"Square Circle Consulting has been an incredible value to me. Being in advertising, it's critical that my equipment be functioning well. For the past 12 years, Square Circle Consulting has been able to meet my needs for maintenance, troubleshooting and emergency services quickly and efficiently — always with a professional and positive attitude."

-Ann Hartman, Senior Graphic Artist

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Why maintenance matters

Macs need regular maintenance. Here's why:

Backup breakdowns

Backups can provide recovery options in case of accidental deletion, drive failure and other disasters. But often, backup software silently stops working, leaving users with the feeling they're protected when in fact they're moving ever further away from safety. Periodic reviews help to ensure that backups are working properly.

Drive and directory damage

Drives and directories are the foundations upon which all project files and folders are built. Crashes and software errors can cause directory damage which leads to unstable operation and data loss. And after spinning for months at 7200 rotations per minute, drive failure is just a matter of time. Early detection and correction of drive and directory issues prevents problems from snowballing.

Internet insecurity

As Macs become more popular, they're attracting more attention from computer criminals. Apple's Security Update 2010-002 / Mac OS X 10.6.3, released March 29, patched a record 74 vulnerabilities in Mac OS X 10.6 and 63 in 10.5. Other products are at risk as well. Over the past year, a steady stream of security updates have been released for Adobe products, and security vendor McAfee predicts that in 2010, exploits of Adobe products will likely surpass those of Microsoft Office. Regular updates, antivirus software, and proper configuration can reduce exposure.

Square Circle Consulting can help

Contact Square Circle Consulting to keep your Macs - and your projects - running smoothly with expert maintenance.