How Hurricane Proof Computer

Storms cause billions of dollars each year, including computer damage. Unfortunately, computers can be much harder to replace if they are lost than other electronics due to the data contained in their hard drive and the time spent changing and shutting them down. With Katrina still alive, I know how important a computer can be after a natural disaster. As the storm season approached, I decided to write a guide to help people protect their computers and data during a natural disaster. Part I: Making a Copy of the Website and the Things You Must Have Season of a storm or not, you should always save your data. Whether you plan to remove the storm (bad idea) or relocate, you should have a backup of your computer data on an external website or visual media such as a CD-R or DVD. Make sure you keep your data in a safe place, such as a waterproofing area. Never leave a backup copy on your computer. Next, you need to have the following things to make life easier after the storm: 1. Insurance telephone numbers, computer companies or computer components, and telephone numbers of all local ISPs (including dial and satellite). Having your own insurance number and phone numbers with your computer company will help your computer repair quickly if it is damaged. I can't stress enough how important it is for you to have phone numbers and access discs for all local ISPs! After Katrina, the Internet was the only means by which many people were able to communicate with outsiders. As the ending would have been, my broadband was down for 3 weeks and no other broadband ISP could issue new orders due to the storm, leaving me with my old Dial Up friend, whom I thought I buried 8 years ago. Your best bet is to use a satellite ISP as they have no equipment that could be destroyed by a storm and cause disconnection. 2. Cache copy of all your files, and all application and game disks, CD keys, drivers, and operating system disks. 3. Your computer graphics and proof of content. In the event that your quad SLI rig is destroyed, you do not want your insurance company to replace something less expensive, right? It is very easy for people to say "I had this, this, and this and it all cost me $ 3000 last month." after the demolition of their 3-year-old Athlon XP machine. As a result, your insurance company may be reluctant to replace expensive computer components unless you can prove that you own them. Also know how much of your insurance (including flood insurance) will replace damaged property. While some policies will include the cost of replacing damaged property, others may include part of the cost of the damage. Also know what your deductible is. 4. Blog or Social Networking Profile Social networking sites like myspace were great after Katrina. Friends can find out where other friends have gone by reading what I wrote. 5. Generator and Gas A generator can power many things, including home computers! Ask your local manufacturer about any local laws regarding generators, how they are set up safely and efficiently, and how well they will work with computers. Because generators provide unstable power, an UPS and surgical protector are required. Do not rely on electricity to power your generator after a storm. It is best to have good gas and a few empty gas containers in hand