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1. The Best Ways to Back Up Your
Computer
Don’t put off protecting your most important 3iles.

2. Whether it’s term papers or tax documents, baby
photos or your favorite songs, your electronic files
have value. What would you do if they all
disappeared, along with your personal data, too?
Theft or fire can mean a total loss of files.
Incidents like these may seem unlikely, but common
occurrences like water damage or simple computer
failure can lead to the same devastating effect. And
don’t underestimate the role of human error—you or
a family member might accidentally delete a
document that can’t be recovered.
Best Ways to Back Up Your Computer

3. Your only protection against these losses is backing up your
work.
The most common methods include cloud backup services
or external hard drive backup. You could weigh the pros
and cons of each, but the truth is the best choice is both:
Even your backup needs a backup.
Read our quick rundown of the basics to find the approach
that’s best for you.
Best Ways to Back Up Your Computer Cont.

4. Cloud storage is still a relatively new concept, and
some people remain uncertain as to how it works.
(Where does all that data go?)
Basically, cloud storage means you’re taking the files on
your computer and giving them to a web-based service
to store in an off-site database. These services rely on
encryption and authentication to keep your data secure
and safe. It’s a simple strategy for backing up work on a
remote server.
Cloud backup services explained

5. There are hundreds of cloud storage options available, but
most everyday users can rely on popular options like
Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud and Microsoft OneDrive.
Depending on which you choose and how much you store,
you may have a pay a small monthly or annual fee to back
up your work.
Cloud backup services explained Cont.

6. Mac OS X and Windows both come with a simple
backup capacity—so now it’s up to you to purchase an
external drive to connect to your computer.
An external hard drive is a self-contained storage unit
that allows you to retrieve data when needed. Think of
it like a computer without a keyboard or a screen.
Choose a small, portable drive that offers at least twice
the amount of storage that your computer does.
Hard drive backup—the easy way

7. Some external hard drives come with features like
fireproof or waterproof casing at an extra cost. Brands
like Seagate and Western Digital offer quality options
for everyday users.
Use your operating system’s applications to back up
your work to the new drive on a monthly, weekly or
even daily basis, and you’re on your way to safety and
security.
Hard drive backup—the easy way Cont.