Just about every computer owner knows how important it is to back up their files, but actually doing so can be a daunting task.  There are many backup solutions out there, but they can be expensive and difficult to implement.  Computer owners can always purchase an external hard drive, but those drives can be costly and difficult to use.  Users who are not technologically savvy often have problems with the complicated backup software, and as a result many critical files can be missed.

What’s more, backing up files to an external drive could be useless in the event of a robbery.  Chances are the thief will simply make off with both the PC and the backup drive, rendering those years of careful backups totally useless and giving the thief even more valuable data.

Fortunately, there is an easier way to make sure those vital files are protected.  The dwindling cost of storage and the proliferation of high speed internet access has made it easier than ever to backup your data online, and the Carbonite online backup service is one of the best entries in this arena.

This is the online backup service that I use. When one of my hard drives crashed less than a year ago, I was devastated. It was the first time I experienced this and was unsure how to go about recovering my data…until I remembered that I was using Carbonite. See…I had forgotten all about it, at least for about 2 minutes. Realizing that I had a set up a lifeline for myself, I began looking at the settings in my Carbonite and located the Recovery area. So easy! It took hours to get it all recovered, but at least everything was there. Relief! Joy! Exhiliration! That is the best money I’ve ever spent.

One of the best things about Carbonite is how easy it is to use.  After signing up for the service users simply install a small program on the PC to be backed up, and Carbonite does the rest.  From that point forward the program simply scans for new and updated files to be backed up, and those files are all encrypted and stored in a secure location.

Another thing to love about Carbonite is the easy to use free trial period.  Users can enjoy the benefits of online data storage and protection at no cost during the trial period – in fact no credit card is required to start the trial period.  And even after the trial period has ended Carbonite’s excellent data protection costs only about $50 per year – a small price to pay for such great peace of mind.

Andrea Kalli
Certified Internet and Social Marketing VA

WishList – Wordpress Membership Sites and Retention Strategies

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