Testing the Reliability of Your Backups

The importance of timely backup for your computer cannot be denied. Instead of regretting your data once it is lost, you must create a backup that will keep your files safe. Backup system can fail as well therefore it must be checked once in a while to make sure they are working properly. Here are some ways, how you can test the reliability of your back up system:

·        Conduct the test by making it as realistic as possible. This will help you in case you lose your data.

·        You should check your backup system regularly after a month or so.

·        When you make major changes in software or hardware, it can affect your back up in unexpected ways.

·        You can set up a virtual machine and use back up software to restore data.

·        Don’t assume that all of your lost files will work properly after you have restored them. Check those files manually to avoid any other problem.

These steps will help you get through your disaster recovery plan. Still in case of any problems, contact any professional IT services providers in Adelaide.

Testing Website Performance

Below mentioned tools are used by computer support professionals for analyzing website performance:

·        Load Impact:

This tool is very useful for handling website traffic. The data present in graphical form contains information about loading time and number of requests made.

·        Slow Show:

This tool help in collecting page speed, test programs and other related information about website.

·        Site-Perf.com:

It is a free web design tool that provides information about connection, requests, loading time and test your website with many web pages.

·        OctaGate Site Timmer:

You just have to add URL of the website and then it provides the data in the form of statistics of page object, downloading start and ending time and much more.

·        Website Page Analyzer:

This is the most used tool for analyzing website performance. This tool includes information regarding web page, website loading time, size of web page.

Cyber Safety – Major Concern for Businesses

Most of our businesses are shifted to online businesses as a part of business expansion and ever growing business demands. Because of the high business demands, risk is also higher than usual. Cybercrimes are increasing day by day and therefore cyber security is very important part of online businesses. Nearly 50% percent of companies believe cyber threat as their major security concern.

Many viruses, malwares and applications installed cause loss of company’s data. Mobile apps are also considered easy to hack and much prone to hackers.  If you rely mostly on online business, then you must hire some professional computer support services that can make back up of your data in case of any loss. You can also use safety measures like installing and antivirus and updating applications from a reliable source only. You can also educate your staff about possible threats and tell them to adopt safety precautions

Strengthening your Wi-Fi Signals

Wireless world is the persisting concept for 2013. Many wired set ups have been completely replaced by using wireless solutions. Wi-Fi routers or wireless access points transmit data without any wires. Below mentioned are some of the ways to strengthen your Wi-Fi signals:

·         Location is very important factor to strengthen waves and signals. Place router in the center of the room so that it can be reached from various places.

·         Focus on the signals. You can make your signals strong by making a Wi-Fi booster by using a can.

·         Change the channel frequently. Wi-Fi routers transmit and receive channels.

·         Install a firmware or let it install by some IT support professional and update the drivers.

·         Enhance your signals. Use some other antenna or router to extend its signals and reach.

Adobe Flash Reader Update

Adobe issues emergency updates for its flash player to detect and fix the other threats. These updates have affected all the other versions including Windows, Android and Linux. The major virus was hitting people because of opening a Microsoft Word document by using flash content that contained virus. Another virus pops up by tricking you to visit a website that is hosting malicious flash content. There are many versions of flash that are directly affected by this virus and the IT support team at Adobe flash is constantly updating their blog and other related information to help its customers.

Adobe flash player is standard for delivering high quality web content, designs and animation details for all platforms, browsers and encourage users for a rich website experience.

Safely Surfing the Internet

The world of internet is free and full of potential hackers that cannot be controlled by any organization or government. Now as all the businesses are conducted online, it is good to take precautionary measures to stay safe online. Common online thefts such as ID theft, stealing or hacking someone online identity, using false email ids and websites to trick users and other cyber-crimes are increasing day by day. As I have discussed in my previous posts how to handle computer support software viruses and malicious software issues in Adelaide, here I am going to tell u some quick and easy tips that will help you to safely conduct your business online:

·         Install good anti-virus software and update it regularly.

·         Ensure firewall set up on your pc.

·         Always install the latest updates from your operating system.

·         Don’t download the software that does not come from reliable source.

·         Don’t open unknown email attachments.

·         Never open clickable login option available in the emails for example if you want to log in to you eBay or LinkedIn account then go to their website and log in from there.