There are a lot of options out there when it comes to backing up your files. However, some of them are expensive, hard to use, take up a lot of time, or some combination of the three…
The good news is that there is at least one service that has impressed me, so there should be something that fits your needs!
External hard drives, CD-Rs, and DVD-Rs
Put your files on here in case your main hard drive fails.
Examples:
- Copying files to an external hard drive.
- Burning data discs (CDs and DVDs) full of files.
- Copying files to a thumb drive.
Backup Software
Works in conjunction with external storage.
Examples:
Network Storage
An external hard drive, but it’s connected to your home network for ease of use. This lets you ‘mirror’ your main hard drive onto this one.
Examples:
Remote Backup
Safely store your files remotely by using an online backup provider.
Examples:
The best backup choice?
Each option has its pros and cons. The prices vary quite a bit, too, so take a look at the price chart here to get a better idea. But if I had to choose just one option for ease of use and data security, I’d go with remote backup, such as Mozy or Carbonite.
With Carbonite, you simply download a piece of software and then select which files and folders you want backed up. Then Carbonite will automatically upload those files over your internet connection.
You can get a FREE TRIAL of Carbonite – CLICK HERE.
