Have you ever lost family videos, pictures, financial data, or personal documents from your computer? Too many people in Seattle have lost important data by not backing up their computers. The day I sat in my apartment in Seattle and was told "there's nothing we can do to get your data back, ma'am" was one of the worst I can remember.
It doesn’t matter if your computer is for business or personal use -- losing your data is tragic. You need to have a data backup plan!
There are many different data backup methods. You can use a USB drive, a secondary hard drive, or a CD/DVD writer to copy your data. You should back up your computer data at least once a week.
A simple and easy method is to use four CDs. At the beginning of each week, back up your data onto a disc and label it. If you do this every week, a computer crash you will only affect one week’s worth of data.
Another simple method is to use an online storage service. This is a popular option for data backup. Here are some of the reasons why online storage is a smart decision:
- Security: With an online storage service, you won’t worry about losing your. You can always be sure that your data is stored safe and secure.
- Availability: With an online storage service, you can access your data whenever you want, from any location.
- Sharing: With an online storage service, you can easily share your data with business clientele or even your family and friends
Always make sure that the password you choose is secure, memorable, and unique. You should never use an obvious password. You should never use anything like your date of birth, the city or state you live in, your name, or even your social security number.