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If you don't make use of cloud computing for personal storage (and there are many compelling arguments against this trend) then you'll want to invest in an external hard drive. Our computers are much better made than they used to be but they still crash more often than consumers would believe. When a computer crashes it can be due to the hardware, meaning the physical components of your computer, malfunctioning, or it could be due to the software if your operating system has been compromised. Whatever the cause of your problem, in either case you will likely lose access to your data. In such a case it can be a boon to have an external hard drive that has a copy of all of your important documents. LaCie is a French company that specializes in external hard drives. Their products are renowned for their quality and storage space. They have continued to be a force in the market because there is such a demand for external hard drives to back up internal hard drives. Having an external hard drive is just good policy for any responsible computer owner. If you don't keep a copy of your data and your computer crashes, then it is still possible to recover what you've lost. Though a computer crash will cut off your access to your data, the data itself is often still there. Data recovery companies specialize in being able to pull information off of crashed systems. LaCie helps protect its customers from catastrophic computer failures by offering a second option. But when it's the external hard drive that fails, LaCie offers its customers free data retrieval for the first 30 days after purchase. Customers can also buy insurance for their LaCie devices that will cover any cost of data recovery after the first 30 days. There are also a number of companies that specialize in rehabilitating LaCie devices. If you're LaCie product is out of warranty but you need to get it looked at, you can do a quick internet search in order to discover a local LaCie data recovery company. Often you will be able to ship in your device in order to have the data retrieved from it. It may be possible to repair your device, or it may be replaced altogether if you are under warranty and dealing with LaCie directly. Data Recovery, Secure Data Recovery and Data Analysis are three companies that have offices all over the nation from Miami to Philadelphia. These companies can be used to recover data from your computer, or from an external hard drive that may have malfunctioned. Remember, the best protection against computer crashes is to use your computer correctly. Follow the user's manual and common sense. Don't leave it in the sun, don't step on it, etc. Also make sure to take care of the software. Invest in anti-virus software to protect your computer from outside attacks, and delete unnecessary files to conserve storage space. Keep an external hard drive just in case, and keep that one safe as well. Treat your computer well and it will last you for a long time.
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