Mac Desktop Risk Factor

Why the Desktop Can Be Dangerous

Important data is no longer findable on your own computer – even though you're sure you saved it. We've found that suddenly missing data was in most cases stored on the macOS desktop. Because it's constantly in view, the desktop often tempts spontaneous cleanup actions. Supposedly unnecessary files or folders are deleted in the process, and as a result, GrandTotal can no longer find the company files.

iCloud Is Not a Backup

Since the desktop can be synchronized with iCloud, there's often the false impression that you have a backup. But iCloud Drive is a sync service: when files are deleted in one location, they disappear from all other locations too. And that's irreversible.

The loss of important business documents can lead to significant financial losses and legal problems, as well as interrupt business continuity. This is more than annoying because it's preventable.

A Backup Is Essential

A backup ensures that your data can be restored if it's lost for any reason – whether through accidental deletion, hardware failure, theft, or viruses. And it's relatively easy to create. Here you'll find the key features of a good backup and how to set it up.