My computer died, can you get my files off of it?

This is always a difficult question to answer. Depending on your definition of "died", as it relates to a computer, the answer is usually "yes", but it can be a difficult and time-consuming process.

To protect yourself from the dreadful scenario of losing everything on your computer, it is important to back up your files as often as you can, and to make an extra backup at the first sign of trouble. It may seem like a huge waste of time, but it's a small investment compared to the amount of time it would take you to re-create all of your work, re-take vacation photos, re-purchase music, etc. Disk space has gotten very cheap in the last few years, and many companies make affordable networked storage solutions that are perfect for backing up data.

If you need a backup solution, or wonder if your current system is adequate, feel free to contact us.