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March 25, 2009

How to Find and Use an Online Backup Service

by Tina Gasperson

It’s important to keep your important computer files backed up, because almost inevitably your hard drive will fail and all the data on it will be gone forever. In fact, if you can back up your documents, photos, and videos in more than one location, you’ll be doubly safe. Archive CDs and DVDs only last for just so long and can be lost or broken, so having a “backup backup” online might be the solution you need. Fortunately there are many online backup services you can take advantage of. I recommend that you look for a service that has been around for a while and has a good reputation. One such service is Mozy.com.
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January 17, 2009

How to Use Online Backup Services

by David Strom

Protecting your business electronic records has gotten easier and more affordable, thanks to plenty of different services that can make backups of computer files across the Internet.

These online services are useful for three reasons. First, for a few hundred dollars annually, you can buy some inexpensive offsite protection in case of disaster, fire, or theft. Second, they can work automatically so you don’t have to remember to make the backup copies. Finally, once they are set up they don’t take a lot of skill to maintain.
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