Protecting Your Computer Data

If this sounds expensive it doesn’t have to be. 

Depending on how much computer data we are talking about will determine how much storage you’ll need.  It’s like renting a storage unit.  You don’t know what size to rent unless you know what you want to store.

Your computer data can include all those precious pictures you have taken over time and saved to your computer that can never be replaced for a variety of reasons.

Data can also include all your business files, tax returns and anything else you have saved to your computer that you don’t want to lose.

You can save data as simply as using a flash drive,  burning your information to a CD, using an external hard drive or going to off-site storage on a web server.

Using a flash drive is as easy as plugging it into a USB port on your computer and copying over the files you want to save.  A flash drive can cost you as little as $5 on up depending on the size.  Back to that size thing like the storage unit.

A flash drive is small and very portable and can also easily get lost or destroyed.  They make them pretty sturdy but lets not try standing on one just to test it out with your data on it.  Not a good idea.

Cd’s are also very handy and inexpensive to use, especially if you buy them in quantity.  They are thin but can also scratch.  

External hard drives are my favorite choice, especially for in-house storage of pictures and data I don’t want to lose.  Again, cost will depend on storage capacity.

The rule of thumb I like to use if buying an external hard drive, is to get one that is at least the same size as your computer hard drive.  That way whatever you have on your computer can easily be stored on your external hard drive, no problem.   Cost will vary depending on size and they come with instructions on how to use them for backing up your computer.

There is also off-site storage that you can send your files to.  You rent space from an on-line hosting company such as iDrive.com.  They will give you 2 GB FREE if you have less than 2 GB of information to store.  Why pay for something if you can get it free.  

If you want more space, iDrive.com starts at 150 GB of storage for $4.95 a month.   This is just one of many other vendors available.

Start with the FREE stuff before you start spending money.  Be frugal and put your money back into your own pocket every chance you can.

To do your own internet search, bring up your internet browser and search for free online data storage. You decide what is right for you.

Many options to choose from to protect all your family photos and data.  Be sure you hook up with a reputable company if you do the online storage.  Check them out and also look for a Better Business Bureau logo on their webpage.  

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