How to Backup your Computer and Keep Data Safe
Posted on November 6, 2008
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Most of us know that we should be backing up our files.If you’re one of those lucky people who has never had a serious computer crash then you’re one of the lucky ones. Anyone who has knows that this very second is the best time to start backing up important information on your PC to save it from loss should something happen.
There’s a few tips and items you should familiarize yourself with before you select a backup method to use.Ensuring you keep the process simple and having an idea of how much data you want backed up are just a couple of the things you need to remember when selecting your backup software or service.
What Data and Files Need to be Backed Up
Now just before you take off to purchase the latest and greatest backup software or service take a minute to determine exactly what it is you need backed up. Some software is developed specifically to create a complete system backup, but this might be more then you need.
Most of us that are just average home computer users should backup our videos, photos, and personal documents but shouldn’t worry to much about the rest.This can make things a little to high tech for someone who’s just an average joe or jane PC user.
Keep it simple to be consistent
More features in a piece of backup software or online service doesn’t automatically make that service or program better.Trust me when I tell you that if you purchase or subscribe to a service that offers to many features you likely won’t keep to a regular backup routine, it will just take to much time to complete the process each time.
Instead opt for a simple program, more specifically one that backups up your files all on it’s own and only requires a one time setup.Two online backup services that meet these criteria are Carbonite Backup and Mozy Backup.
Review and Research your Options
Don’t just rush off to buy into any old service, take some time to read online backup reviews to ensure you’re getting a quality product and service that will serve it’s purpose. This just confirms that the software or service you’ve chosen is every bit as good as it claims to be.
A few minutes doing some research can save you a big headache later on if a service isn’t easy to restore files that are backed up, or worse doesn’t backup data correctly.
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