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SmallLaw: Minimum Daily Technology Requirements Part 3: Everything Else You Need

By Ross Kodner

Originally published on May 11, 2009 in our free SmallLaw newsletter. In my last two columns, I introduced the idea of the MDTR ? the "Minimum Daily Technology Requirements" for every solo and small firm's technology needs. Part 1 discussed hardware needs. Part 2 discussed software needs. This third and final segment explores some important ancillary subjects from electrical protection to choosing and using consultants. MDTR: Electrical Protection UPS and Surge Protectors Round out the MDTR for hardware with a battery backup such as the cost effective APC Back-UPS 500 for around $100 to provide both surge protection and electrical backup in the event of power dips or short outages without crashing your PC. Plug all other components like your printer into professional grade surge protection from companies like APC, Tripplite, or Belkin (general rule ? if a "surge protector" is under $15, skip it ? not enough protection ? you want a stated rating of "surge clamping capacity" of 700 "joules" or better)...continue to full post

Full post as published by TechnoLawyer Blog on May 18, 2009 (boomark / email).