Mike Tech Show Podcast MTS-2025-06-26 #953
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Jun 27, 2025 Recent storms lead to significant power outages, prompting discussions on how to stay prepared during extreme weather. The importance of email security for IT admins is highlighted, alongside essential best practices. Listeners are encouraged to strengthen their local backups as they brace for changes in Windows 11. Personal stories add a relatable touch, making tech maintenance feel more accessible.
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Storm-Induced Power Outage Experience
- Mike Smith experienced a long power outage after a severe storm in the Philadelphia suburbs.
- He had to relocate to a hotel far away and manage urgent tasks like transporting refrigerated meds safely.
Power Infrastructure Fragility Observed
- Mike Smith notes the fragility of power infrastructure in 2025 despite modern technology.
- He contrasts frequent outages near Philadelphia with reliable power service in his Florida home due to underground utilities.
Importance of Local Backups
- Always create local backups using Windows 10/11 tools or external drives as a minimum safeguard.
- File History and Backup and Restore (Windows 7) options provide free, easy protection for important files.