Delaware Computers

Admin Associates, Inc. --› Quick Tips
Office Networks... Made Simple
616 S. Harmony Rd, Newark, Delaware 19713

Affordable Computer Repair
For All Your Computer Needs!
93 A Albe Dr, Newark, Delaware

ARYEL Technologies
Your Hometown Computer Source
P.O. Box 655, Middletown, Delaware 19709

Best Buy
For all your computer needs...
- 2201 Farrand Dr, Wilmington, Delaware 19808
- 4807 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19803

Circuit City
We're with you for your computer needs
- 700 Center Blvd, Newark, Delaware 19702
- 4130 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19803

Comp USA
4211 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19803

Comped Inc
Computer Literacy Made Easy
4062 Dupont Pkway, Townsend, Delaware 19734

Computer Jocks
Delaware's Affordable PC Repair Service. Call 1-888-604-3357
Newark, Delaware

Computer Renaissance --› Quick Tips
Buy, Sell, Trade and Service Computers
4345 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808

Del CompuSales
Great Prices - Fast Shipping on Blank Media, USB / Hard Drives & more!
Olivine Circle, Townsend, Delaware 19734

Delaware PC
2600 Landon Dr, Wilmington, Delaware 19810

Delaware PC Help
260 Chapman Rd, Newark, DE 19702

Dell

Electronicbusters
Electronicbusters sells brand name products at discount prices with
savings up to 50% and more everyday
2312 Norris St, Wilmington, Delaware 19804

Gateway Computers
4611 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, Delaware 19808

PC Supplies
We are your technology partner
1003 S. Chapel St, Suite A, Newark, DE 19702

Rent-A-Center Locations
Rent to own furniture, appliances, electronics & computers

Ride Group --› Quick Tips
Delaware Computer Repair
14 Octave Ct, Newark, DE 19713

Simplistechs
Hockessin, DE 19707

Kent County

Blue Hen PC
Complete computer services
1214 Voshells Mill Rd, Dover, Delaware 19901

Rent-A-Center Locations
Rent to own furniture, appliances, electronics & computers

Sussex County

AmeriTechnologies
Rehoboth Delaware's leading PC repair & sales company.
4282 Highway One, Rehoboth, Delaware 19971

The Computer Guy, Inc.
I come to you! No need to unplug all that equipment!
Based in Lewes, Delaware 19958

Delmarva Consultants
Computers, Cabling, TeleComm & Web Solutions - We Connect Delmarva
PO Box 598, Seaford, Delaware 19973

Fast-teks On-Site Computer Services
Serving Kent & Sussex County. Your One Call Computer Experts!
32 A Bridgeville Rd, Georgetown, Delaware 19947

Gigabeach Computer Repairs & Services
For all your computing needs
15 The Market Place, Food Lion Shopping Ctr, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Help4urpc Computer Services
Serving Kent and Sussex County Delaware
6953 Hickman Rd, Greenwood, Delaware 19950

Info Tech Systems
Computer and Home Networking Services
196 Glenn Forest Rd, Magnolia, Delaware 19962

Rent-A-Center Locations
Rent to own furniture, appliances, electronics & computers

Riptide Custom PC Systems
Custom PCs Built to Your Specifications - 3 Year Warranty
19696 Marimar Court, Lewes, Delaware 19958

Solutions Plus
Solutions Plus... Your Total Computer Solution Since 1987
309 Atlantic Ave, Millville, Delaware 19967

Computer Advice from the Experts

Backing Up Your Data

Protect Your Computer and Valuable Data

What is Malware?

Most companies realize the need for backing-up their precious data. It is not a question of "if" but of "when" a major failure will send you scrambling to restore your data as quickly as possible. But will the data be available? How do you know? Establishing backup procedures and following through religiously is only half of the equation. Without regular recovery testing and audits, nobody knows if backups are really recoverable. Gartner Research (a highly respected technology research organization) estimates that 20% to 30% of current backed-up data is probably not restorable due to hardware and/or software
failure.

In a recent survey conducted by Gartner, 64% of small to medium-sized businesses said they backed up their data on-site and also stored it there. That could have disastrous results because anything that happens to their original data source, such as a server, will also happen to their backups.

There are two solutions to this problem and can both be used together.

If you do tape backups, have some responsible person take the most recent backup tape home with them when they leave for the night. A tape is small and can easily fit into a handbag or coat pocket. Educate them to keep the tape away from magnetic forces and high heat or humidity, and keep it in the tape container; not loose with the actual tape exposed.

Clean the tape drive on a regular basis, such as once a week. Every quarter, archive the most recent set of tapes and introduce new media. Have two sets of revolving media for each day you have data changes ( M-F would require 10 tapes, 6 day operations would require 12 tapes, and 7 day operations would require 14 tapes). Remember, a lot of data problems are contributable to human error. If it takes you a week to discover the error,
and you only have one set of tapes, you have already taped over your last good backup.

