Data Recovery Newsletters - August 2008

Nine Back-to-School Tips for Protecting Laptop Computers

It's back-to-school season again, and more and more students are carrying something far more valuable than #2 pencils or loose-leaf paper in their backpacks. Many students - from colleges and universities down to elementary and middle schools - now carry a laptop computer to class everyday. The thought of their kids toting around a $500-$2,000 piece of equipment every day is enough to make parents a little nervous; not to mention the value of data stored on the laptop's hard drive. Investing in a laptop can be a great way for students to become more productive, but like any asset, a laptop needs to be well-protected. Follow these nine tips to protect your laptop from physical damage and data loss. Read the nine tips here

Recover Files and Pay Nothing!

How much can one electronic file be worth? If that file contains a 200-page thesis paper, an in-depth analysis of your company's finances or an irreplaceable digital photo - the value of a single file may be very significant. Losing this type of a file can devastating. Now you can recover that lost or deleted file at no charge! The new trial versions of Ontrack EasyRecovery Professional and Ontrack EasyRecovery DataRecovery allow users to recover a single file free of charge. This new feature is a perfect, low-risk recovery option for computer users who have lost an important file but have no physical damage to their computer. It allows gives users a chance to fully try out the popular Ontrack EasyRecovery software tool before making a purchase. It's important to note that data recovery software will not recover files from a hard drive that is mechanically damaged. If your drive is making a clicking sound or will not start up properly, it is best to contact an Ontrack Data Recovery representative right away - as further operation of a physically damaged hard drive can lead to severe data loss. Read about the new trial software or download the free trial software here