I want to start by welcoming all of our Tech Bits readers and start with one of the most important topics when it comes to computers. It is one of the first things I ask my clients about and yet one of the last things we all think to do. I am talking about backing up our computers.

Think about how important the information on our computers is to each of us. For some it’s a lifetime of photos or music, for others it’s sensitive financial and business information. Much of the data cannot be replaced.

There are many easy and very affordable backup solutions available.

External Hard Drives

Pro: Inexpensive, fast, easy to use

Con: Hard drives also susceptible to crashes, data in same location as the computer

Online Backup Services

Online companies like www.mozy.com or www.carbonite.com offer a safe and secure offsite storage of your data.

Pro: Easy to use, data stored at a remote site, affordable, automated

Con: Slow, the computer must be left on, requires high speed internet

Copy to CD or DVD

Pro: Inexpensive, easy to use

Con: Limited space, slow, disks have limited life

With so many options available, there is no excuse not to have a backup.

For more information on backup up, email us or call 661.268.4110.

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