Category: Computers
Online Backup:
- Dropbox:
- Mozy Online Backup:
Online Backups are considered the safest way to backup your files. In the event that something happens to your computer, or your home/office, all of your most precious information can safely be recovered from online services.
Dropbox isn’t just a backup service, although you can use it as such. What Dropbox does is allow you to sync your files online and across multiple computers simultaneously, as well as share certain files with friends. Dropbox creates a “My Dropbox” folder on your computer. Anything put in this folder is then synced online to Dropbox’s servers, making it an easy way to backup critical files. This folder is also synced with any other computers you have running Dropbox. I find it very useful for replacing a flash drive with files that I work on frequently. The service is easy to use, secure, and even has iPad, iPhone/Android apps. It comes with 2GB free, so you have nothing to lose by trying it out. It has become one of the most productive services I’ve ever used!
- Lifehacker articles on Dropbox: