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Be prepared for the worst case scenario. Take all the original system CDs that came with your computer with you, as well as all of the software installer disks and CDs for the programs you use (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
You should save your work often and make backup copies frequently. Some convenient ways to back up are to copy the data you are working with onto USB Flash drives or to burn the data onto a CD if your computer is equipped with a drive that allows you to make CDs. (Do not rely on these methods for permanent long-term storage, as both Flash drives and CDs break.) Another method would be to purchase an external hard drive and save your data on it. If you do this, you will need to consider the power requirements of the hard drive, along with the electrical connections available at your destination(s). For more information regarding power for your computer and other devices, see Electric Power.
If you have additional questions about how to copy your data onto other media, please contact the IT Service Desk (Help Desk) at 646-2999 and select from the options provided, send electronic mail to help@dartmouth.edu, or call your department's IT support office.
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