Survival guide for laptops
By Priscilla Alden | September 11It's the start of the academic year and time to review seven simple but highly recommended actions that might save you a lot of tech trouble later. Back up your data and documents.
It's the start of the academic year and time to review seven simple but highly recommended actions that might save you a lot of tech trouble later. Back up your data and documents.
Q: I won't be on-campus this summer. If I have a tech problem, can I still get help? A: Even though you're on vacation, we're not. The ITS Response Center is manned 24/7, and we are happy to help you with any technology problems year round. You can call us at 962-HELP or send us an e-mail at help@unc.edu. Our Web site, help.unc.edu, is another resource for troubleshooting. Q: I'm planning to backpack through Europe this summer. Any suggestions on what I can do to keep my laptop safe?
How much is your computer and its data worth? Do you want the Lexus of data backups or will a VW Beetle work just as well for your individual needs? Whatever vehicle you choose, the most important thing to remember is that the odds are that your hard drive probably will fail sooner or later. Certainly the Lexus of backups is the automated full data backup.
I just received my new CCI computer. I know there's support through the ITS Response Center if something goes wrong with it, but what can I do to prevent a computer crisis in the first place? Excellent question. Here are seven steps you can take that can help you avoid most common problems: 1. Back up your data and documents. Computers fail. Do one or more of the following to protect your data.