Be sure to follow these simple steps to have a safe and reliable experience with your computer network:

• Install a reputable anti-virus solution and keep your firewall enabled
• Enable System Restore for your Windows PC.  Restore points are invaluable in case something goes wrong. Time Machine works great for your Mac
• Keep your Windows registry clean. A Windows PC registry gets cluttered over time, causing a PC to run slower that its potential
• Backup your data regularly. Even though it makes sense to backup, we sometimes forget to keep a recent snapshot of important files in the event of loss, virus infections, or even vandalism
• Maintain a disaster recovery plan for your office network. Keep your plan handy in the event of hardware failure or data loss