September / October, 2008
How Much Is Your Computer Worth?

Please take a minute to figure out how much your current computer is worth...

The answers will range from "not much" for older systems to "quite a bit" for the latest and greatest laptops and networks.
Keeping in mind that used computers don't really sell for much, hold that $ figure in your mind for a second...

Now imagine that tomorrow morning you turn on your computer and nothing happens. 

Nothing.  Just a black screen. 

Your hard drive has failed, and ALL of the information on it is also gone.   Forever.
All of the programs.  All of the files.  All of the photos, songs, and videos.  Gone.

Now please ask yourself, "How Much Would I Pay To Get It All Back?"

THAT amount is how much your computer is worth. 

Backing up your computer means you'll probably never have to face a hard drive failure.

And compared to what you'd pay to "get it all back", very, very reasonable.
Avi & Tahl

Avi Smith-Rapaport, Tahl Smith-Rapaport, and the entire team at:
We Care Computers, LLC
860-836-4191 or info@wecarecomputers.com

Why Hard Drives Fail!

Hard drives store all of the information, programs, and files on a computer.  These are delicate, mechanical devices.  Like all mechanical devices, the question is not "IF" but "WHEN" the hard drive will fail. 

Sometimes other parts of your computer may fail, but leave the hard drive information intact, and the info can be retrieved. 

But when the hard drive fails, and it's fairly common, the information is erased.  Totally.

Power surges, improperly shutting down the computer, mechanical fatigue, vibration, heat, and shock (dropping a laptop, desktop falling over) all will do the trick.
And when it happens to your computer, you lose all of the information. 

And that was worth how much?  Did anyone mention some of those photos or files might be "priceless"?

Take a look at how easy (and inexpensive) it is to back up your computer. 

How To Back Up Your Computer
We recommend two options to save your information.  One is a separate "external" Hard Drive which duplicates the info on your hard drive.  It's small and very easy to use.  It lives in your home or office, however, so a fire or other rare catastrophe might cause you to lose your data. 

An external Hard Drive works exactly like the hard drive in your laptop or computer. It stores all of your important files, documents, and programs on your laptop or desktop. WCC recommends and installs Western Digital and Seagate hard drives as we’ve found them to be very dependable. The external hard drive connects to your computer easily via a cable.

Plus you'll need some SOFTWARE to automatically set up the time and frequency that you'd like your computer to back up all of your files.

We recommend Genie Backup Manager for the software.

The Second Option, a bit more expensive, is to use an online service to back up your information.  This is absolutely recommended for business owners (and people who work out of their home), as well as folks with large amounts of sensitive information.

How much does it cost to save all of your valuable (and invaluable) computer files?

Peace Of Mind For Only $ 249

This month, we are offering Special Pricing ONLY for the readers of We Care Computers Electronic Newsletter (Home Users Only).

WCC “Data Backup Package”, normally $ 349, now only $ 249.

Includes:

1. 250 GB External Hard Drive (more than large enough for 90% of the computers out there).

2. Genie BackUp Manager Software.

3. We’ll drive to your home or small business and install the hardware and software  (travel charges may apply).

4. Plus we’ll make sure everything is working properly, help you with the settings, and you’ll be saving your information before we leave!

Offer expires October 15, 2008. Please call or email today.

If you're interested in exploring the ONLINE DATA BACKUP OPTION, please give us a call today.

PARTING SHOT: WCC Flashes Across The FInish Line 1st!

As we mentioned earlier this year, We Care Computers sponsors (with his own custom designed WCC bicycling jersey) professional bike rider Johnny Valdes  We're delighted to report that Johnny, who's completely fit and buff from his training, came in 1st Overall in the Sport Category of the Northeast XC Race Series.  Nationwide, Johnny came in 4th.  He brought home medals in 9 or the 14 races he competed in, including 1st place in the last race of the season.  All in all, a fantastic effort , and one which will see him move up to the coveted "Expert" Category next year.  Johnny, you rock, and thanks for riding for We Care Computers.

WCC's Johnny Valdes on the winners stand, and with trophies.  Congratulations on a fantastic year!

QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"Play for more than you can afford to lose, and you will learn the game."
Winston Churchill