Find the right backup drive for your storage needs

Description

There are various important things which you need to store in a secure way. Thus, it is crucial to have backup plan for your PC using an appropriate backup device.

Solution:

There are two options available- Desktop backup drives and Network attached storage

We will discuss here both:

Desktop backup drives

There are several desktop backup drives that use rotational hard drives for which you require an external power supply. Well, these drives are not as fast as solid state drives but they are much more spacious and reasonable. Always look for the hard drive that can store much more than you need. For further protection, you can go for multi-drive device that can support RAID 1. It maintains the exact duplicate backup of your data. Try to use removable drives for backup so that you can keep your data protected offsite. One option for you is Buffalo DriveStation DDR.

In case, you want to backup multiple computers then go for network attached storage or NAS. NAS can range from single units to multiple drive devices. Mostly these devices have USB ports on them but you can’t connect them directly to PC. There are many NAS boxes including QNAP TS-469 Pro that allow you access files saved on the device from anywhere using Internet. But, these are complex to use. You can use Western Digital’s MyCloud drive which has easy to use interface and you can access it from Mac, PCs as well as Android and iOS devices.

Choose the one that can meet your needs. For more from the XpertCrew^TM team, please follow us on Twitter @Techvedic or contact Techvedic’s computer support helpdesk, as per below contact-details:

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Ultrabook Buying Guide 2013: How to find the right Ultrabook? | Tevhvedic

Description

Are you looking for a perfect Ultrabook? Then this tutorial can work as a guide to help you.

Solution:

When you are buying Ultrabook, don’t forget to keep some specific features in mind:

CPU

Talking about Intel’s fourth-generation Core processors, two types are designed specifically for Ultrabooks. These series are differentiated by U or Y suffix. In the form of Intel’s Iris 5100 GPU, some processors of 4000U-series deliver high-end integrated graphics. U series processors can be used in traditional notebook formats such as Acer Aspire V7. Discussing about the Intel’s Y-series chips, it consumes less power as well as generate less heat. These are designed majorly for detachable computers. For detailed specs of the CPU in the Ultrabook, check Intel’s ARK website.

There are some vendors selling Ultrabooks with third-generation mobile CPUs. You can identify these CPUs by their 3000-series part numbers. Haswell chips are better than Ivy Bridge chips in terms of graphics and long battery life. Thus, if you need fast graphics then Haswell Ultrabook is a good choice.

Memory

It is recommended to have 4GB of RAM minimum. In case, a vendor is offering you memory upgrade to 6GB or 8GB then it is worth if you are getting a model in a sealed framework.

Display

In Intel Ultrabook specs, you will not find its display resolution. But, 1366 by 768 is perfect for most applications. You can choose higher resolutions on larger displays that are starting from 1920 by 1080. Also, ultra-high resolutions like 3200-by-1800-pixel display on Lenovo’s Yoga 2 Pro are high in demand. The baseline requirement for an Ultrabook is touchscreen. So, consider a model with 10 touch points that can support all of the Windows 8 gestures.

Operating System

Don’t go for vendors that are selling Ultrabooks running Windows 7 as it is not sufficient to explore the features of Ultrabooks.

Storage

There are some vendors that are offering platter drive as an option or a low-capacity SSD paired with a platter drive.

Ports and networking

Always look for at least one USB 3.0 port and HDMI out. If an Ultrabook has SD/MMC card reader then it is a very nice feature. Furthermore, there are some manufacturers dropping Ethernet ports. Wi-Fi is the major requirement of Ultrabook. Now, Intel allows Ultrabook to support WiDi technology. There are notebooks that support 802.11n for single-band or dual-band Wi-Fi. For fast streaming, you can access 5GHz band. You can find vendors supporting faster 802.11ac wireless networking standard.

Thus, keep above features in mind while buying an Ultrabook. For more from the XpertCrew^TM team, please follow us on Twitter @Techvedic or contact Techvedic’s computer support helpdesk, as per below contact-details:

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Keep your laptop safe and secure while you travel | Tevhvedic

Description

Nowadays, laptops have become an essential thing to carry while you travel. But, you need to keep it safe and secure. Here are tips to do this.

Solution:

1. Laptop is the delicate piece of hardware and thus, you need to keep it in a proper cushioned bag. For this, you can bring a laptop-specific carrying case with padding and protection. Keep other accessories and cables in separate compartments to avoid any scratch.

2. Remember to power down the laptop before keeping it in a laptop bag. Never put the sleeping laptop into a bag without powering it off.

3. Keep your laptop on your lap or within your view. If you are travelling by a car then don’t keep it in the passenger seat as it could be the opportunity for the thief. Try to hide your laptop.

4. What else can be worse than losing your laptop? But, losing the information stored in it is very frustrating. Thus, it is better to keep a copy of your important data on a hard drive and keep it at home or office. Also, never keep your confidential data without strong password and encryption.

5. When you use public Wi-Fi networks, make sure you are welcoming viruses, malware and data snoops. So, stay up-to-date with antivirus and antispyware software installed. If you are performing online transaction then the web address should begin with “https.”

6. Last but not the least, don’t forget to record the precise information about your laptop including make, model, and serial or service number. With this information, you can easily report for a stolen laptop.

For more from the XpertCrew^TM team, please follow us on Twitter @Techvedic or contact Techvedic’s computer support helpdesk, as per below contact-details:

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