How to Find Online Data Storage Backup

Have you ever had a computer crash? If so, you know that it is vital to back up important computer documents, files, pictures and other valuable items. An inexpensive way to avoid losing this info is to store it at an online data storage site. There are different free and low-cost options available, and they can be a lifesaver in the event of a computer glitch.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Helpful Tips for Finding Online Storage

1. Check the References section of this article for links to potential online data storage sites. Sites listed offer free and low-cost options for personal use, as well as other options for business use. You can also use an online search engine to find other sites offering data storage.

2. Investigate each site thoroughly. If you are going to entrust your important data to a website, make sure you read all the site information, any terms and conditions, and customer testimonials. Check out the link in the Resource section below for an online storage rating site for more helpful information.

3. Create a separate email account for yourself for storage use only. After each new document, file or picture is loaded onto your computer, make it a habit to automatically email this new file to the storage account. Check this account regularly to ensure that documents arrive safely and so that the server doesn't consider it an inactive account.

Tips & Warnings

• Always back up important data. You never know when a computer may be affected by a hard drive crash, power surge or other unforeseen problem.

References

• IDrive
• Mozy Storage
• Offsite Backup Solutions

Resources

• Online Backup Storage Ratings

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on 6/14/2009 Here are the links that were accidentally omitted from the References section. Thanks for reading the article! Karen Lange

http://www.offsitebackupsolutions.com/
www.idrive.com/
www.mozy.com