Backing up your files is so important. I can’t tell you how many times I have lost something very important when I had a hardware failure. It’s just the worst feeling in the world. HATE IT! I have an EHD that I put everything on now, but that could die, just like my friend Amy’s did.
There is a solution though by using an online backup service like IDrive. They offer 2 gigs of storage for free, and unlimited storage for $4.95 a month. If you are using the free service and you realize you are going to be needing more space you can easily upgrade to the IDrive-E Pro version. It’s pretty straight forward, check them out. I seriously need to get this added to my list of things to do.
IDrive.com, online storage, file sharing, photo sharing
is that safe?
to store my private data on some hdd on some server?
I think I will stick to my dvd-writer and stick memory
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Be careful, my friend.
Even I stored my important data on my DVDs not believing these people who claim to backup our important files. Six months back, a short-circuit in my office caused a small fire which destroyed half of my DVDs. Only after this bad experience, I did a through research for storing my important files in a safer location.
That’s when I came across IDrive-E, an Online Backup service. Not believing their claims, I downloaded their free version and started trying it out. Some of the features immediately caught my attention. It had hands-free automated backup with no complicated scheduling procedures. It conducted fast and efficient backups by compressing data during transmission. I could view, search and restore data backed up onto my account from the web client itself. Moreover I could restore a large number of files with ease using the drag-and-drop feature of Windows Explorer like interface. http://www.idrive.com
I was really impressed and I am using IDrive-E for online backup for all my important files till date. I have no regrets. Why don’t you try it out?
- Annie
I generally like the overall functionality and features of IDrive. I would like a comparison of IDrive vs Mozy.