With a new year and a chance for resolutions, I resolve not to lose important files on my computer this year. Of family photos and videos, invaluable for tax records, budgets, the music library, and everything else, there's a lot on your computer, you do not want to lose. And your company's computer? Does your business continues to function if your data was not available?
I think everyone has accidentally deleted a file. In addition to this, many other things could go wrong: a virus, hard drive crash, a laptop stolen, or worse, your home and its contents are destroyed in a hurricane or fire
The solution is. make copies of your data so that it is readily available in case of disaster. Remember your home and its contents could be destroyed, so consider making two sets of backup files. We stay at home and the other is stored somewhere off site - keep a copy at work or with a friend or neighbor
Here are some options that are often used for data backup :.
CD / DVD copies - most computers have a CD burner or DVD already, and you can choose blank discs for less than a dollar each. This is a quick and inexpensive way to start, but it is very difficult to automate a backup solution. As the size of your data increases, you burn through the disc quickly
Flash Drives -. These are small devices that plug into any USB key. They are easy to carry; you can keep in your pocket as your keys. As long as you do not lose the drive, your backup data goes where you go. You will need to remember to connect the player and periodically backup. You can get a 128GB USB drive for about $ 60
External Hard Drive -. These devices are larger than a flash drive, but still connected to a USB drive. Most will come with software to make the backup process hassle free and automatic. Some even come with a solution of a single click so you press a button on the front of the drive and let it do its job. The prices on these continue to drop and you can easily pick up a 500GB drive for about $ 100
online backups -. There are several companies that will help you get your work through secure connections to their servers. The advantage of such services as "cloud-based" is that they are not in your home and will be available even if your home was destroyed. Most give you a few gigabytes free. If you need more storage there is a monthly fee - usually $ 5- $ 10. Mozy, Dropbox and Google Drive are a few options.
Do you have a story where a backup saved you? What strategies do you have in place?
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