#986 – How to Avoid Losing Data No Matter What

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Data loss

It's super frustrating to me because I hear about it so often. Something happens -- some hardware fails, an account gets hacked, malware wreaks havoc -- and people lose data.

Even if any, or all of those things happen, data loss need never be a result. There's simply no reason for it.

This week's featured article, How to Avoid Losing Data No Matter What, explains why.

Also this week

• So, is it Outlook, Outlook, or Outlook?
• Outsourcing tech support: good or evil?
• How encryption passwords sometimes get updated.
• Turning your computer off at night: yes or no?

As always, links below.

TEH Podcast

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Take care,

Featured Article

How to Avoid Losing Data No Matter What
Stories to convince you to do what you already know you need to do.

Another day, another story of data loss. The frustrating thing is that it doesn't have to happen.
Read: How to Avoid Losing Data No Matter What

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

What's the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com? So many Outlooks. So much confusion.
Microsoft continues to confuse us with product names. I'll clarify the difference between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com, and help you decide which you want. Read: What's the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com?

Is Outsourcing Tech Support Evil? Incompetence knows no boundaries.
Cost-cutting by sending tech support overseas is often derided as a terrible move, but it's not the location that matters, it's the quality. Read: Is Outsourcing Tech Support Evil?

Password Update Without Re-encrypting: How? Encryption may not work the way you think it does. And that's OK.
If your password is used to encrypt your hard disk, how can you change your password and still be able to decrypt your disk? Read: Password Update Without Re-encrypting: How?

Should I Turn My Computer Off at Night? Maybe. It depends.
Turning your computer off at night might be appropriate. But is it saving energy? It's hard to say. Read: Should I Turn My Computer Off at Night?

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Should I Turn My Computer Off at Night? Turning your computer off at night might be appropriate. But is it saving energy? It's hard to say. Watch: Should I Turn My Computer Off at Night?

Password Update Without Re-encrypting: How? If your password is used to encrypt your hard disk, how can you change your password and still be able to decrypt your disk? Watch: Password Update Without Re-encrypting: How?

Is Outsourcing Tech Support Evil? Cost-cutting by sending tech support overseas is often derided as a terrible move, but it's not the location that matters, it's the quality. Watch: Is Outsourcing Tech Support Evil?

How to Avoid Losing Data No Matter What Another day, another story about losing data. The frustrating thing is that it doesn't have to happen. Watch: How to Avoid Losing Data No Matter What

What's the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com? Microsoft continues to confuse us with product names. I'll clarify the difference between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com, and help you decide which you want. Watch: What's the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com?

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