An Overview on Cloud Backup Service

Cloud backup is a means to store information or data on the Internet. For example, if a person is a photographer and wants to store his or her pictures elsewhere in case their computer crashes. It would be a good way to backup data for a person who needed to keep data safe in case it was lost on the computer. Many businesses or individuals use such backup services just in case their computers crash or files get corrupted. There are some other advantages to using this type of service.

Cloud backup services are always dependable and reliable. Cloud sources use the best technology, such as encryption, disk-based backup, application-specific protection, and many other kinds of securities for the information that is stored on their server. Additionally, this kind of backup service is affordable. Some of these backup servers charge a flat monthly rate. However, when looking at a cloud service, be sure to question the backup security and management because that is the whole reason for getting such a service; the backup. Another option that needs to be looked at with this backup service is the seeding, which is the first initial backup.

If it is a company that has hundreds of gigabytes of information that needs to be seeded, it could take months to seed this data via the Internet. Therefore, a large company needs to look for a cloud backup service that has seeding options. Another option that needs to be looked at is large restores in case of a complete crash. Some companies will ship the restore information via DVD's for a charge; therefore, cutting out the hours of downloading the files off the cloud backup server for hours. However, there are some disadvantages to using such particular backup methods.

One of the disadvantages of cloud backup services are that high Internet bandwidth is required. One other disadvantage is that your data is at the hands of a third party server, which if they go out of business, a person will have to worry about retrieving his or her data. Also, some charge by how much data a person backs up, but some servers do charge a monthly flat rate instead. Furthermore, there is a difference in between home and professional cloud services.

Home cloud backup services are for a few home or small business computers. The cloud backup services for the larger businesses are able to handle more data and training and support. These cloud backup services that are available for both home and professional use are typically the ones which many people utilize to protect their data.

How to Get Wireless Internet

 

Get Wireless Internet

Does the thought of having a high-speed, top-notch Internet connection without all those annoying cords and wires confusing you and getting in the way sound like heaven? Wireless Internet is becoming more popular and common as more people are choosing the way of convenience. You can have it, too, by simply following a few basic steps.

Get High-Speed Internet

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  Contact your local Internet service provider to hook up a high-speed Internet connection (broadband), such as DSL or cable.
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  Upgrade to high-speed if you already have Internet access, but only dial-up. Wireless Internet won't be that effective with just a dial-up connection.
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  Make an appointment for a service technician to come in and install and set up your Internet connection.
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  Buy a self-install Internet kit to set it up yourself. Follow the step-by-step instructions for installation and setup (alternative to step 3).

Get a Wireless Router

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  Buy a wireless router. Shop at your local department store, computer parts shop, electronics store or even online to compare prices, brands, features and capabilities.
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  Look for a router with a strong signal--about 108 mbps or higher.

Install Your Wireless Router

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  Follow the instructional manual that came with the wireless router you purchased.
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  Hook up the router to the cable modem using the Ethernet cord.
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  Open up your Internet browser. Type in the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the router, which is found in your manual.
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  Log in to your router with the username and password provided in your manual and use the connection wizard on your screen. When installation and setup is complete, your wireless connection should be ready to go.
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  Unplug the Ethernet cord.
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  Encrypt your connection so no one else can access your wireless Internet connection without your permission.
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  Contact a technologically minded friend or family member who can help you set it up if you're having problems or can't follow the instructions properly.

How to Renew a Computer's IP Address

It happens to all of us. You're browsing the internet and suddenly you get the "Page Not Found" error. You check your modem and everything seems to be working and now you decide to call customer service--what a hassle. Often, the problem is that you need to renew your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address. These steps explain how to renew your IP address and hopefully save you a call to customer service.

1. Click on the "Start" button and choose "Run."
2. Type "cmd" in the box and click on "OK." A window with a command prompt appears. It resembles the old DOS operating system.
3. Type "ipconfig /release" and press "Enter." This releases your computers current IP addresses.
4. Type "ipconfig /renew" and press "Enter." This assigns your computer a new set of IP addresses.
5. Type "Exit" and press "Enter" to close the window. You computer now has a new IP address.