Following on from my previous post, I thought I would share what lessons I have learnt from the whole experience!

Keep a log of what software you have on your computer
If you need to get a new computer, it can be quite difficult to remember exactly what software you had on your previous one.  Therefore, keep a manual log (not as a document on your computer) of what software you have, whether it is a CD or download, any relevant activation codes etc.
 
Take regular back up of your emails and contacts
You should be taking regular back ups of your documents but you must also include your emails and contacts as well. 
 
Use online back up software together with local back ups
On my new PC I have started using a web based system to run in the background and automatically back up everything but I am also going to be using my laptop as an extra back up facility for all my precious photos of my young daughter and other really important documents so that I have them at hand immediately.

Have an IT person you can call upon on your team
Whilst you are out networking, build relationships with IT people who you will be able to have on your team should anything happen and you need support.