Archive for May, 2010

Backing up data on disks

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Storing important data such as photos, videos or music for either personal or business use on disks could prove to be risky. Research from the French National Centre for Scientific Research has found out just how risky by testing the longevity of data on media formats such as CDs and DVDs. It has been found [...]

The cloud may improve security

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

According to security experts, the use of cloud computing could in fact assist in improving system security for computer users. In addition to adding new challenges to the world of technology such as compromised personal data, cloud computing may also provide advancements. In current systems, many organisations are slow to update software and firmware when [...]