The second method is best, but only feasible if you have a high-speed Internet connection such as cable, FiOS, T1, or true high-speed DSL. That method is to hire a professional data storage company to do off-site backups. You data is stored at a highly secure data center and usually mirrored to a redundant site geographically removed from the first. The
data is securely encrypted in transit and checksums are also transmitted to verify data integrity.

The best plan would involve using both methods. Remember, for most companies today, your data IS your business. Data loss can mean the loss of accounts receivable, Tax information, pending sales, loss of compliance with government regulations, and even customer loyalty. According to the University of Texas, Center for Research on Information Systems, 90% of all companies that experience catastrophic data loss due to a disaster are out of business within two years, and nearly 50% never reopen their doors at all.

What does all this cost? Well, it isn’t cheap but compared to the cost of data loss, it is cost effective.

You’ll sleep better at night knowing your data is secure.

About the Author: Tom Cole, Certified Network Administrator, Admin Associates, Inc. Admin Associates can help you make the best decisions as to your data security. We also offer complete network administration services (remotely and on-site) and service and support (again, remotely and on-site) if needed.

(302) 368-8630 for information
(302) 218-5132 for emergency assistance
tcole [at] adminassociates.com or
tcole [at] networkingdelaware.com

http://www.networkingdelaware.com

Protect Your Computer and Valuable Data

You have pictures, videos, contacts, personal information and more on your computer. The value on this information can be enormous!

Computers are very reliable but as with any equipment it will break. When this happens, and it will, your valuable information could be lost forever.

There are also attacks on your computer from the internet via web sites and email. There are hackers, viruses, Trojans and other nasty things trying to get at your system. Spyware and Adware can invade your computer and send out information about you and your activities and slow your computer due to their use of system resources.

To protect your computer you need to have four things in place:

1. Antivirus software - this will check your computer for viruses and keep it clean.

2. Firewall - this will keep hackers form getting into your system.

3. Spyware / Adware checker and removal software - this will monitor your system and keep the spyware and adware away.

4. Backup - THIS IS MOST IMPORTANT - you must backup your information, picture, videos, music and anything else important. This must be done periodically (at least once per week) to an external drive or a reliable backup site on the internet.

I hope we didn't scare you. If you have the four basic things in place, your computer and information will be safe.

About the Author: Chris Raymond is the Manager of Computer Renaissance. The team at Computer Renaissance is always there to help and can be found in Kirkwood Plaza next to Verizon.

Computer Renaissance
4345 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808
302-683-9323
info [at] CompRenWilmington.com - www.CompRenWilmington.com

What is Malware?

One of the biggest threats today to users of the Internet is Malware.

Malware is short for malicious software, a program or file that is designed to specifically damage or disrupt a system, such as a virus, worm, or a Trojan horse.

Malware is a major nuisance that can hijack your browser, create pop-up ads, track the web sites you visit, and slows your computer down to a crawl.

There are several types of malicious software, the most common being Adware, Spyware and Hijackers.

What is Adware?

Adware is a type of software that places advertisements on your computer. From pop-ups, ads that are embedded within a program to ads that sit on top of a suspicious website, adware can show up while your surfing the Internet, playing a game, paying your bills, etc.

What is Spyware?

Software classified as spyware “spies” on you and your computer habits. Spyware sends the information found about you and your computer to somebody you don’t even know. Some spyware is so bad that it can send back information you type into web forms, search your hard drive for programs you have installed and obtain access to your email program’s address book. Spyware results are sold to spammers who have access to your web browser history, passwords, phone numbers or even credit card numbers.

What are Hijackers?
As the name implies, Hijackers take control of your web browser (Internet Explorer / Firefox / Opera / Safari) and can change your home page. Hijackers also redirect you to suspicious websites or block from certain sites.

What can you do to combat Malware?

Today’s newer web browsers (Internet Explorer 7/ Firefox 2) have taken steps in the effort to combat malicious software. If you have not already done so, you should upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 or Firefox.

There are also great programs that you can use to fix spyware. Programs such as
SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org) or AdAware (http://www.lavasoftusa.com) offer strong protection against all types of Malware.

About the Author: Demetrius Pinder is the President of www.RideGroupLLC.com, which manages www.NutsAndBoltsDesign.com and www.GetNoticedFirst.com.

If you are experiencing computer issues, please call RiDE Group today at 1-866-900-6530 or visit www.RideGroupLLC.com. RiDE Group is Prompt, Professional and Affordable.

Phone: 1-866-900-6530
Local: 302-533-7631
Email: info [at] ridegroupllc.com

Delaware Computers