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LET’S TALK ABOUT UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

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LET’S TALK ABOUT UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) One of the most important investments you can make when you purchase a computer, is an UPS. Protect your hardware and data loss; increasing user productivity. When the electrical current going to your device is not steady, it can have dire consequences for your PCs and home entertainment systems. Common issues relating to voltage include blackouts, brownout, noise, spikes, and power surges. Mother Nature will have her moments; it’s just a fact of life. SUGGESTED BRANDS : APC CyberPower Systems Eaton Corporation Eaton Power HP IBM Minute man Minuteman UPS Para Systems - Minuteman Tripp Lite NOTE: this list is an incomplete list and suggested brands, depends and may varies on your country. HOW DOES IT WORKS Before we define the issues related to voltage irregularity, let’s find out what a UPS is and how it works. A UPS is a device that provides consistent backup power during inconsistent power...

LET’S TALK ABOUT COMPUTER PROTECTION

LET’S TALK ABOUT COMPUTER PROTECTION  HOW CAN YOU BE AWARE FROM HACKERS, SPYWARE, VIRUSES & OTHERS This is by no means a comprehensive list, so if you have any suggestions, please feel free to comment and i’ll add them on! STEPS TO AVOID VIRUSES & MALWARE 1. ANTI-VIRUS Here are some popular AV’s FREE AND PAID: Avira – www.avira.com Bitdefender – www.bitdefender.com AVG – www.avg.com Kaspersky – www.kaspersky.com NOD32 - www.eset.com Symantec / Norton AV - www.symantec.com In addition to anti-virus software, you should install one anti-malware program and the best is malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free ( https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/ ). 2. UPDATE ALL! Installing an anti-virus program by itself is not enough. There are hundreds of new threats that are found daily and the anti-virus programs release updates regularly to combat these new threats. Make sure your anti-virus program is set t...