--- title: 10 Tech Tips for the Farm description: We asked the AGRIHUB IT team for some quick tips to ensure you’re on top of your tech! 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You should find this quick refresh helpful in keeping your tech online and your hardware safe. If you have any helpful tips, comment below! ## **![cloud](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cloud.png?width=288&name=cloud.png)BACK IT UP** Back up files and configurations - Have at least two copies of backups in different places. Ex. Backup Drive and Cloud backup, a copy in a safe deposit box or fireproof safe is not a bad idea either.    ## **NO DEFAULT PASSWORDS** Change all devices’ default passwords – Routers, Switches, Printers, etc.   ## **PASSWORD STRENGTH ** ![lock](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lock.png?width=288&name=lock.png) Passwords should be a minimum of 10 characters and include capitals, lower case, numbers/symbols (Passwords with less than 8 characters can be brute-forced in a matter of minutes)   ## **HOW TO CREATE A STRONG PASSWORD** No relevant info about you. Use two unrelated words together with numbers/symbols. Something that you can remember.   ## **PASSWORD STORAGE** Store your passwords in a password vault, not a sticky note or notebook. ![shield](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shield.png?width=288&name=shield.png) ## **UNTRUSTED WEBSITES** Do not enter passwords into untrusted websites. Watch for the small lock symbol on your browser and if something seems off, do some homework before entering your password.   ## **PROTECT YOUR HARDWARE** Plug all electronic devices into a surge protector   ## **IN CASE OF A POWER OUTAGE** Plug critical hardware into a battery backup ![warning](https://info.newstandard-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/warning.png?width=288&name=warning.png) ## **REGULAR UPDATES AND REBOOTS** Update & reboot computers at least once a week for maintenance   ## **EMAIL PHISHING** Be cautious about web links in emails, spelling mistakes, unknown email addresses, and attachments. Clicking on these can spell disaster. 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