How to Backup a PCWritten by Marisa Pellegrino
Everyone thinks, ‘it won’t happen to me’. But what if it does? All your files, pictures and documents gone, in an instant. Sure, you can reach for disks that came with your computer to reinstall applications but what about most important component, your data? Data backup is something too many computer owners ignore.There are a number of things that can bring down your computer, some of which include a power surge, hard drive crash, careless mistakes, viruses, a fire or theft. If your system did not come with a recovery disc, you should consider making a backup disc as soon as possible. This is important should you ever need to rebuild your system to its “as bought” condition. How often you back up your data varies from person to person. It depends on volume of data input, frequency of change, and nature of your data. A general rule of thumb would be to back up anything that would be difficult and time-consuming to re-create. How to backup data: If you have Windows XP, it includes backup software; however, if you’re running on Home Edition, it isn’t installed by default. Once software is installed, go to Start menu and choose “accessories”, then “system tools”, then “backup” in order to run backup wizard. On final screen, you can press “advanced” button which will allow you to automatically schedule recurring backups. The wizard also allows you to create a system recovery disc which will enable you to boot and rescue your data should Windows get damaged. At end of this article, you will find a list of programs and software that can do data backup for you.
| | GRAPHIC DESIGNS STANDARDS Written by BLUR LOTERIÑA
Do you find it hard to create your own graphic design? Before you can come up with a good graphic design you must first understand basic principles in creating design, as well as factors it must contain.Design is defined as a plan or pattern formed for purpose of making or doing something. It explains how things are done or how to come up with something. A design must have a purpose, or else it will be useless. It must contain enough information. You can use visual languages, such as chart, table or graph, for it to become more understandable. It should also explain details. Start from general idea, then, give specific details. Make sure that each detail is related to main idea. There are many types of design, such as a graphic design. A graphic design results from features of lines, colors, shape, materials or texture. What makes a graphic design attractive and lively is color. Here, you can apply color theory. Every color has its own characteristics, such as visible spectrum, dimension, inherent and emotive qualities. The primary colors are red, blue and green. If you mix these colors, new hues are created. You can either have lighter or darker colors or contrasting colors. Take white color for example—it is opposite of black. Any color can appear lighter or darker depending on field it is on. For example, when you put pink beside green, pink is lighter color. But when you put pink beside white, pink will look darker.
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