Everyone now knows that it is essential to have some sort of backup plan for making sure your data is safe and sound. Often in our blogs we talk about the importance of having that external drive to make sure you are backing up your data. You would be surprised how many times we talk to clients who have gone out and gotten that external device but never actually used it! Some times it is just that they are intimidated to set up the backup themselves, and sometimes it’s just laziness, but one thing is for sure it is a mistake you only ever make once. Another thing to consider, is, what happens when your data backup drive is damaged or destroyed along with your computer?
What we do not often talk about, is the other option that is growing in popularity out there and that is offsite or online data storage. Carbonite may be the most well-known of these options. Personally, while I agree that online data backups are better than no backup at all, Carbonite does have some advantages over traditional external drive storage.
- If your external or computer are destroyed, your data is still safe and secure
- The price is generally affordable
- Once set to automatic, you can be as lazy or scared of working on your backup as you want!
With many folks that I talk to, especially those that own their own business or run it out of their house, I recommend both external drive and Carbonite for their back up. The theory behind this is that on the external drive you always have your data close at hand for easy access, and if something horrible like a house fire occurs, you have Carbonite protecting your data offsite. That is a very wise combination to have when you are dealing with data that you simply cannot afford to lose.
We know that dealing with personal data storage can be kind of intimidating at first so if you need advice or help setting that up please call your local PC Geeks technician in Allen or Frisco so we can advise you on your best options or even do it for you! We also service surrounding areas such as McKinney, Little Elm, Plano, Lucas, Fairview, and many more.
