By RossBackup, Posted in Data Backup Tips

This week, the Internet is in frenzy after word spread that an unknown hacker leaked nude photos of female celebrities, including Jennifer Lawrence and a hundred others. The hacker claims to have accessed the photos through a security weakness in Apple's iCloud system. Ross Backup CEO, Aaron Ross, discusses with PIX 11 news his thoughts on another plausible explanation: the photos were being stored by a third party (perhaps an apple employee) who was in turn hacked.While a number of things regarding the lea... read more.

• September 04, 2014
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By RossBackup, Posted in Data Backup Tips

Our computers hold data from nearly every aspect of our lives, from personal information to important business documents. Our hard drives hold our precious family memories, like photos of weddings, graduations, and family vacation trips. We keep our favorite music and our work files on our computers so that they are available at a moment's notice. With all of the data your computer holds, it is crucial that you take every available precaution when it comes to protecting it. Using a cloud backup service... read more.

• August 26, 2014
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By RossBackup, Posted in Data Backup Tips

Computers today hold so much more than homework assignments and our favorite websites. Today, our computers are full of data, from your account passwords and your browser bookmarks to your most cherished family memories and favorite music. Due to space limitations and the sheer amount of data our computers hold, it is often necessary to make decisions regarding what files you want to keep. Protect your computer by backing up often and take special care with files that mean the most to you.The first thing to... read more.

• August 22, 2014
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By RossBackup, Posted in Data Backup Tips

Your PC is full of files ranging from personal information to entertainment and memories of past family events. It can be difficult to know just what you should be backing up because everything that is stored on your computer feels like an important file. The following serves as a guide for what files might be missed most in the event that you lose data.Personal Information and Family PhotosIn our digital age, we take tons of photographs, but very rarely store them anywhere but our computers. You may have a... read more.

• August 15, 2014
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By RossBackup, Posted in Data Backup Tips

When you think summer you think sun, sand and hopefully some relaxation and fun. Of course, warmer weather comes to mind as well when thinking of summer. Most of the time, the increased temperature and amount of sun is a huge benefit of summer, but where your computer is concerned, summer weather can actually be a detriment. Be sure to protect your computer from the rising temperatures and other weather related mishaps.The first thing to keep in mind is how to protect your computer from the heat. Taking a d... read more.

• August 08, 2014
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By RossBackup, Posted in Data Backup Tips

The number of ways for data to be lost or destroyed is virtually endless. There are physical threats, such as computer theft, water, or fire damage. Additionally, there are internal threats that result in loss of data such as hard drive crashes, OS crashes and Internet viruses. Whether the data loss is personal or professional, its effects can be devastating. It is crucial to protect against the loss of data through various storage methods including cloud storage services.While losing precious baby photos o... read more.

• July 30, 2014
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By RossBackup, Posted in Data Backup Tips

Cloud storage may sound like a vague, nebulous idea but in reality it is a simple means of storing data. In fact, you are most likely already familiar with some services that offer cloud storage, perhaps the most well known being the social networking site, Facebook. How is it that Facebook is a cloud storage center? Simple, cloud storage is the storage of data to an off-site system. The data and information stored in this off-site storage system is then managed by a third party. Thus, when you upload photo... read more.

• July 15, 2014
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By RossBackup, Posted in Common Sense

There are times in life when having a backup not only serves as peace of mind, but also as a tool for continued success. For instance, when sky diving you probably want a backup parachute for those “just in case” scenarios. While losing your data may not feel as catastrophic as launching yourself out of a plane without a spare parachute, it can be detrimental to both your personal and professional life. 1. Quick Access to FilesOne of the greatest things about backing up data is the ease at which... read more.

• July 09, 2014
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By RossBackup, Posted in Data Backup Tips

Regardless of your professional work or your personal hobbies, having a current backup of your information available at all times is crucial. Unfortunately, many people and businesses neglect to maintain regular online backup available. In fact, cloud backup statistics show that 31 percent of PC users have lost all of their files due to events beyond their control. The myriad dangers to your computer files highlight the need for efficient, quality back-up protocols.The problem with manual backup   ... read more.

• June 20, 2014
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