02/09/2026
quick IT tip for local businesses this Wednesday morning 👇
One of the most common problems I still see is businesses relying on a single backup — sometimes an external drive that stays plugged into the same computer all the time.
That can still leave you exposed if the PC fails, the drive fails, files are accidentally deleted, or ransomware hits the machine.
A better setup is usually:
* one local backup
* one separate/off-site or cloud backup
* and checking occasionally that the backup can actually be restored
It’s not the most exciting part of IT, but it can save a business a huge amount of stress later.
If you run a business around Howden, Goole or Selby and you’re unsure whether your backups are actually protecting you, feel free to drop me a message.
North Computers (UK) Ltd
Local IT support | 19 years’ experience