Things Brits value most are lost if no backups are Created

Relaying on your fact your computer has worked fine for four years without a problem isn’t proof the data stored on any hard disk drive is save. No computer is immune to failure and even the best computers will fail, eventually. Why is it easy computer users in the UK to think they don’t need HDD data recovery or memory card recovery? Maybe they simply cannot fathom how something could go wrong with a new computer and they may need Mac data recovery?

According to a survey by AVG, 31 percent or 3 out of 3,000 people have admitted to trusting their computer too much and losing important or irreplaceable data. Four out of five polled admitted having photos on their computer that they did not have backed up elsewhere. For many UK customers, this can amount to a great number of photos needing to be recovered off the computer or even off a memory card, if memory card recovery must be performed. Did you know a single customer may have more than 600 images on their computer? If those photos are stored on a hard drive, HDD data recovery may be necessary.

To pay to retrieve Data

How much would you pay to retrieve photos or data that has sentimental value? Almost half of Brits polled, 47 percent, say they would pay more than £250 to retrieve lost content. What is the best way to protect families’ holiday snaps and photos of the family? One of the best ways to protect family data is to use a disk. These are inexpensive and families do not lose their irreplaceable photos. It is try that disks can also fail. However, these days there are companies that do Mac data recovery, HDD data recovery and memory card recovery for less than losing photos that contain the memories of a lifetime.

Is this worth the cost? For many who have had to rely on a data recovery service, they may agree. Backing up data isn’t just a passing whim and should be taken seriously if Brits want to preserve their precious memories and keep their accounts safe from hackers. Have you ever had to pay to have Mac data recovery before or HDD data recovery performed? At Manchester Data Recovery, we can recover your lost photos, files, and music files.

Use Caution When Accessing Public Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi networks allow you to access the internet in public places. These include tourist spots, restaurants, hospitals and other places.

They are important and convenient. You may need to access Wi-Fi for an emergency or just to check your email. But you should be cautious when accessing public Wi-Fi. Here are some reasons why.

High Security Risks

Public Wi-Fi networks have little, if any, security measures in place. This means they are the perfect hunting grounds for hackers. This is not a rare occurrence. It happens often.

The extent of the damage that can be done depends on what type of device you use. If you are on a laptop, it is possible to download something that you think is legitimate, but isn't. If you do, you could wind up with a virus that can damage your system and your hard drive.

The risk can be just as great for a cell phone or a tablet. You can damage your SD card, making it impossible to retrieve data from it. You will probably need SD card data recovery services to salvage it.

Rogue Networks

These are networks that you think are legitimate. They are labelled with names that are similar to the area you are in. If you are sitting in a hospital, the network may say "St. James Hospital Wi-Fi."

You can connect to these networks without the use of a password. Once you connect to a rogue network, a hacker can use software to access your system. They can even access memory cards. This can result in damage and extra fees for memory card recovery services.

Be Prepared

If you absolutely have to access public Wi-Fi, be prepared. The first thing you need to do is protect your device. Download a virus scan or a similar program. These can block potentially hazardous software, or at least alert you to them.

To be safe, only login to a Wi-Fi network that needs a username and password. Don't take chances. If you see two public networks available, such as "St. John's Hospital" and "St. John's Hospital 1," don't use either of them. Ask an employee which one is theirs. Get the login information, and use that to access the network.

Repairing Your Hard Drive: DIY vs. Professionals

When your hard drive fails, you may be tempted to fix it yourself instead of taking it to a professional. If it’s a simple problem, then fixing it yourself will save you time and money. So you get online, research the symptoms and find endless advice about how to fix your problem.

Before you roll up your sleeves and dive in, there are a few things you should know. Some DIY methods are only temporary. There is no guarantee that the method you tried is a permanent fix to your problem. That can cause a lot more problems later on.

Some methods can make your problem worse. If you continue using them, you can wind up destroying your hard drive. Your computer won’t be able to boot up. You will have to spend more money than you’re comfortable with just to fix a problem that could have been solved by professionals.
How do you identify when you need a professional or when you can fix something yourself? Let’s take a look at some examples.

When You Can Do It Yourself

It is only advisable to try to fix an internal problem with your computer if you know what you’re doing. If you have never opened up a computer, or don’t know the insides of it, take it to the professionals.

If your external hard drive is acting up, check the connections first. It could be as simple as a cable is loose. First, turn off your computer. Then make sure the cables are plugged in firmly. When you turn it on everything should be working fine.

If that didn’t work, check to see if the computer recognizes your hard drive. If it doesn’t, there is likely some type of internal damage that is preventing it from being recognised. This is a problem that should be fixed by professionals.

When to Take It to the Professionals

If at any point your hard drive starts making any type of alarming noise, you should have professionals look at it. Likewise, if you cannot determine what the problem is, you should take it in to see a professional.

You may cringe thinking about how much money it’s going to cost to fix it. Stop and weigh the costs carefully. Is it cheaper to take it to a professional than to buy a new computer?

If you are on a budget, find a company that specializes in external hard drive repair. The company shouldn’t charge you a lot of money to diagnose your computer. They should only charge you a full fee if they can fix your problem.

Pick a company that has a long record of recovering data and satisfied customers. The company should also specialise in data recovery, such as retrieving data from SD card. They should be able to pull files off of your hard drive even if it’s damaged.