Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Online Computer Backup

If you are considering using an online computer backup, there are some features to consider prior to signing up for one. Not all services are equal.

Some services are expensive, some are low priced, but interestingly, price is not a true reflection of the quality of the service. In the last several years, the price of server storage space has dropped significantly, and continues to drop, which results in more affordable solutions for consumers to back up their data. You can get a lot of data now for a much lower price than just a few years ago. In fact, there is one company that offers a free 2GB account to backup your files!

Some of the considerations when choosing a backup service are:
  • Is it a cost effective, or even a free solution without sacrificing the service's quality, or endangering your information?
  • Does the company cater to not only individuals, but to company's as well?
  • Does the company protect your data with 128 bit encryption during the process of uploading of your data like the banks use?
  • Does the company provide 448 bit Blowfish encryption to secure your data from hackers after it is stored in their facilities?
  • Does the company's service conserve your computer's performance by eliminating redundant backups of files that have not been altered or changed since the previous backup?
  • Does the service offer an automation to ensure that a backup is not forgotten to be performed?

An incredible 43% of companies which loose their data go out of business. With 6% of PCs experiencing an episode of data loss each year, its a reckless risk not to backup your data - especially when you can get a free 2GB account. Since no credit card on file is required, sign up for a free account right now, and save your money and your data all at the same time!

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