Part I: Backing Up Data and Stuff have
Hurricane season or not, you should always back up your data. If you plan to get out of the storm (a bad idea) or run to another place, you should have a backup of your computer data either on an external hard drive or on optical media such as a CD-R or DVD. Be sure to keep your data in a very safe place, for example, waterproof. Never leave your backup on your computer.
Then you should have the following things to make life easier after the storm:
1. Telephone numbers for insurance companies, computers or computers, as well as telephone numbers for all local Internet providers (including dial-up and satellite).
Having your insurance phone number and phone numbers for your computer company will help you replace your computer faster if it is damaged. I can’t stress how important it is for you to have phone numbers and even disk access for all of your local Internet service providers! After Katrina, the Internet was the only way to connect with the outside world. As fate would have it, my broadband dropped within 3 weeks, and none of the other broadband Internet service providers, apart from new orders due to the storm, would leave me with my old friend Dial Up, which I thought buried 8 years ago. It is best to use a satellite provider because they do not have equipment that can be destroyed by a hurricane and cause disruptions.
2. Backup the entire file, all the disks of applications and games, CD-keys, drivers and disks of the operating system at hand.
3. Photos of your computer, as well as confirmation of which parts are inside.
In case your quad-core SLI installation is destroyed, you don’t want your insurance company to replace it with something of a much lower value, right? It is very easy for them to say: “I had this, this, and this, and it all cost me $ 3,000 last month.” after their 3 year old Athlon XP installation is destroyed. As a result, your insurance company may hesitate to replace your expensive computer parts if you cannot prove your identity to them. Also know the extent to which your insurance (including flood insurance) will replace damaged property. While some policies will cover the cost of replacing damaged property, some may cover only part of the cost of damage. Also know what your franchise is.
4. Blog or social network profile
Social networking sites like myspace were great after Katrina. Friends could find out where other friends were evacuated by simply reading each other. myspaces
5. Generator and gas
The generator can control many things, including home computers! Check with your local generator manufacturer about any local generator laws, how to safely and properly adjust them, and how well they will work with computers. Since the generators provide unstable power, a backup UPS with battery and surge protector is required. Do not count on gas so that your generator will be available after the storm. It is better to have a good supply of gas, as well as a few empty gas cylinders on hand.
Part II: PC Evacuation
Like any family members or pets that you may have, you should not leave your computer, if you can avoid it. While your first priority is to go out of life, you should consider bringing your computer with you if you can take a seat in your car. You can not rely on the fact that you have good computers, high-speed Internet or any entertainment activities. Being elsewhere during a hurricane is stressful. In the meantime, watching your hometown bypass CNN and The Weather Channel, the people around you and you will be tense and worried. A good computer for viewing on the Internet and playing Battlefield 2 is a real entertainer. In fact, the Internet was the only place where I could get information about my very area after the storm! Local newspaper boards were packed with evacuation from all of my territory and had a lot of information about the damage that could be shared.
Even if you can't bring your computer, at least bring your hard drive with you! If your house is blocked after a storm, the last thing you want is your personal data in someone's hands. Make sure your hard drive is in an antistatic bag to avoid unnecessary damage.
If you make a long journey, you should probably place some kind of padding or foaming on your computer or hard drive (even a blanket will work) to protect it from the vibrations of the car. Do not distract the monitor from the monitor, you have an LCD display and there is room for it.
Part III. Leaving your computer at home
If you do not have space for your PC in your car, do not plan to stay with him during a storm. To prevent unnecessary damage to your computer, you can use a few precautions:
1. Cover all exposed parts of the computer case (such as fans and vents) with tape.
Do not use masking tape if you do not want to risk brightening up your case or sticky mess.
2. Cover your computer with as many garbage bags as possible. At least 2 trash bags per computer are recommended.
3. Consider how high your house is above sea level, the risk of flooding and other factors.
If you know that your house can flood you, you should put your computer on the second floor. But if you know that your roof is weak and easily deflated, do not lay it on the second floor! Find a closed windowless space (such as a closet) as close as possible to the center of your home. If there is a side glass in the computer case, make sure that it is facing the ground or the wall. If possible, place other objects around your computer to offer additional protection against blowing out rain and flying debris.
Part IV: When the Worst Happen
If your computer is damaged during a storm, do not worry. If the damage comes from a fallen tree or part of the flying wilds, you can not do anything. However, if your computer is flooded, there are steps you can take to repair it. The following is a basic guide to restoring a flooded computer.
1. Do not turn on the computer! Make sure it is unplugged!
Although you may be interested to know if your computer can work, do not do this if you know that it has been exposed to water. You just do more damage if you do. Remember that your computer is disconnected from the network.
2. Remove the components that work.
If you see a water line on your computer, remove all components above it and put them in a safe place.
3. Allow the computer to dry.
Let your computer dry for a week or so. One drop of water on a running computer can spell disaster.
4. Remove the CMOS battery and other parts. ,
5. Use a solution of 90% alcohol or more to wash various components of your computer, including connectors. If necessary, use a brush to remove hard chips.
6. Allow the computer to dry completely.
If the above does not work or you have data that you cannot lose on your hard drive, consider professional computer recovery. Do not plan to dispose of the power supply, CMOS battery, hard drive, optical drives, or any fans if they are flooded. Also, do not forget to take a picture of any damage to your computer before trying to fix it for insurance purposes.
Hopefully this guide will help people save their computers from hurricane damage. A computer is a very useful tool that should be part of any good distress kit. Believe me when I say it is important. However, remember that a computer is only material possession. Like all material objects, they can be replaced. Human and animal life, however, cannot. Use common sense when deciding whether to take a computer with you and repair it if it is damaged.
Disclaimer: in no way the author is not responsible for any actions you can take to save your computer from a hurricane or fix it after a flood. Any actions you choose regarding hurricanes and computers are taken at your own risk. For the sake of everything, please use common sense during any disaster.
