Storage can be a confusing topic when it comes to your tech devices. When purchasing your device, you always have the question of size and storage. You’re faced with questions like, “how much storage do you need?, and how do you plan to use this device?” Sometimes it may feel like we’re always running out of storage, be it our iPhones or laptop computers. Storage seems to be often overlooked, mainly because it’s generally hard to understand. Read on for tips about optimizing storage in your technological devices and how to handle your important files.
Considering Storage from the Get-Go
You need to consider your computer habits and plans to work with devices when you purchase them. Do you like to save things to your computer? Do you often back up to the cloud or to the computer’s hard drive? Usually music, images, and apps take up a lot of space. If you plan to use a lot of these, plan accordingly. The more accurately you assess your plans for computer use, the less likely you will run into storage issues in the future.
Asking Questions to Professionals
Your IT consultant or the vendor whom you buy your technology from can answer all the questions you have about storage. When purchasing your device, describe your needs and plans for the device. They will go over GBs with you, and help you decide exactly what will be enough storage.
Music and Images
Music and images are usually the largest files on your device. If you have unnecessary apps you don’t use, consider deleting them if you’re trying to free up storage. Music you don’t listen to can be deleted from your library as it takes up storage, ultimately slowing down your device.
Review Data Retention Plans
Have a plan as to what to do with your files. Backing up your info to the cloud is a safe way to store your important files. Data retention plans are important in the case of an emergency. If you were to lose information, especially client-sensitive information, you would want to have a plan of action. The cloud is one option, and saving things to an external hard drive is another option.
M&H Consulting can help you discuss your storage and review the best amount of storage for your type of tech work. Contact us today for a consultation at (866) 964-8324
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