all non-essential equipment. Summer is storm season and the best way to protect against surges is ensure your equipment is not plugged in. Some ISPs recommend leaving your modem plugged in, but CyberGuru would suggest that you disconnect your server, computers and other devices connected to mains power. Ideally over summer you may also wish to consider an Uninterruptable Power Supply in case your power is distributed due to electrical or weather conditions.
   
   
3. Undertake maintenance so your devices will be running optimally in 2019. Ensure you have a working backup by testing whether you can successfully restore a file, remove or archive old documents and photos from your computer, confirm all recent updates have been applied including website updates, tidy your email inbox and then set up your automatic reply so every knows you are out of the office!

Chris Jeffery
Chief Guru, CyberGuru

PS. Everyone loves Christmas, especially scammers. So whether you’re checking emails or taking advantage of the online sales, remember to stay safe online. 

CyberGuru is an award-winning and professional Information Communications and Technology (ICT) partner delivering flexible and cost-effective consultancy, design, support and training solutions. CyberGuru’s computer solutions are specifically tailored to their clients, empowering and enabling them to make the most effective use of their technology.