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| Having Your Computer Repaired? Read This First. |
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Lynette Chandler |
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A short time ago I had a small business owner come to me just before she was sending her laptop in to be repaired. This was her main business computer, and she was just a bit concerned about leaving her data on there while it went to the shop. She came to me to find out if she should be removing her private information before bringing it in. This is a smart idea.
As more and more of our businesses become digitized, it's important that you keep your data close to you. It is definitely a good idea to clear your computer of all data before disposing or sending it anywhere for repairs.
The reasons are simple. You don't want people snooping in your files. Nobody is comfortable having complete strangers know all their business, your life is on that computer! Any smart cookie can easily figure out important dates from photos and your lifestyle in general.
What if your technician has to re-format the computer? Likely you will get a call before this happens but it will be a hassle to have to go back in to get your computer and then save the files. It's a much better idea to save your information ahead of time so you don't have to worry about this, and remove it altogether if possible.
If you're disposing your computers, retrieve all your data. Then, have the hard drive re-formatted to erase any left over files.
Now that you've got the computer covered, what about your cell phone or mobile devices? These tiny devices can hold much more information than ever before. When you are disposing your phone through recycling, donating or giving it away there is no need for you to give away all the information you've stored on it as well.
It's been reported many phones that are recycled still contain a lot of information. In many cases, you can still view photos, text messages, voice mail, voice notes, calendars, schedules and phone numbers.
How do you do your part to help the environment, while keeping your information safe? It might be as easy as simply resetting your cell phone. Check your phone manual to find out how to do it. If you don't have your manual any longer you can go to a website called WirelessRecycling.com and get the Cell Phone Data Eraser. What you do is put in your cell phone's make and model, and you are returned instructions on how to erase the data.
About the Author:
Lynette Chandler helps small businesses utilize technology in their marketing and every day business. Discover how you can use technology to your business's advantage at http://www.TechBasedMarketing.com/ |
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