The Internet makes receiving and transferring information and everything else we do in the office easier and faster. Unfortunately it can also make it easier and faster for thieves and hackers to compromise our records. Some dentists are so afraid of computer viruses or Internet hackers they won’t use computerized records or connect to the [...]
Kaspersky: Worry About Trojans, Mobile Phone WormsRussian security giant Kaspersky Lab on Wednesday released its mid-year report on current trends in malware along with a report on spam trends. The upshot? Trojans continue to dominate the threat radar, and mobile-phone viruses are now a valid concern.
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4 New Portable Hard Drives: Abusive Lab Test (With Video)When you back up your data, you want to make sure it stays where you put it. We ended up with three paperweights and one clear winner.
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Of couse I liked this because of the reference to flossing. It is also a good review of different back up options.
It’s like exercising. Or flossing. You know you should do it, but you put it off. Yes, I’m talking about backing up your important documents, digital photos, and music collection. A recent Harris Interactive [...]
Dental Sesame offers a service that as far as I know is unique. Every day with the online synch all new patient images are uploaded to the Sesame servers. This provides three great benefits.
When patients log in they can view any image and show it to a friend or relative; which drives traffic and [...]
Check out these 4 choices for external hard drives for back up or additional storage. They are all selling for about 1/2 of the original price. For example 750GB for just $160.
The added expense of external storage may have given you pause before, but price slashes on top-rated (and sizeable) external hard drives lay that [...]
I hope this is really a sign that things will finally move. The medical records field has so many interested parties the move to a standard digital record has been glacial. Unfortunately dentistry is being held hostage to the full medical record. As the saying goes…read the whole thing.
WASHINGTON (Reuters ) - A major consumer [...]
From Microsoft. No snide comments about the security of certain popular products from a certain software company with soft and micro in the name
Why Your Business is at RiskMost small businesses use passwords to authenticate identity — whether on computers or cash registers or alarm systems. While there are more sophisticated authentication options [...]
Is it possible to absolutely prevent anyone from ever, ever hacking into your computer? The answer is no. Is it possible to prevent someone from ever, ever breaking into your home or office, stealing your car or for that matter robbing the bank where you have deposited your valuables? Again the answer is no. What [...]
Four large capacity external USB hard drives for back up from PC Magazine
Featured in this Roundup: Buffalo MiniStation 320GB TurboUSB ($190 street)The Buffalo drive is rugged like its namesake, and just as versatile in its use. It is speedy and capacious. It’s got an innovative wrap-around USB cable that will help you from misplacing it. [...]
On the most basic level a security system isolates sensitive information and then limits access to that information to approved individuals. It is analogous to handing out office keys to employees. In theory it is possible to create perfect security for your computer system. However to do so would make the security measures so cumbersome [...]
You might wonder if it’s even possible to have a safe computing experience in this day and age, beyond unplugging your broadband connection and never installing any software. Of course it’s possible, but it will take some work on your part. You need to install tools to protect yourself, learn good practices, and most important: [...]
Many dentists are so afraid of a possible computer failure that they refuse to use it, just in case. That is silly. Ask yourself, what if my car breaks down on the way to the office? What if the power goes out? What if the air compressor dies? The fact is that we rely on [...]
I have just received a trial version of this for use with a network. If you check out the web site below it is the Gatekeeper SOHO. It looks like an innovative and inexpensive way for a dental office to add network security.
The single user USB style also looks like an interesting option for anyone [...]
Tom Block of Block Data Systems in California has another great idea. Using off the shelf components he can create a secure off site data back up system for your dental office.
You should know that off site back up is critical. Usually that has been done with tape or removable disk that is copied each [...]
The following review is from PC Magazine. These devices are awesome. One of my consulting clients just bought the Black Cherry shown here. It is very stylish as well as functional. He can carry his entire office 320GB in his pocket.
Some external hard drives are bulky, hold massive amounts of data, and require their own power [...]
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The above vendor recently e-mailed me to look at an online back up system. I did not see anything special about it.
I believe there are many advantages to online backup. However the price remains an issue. For the Oak Tree system the monthly fee for the “Professional” level which most dentists will need [...]
I have long advocated a dental office have a RAID 1 array. This article from PC Magazine explains the various RAID configurations and even gives directions to set up your own system if you are technically inclined.
To build a RAID 1 array, all you need is two identical drives (if they’re the same brand, model, and [...]
Drobo looks like a nice option if you are looking to upgrade your server or add more data storage.
Drobo, the World’s First Storage Robot - develops automated data storage products designed to ensure data is always protected and easy-to-manage. Drobo is infinitely expandable and provides RAID-like reliability. Unlike other storage arrays, however, Drobo uses patent [...]
An emerging sector in the medical industry is the use of the tablet PC for patient records. Tablet PCs allow medical professionals to take notes, access patient records and write prescriptions, all while talking to the patient and even standing up. X-rays, lab results and drug allergies or interactions are immediately accessible. Patients can enter [...]