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What To Do If You Have a Power Outage | Prescott, AZ

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Is your computer system prepared to withstand the fall out from a power outage? Power outages and electricity pikes can place the computer system into “shock”, causing it to lose your files.

If you do experience a power surge or outage, we recommend attempting to save and properly shut down your computer before the battery gives out. If you can do this, it is less likely that your files and information will be lost. If your system is impacted by a power issue, seek a computer specialist. The experts at Up and Running are always available to answer your questions and restore your computer.

If your computer is not yet equipped to remain stable during power surges or outages, we recommend an Uninterruptible Power Supply. A UPS is a backup power supply that kicks in when the flow of electricity when the voltage drops. Investing in a UPS will give you peace of mind, and time to save your files and turn off the device. It very well could save your business’ vital documents and you from costly repairs.

Another benefit of a UPS for your system is that it remains active even if you aren’t with your device at the time of a power outage. It will shut down your device and help get it started again.

Having a backup plan for when the power goes out is an important consideration. The professionals at Up and Running Computer Solutions understand what your business means to you and want to help you prepare for the worst.

For more information about power damage and how to protect yourself against it, give us a call today at 951.737.8558 or visit us online at www.urcs.net today. Up and Running Computer Solutions is proud to serve Prescott and surrounding areas.

Is Your System Vulnerable to Getting Hacked? | Prescott, AZ

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In the digital age, online hackers have figured out how to access just about anything – that includes your computer system. Just about everyone has heard of the term “virus” – malware that impacts your computer system or mobile device. While it is uncommon, there are different types of malware that one might encounter and we want you to be prepared.

Adware: A dangerous and profitable malware, Adware works by automatically downloading or displaying advertisements upon use.

Spyware: This malware type tracks your internet activity to “learn” what adware to target your system with.

Worms: A malware “worm” software works to replicate itself for the purpose of deleting data files on your system until it’s empty.

Trojan Horse: Arguably the most dangerous malware, a Trojan Horse is designed to discover financial information and take over your computer system’s resources.

Ransomware: Ransomware works as it sounds – it will lock you out of your computer until you pay for “cybercrimes” as retribution.

Of course, the best way to protect your information and circumvent potential malware-related issues is to secure your system. If you’re unsure what protections your devices feature, would like to set up security measures, or are experiencing malware issues, call the experts at Up and Running today!

For more information about malware and how to protect yourself against it, give us a call today at 951.737.8558 or visit us online at www.urcs.net today. Up and Running Computer Solutions is proud to serve Prescott and surrounding areas.