Every time I write about backup I think it’s going to be the last time because, I mean, what else is there to say about it? …[continued]
Carbonite
If you use Carbonite you’ll know that it creates a Backup Drive on your computer where you can view all the files that are backed up to their server as well as all files that are pending backup. …[continued]
I just watched Thomas’ webinar (available for free viewing at Legacy webinars until April 4th) about backup of your computer (specifically genealogy) data and if I wasn’t already doing it I still wouldn’t be. …[continued]
Anyone who doesn’t have a Windows Live Gallery disaster on their hands is probably saying, “Whew, glad it wasn’t me.” Or if you don’t use Vista or Windows 7, you might be saying, “Whew, nothing to do with me, Next!”
For the few of us left, and for the future … …[continued]
In the ongoing saga, you’ve now heard about how Windows Live Photo Gallery applied false GPS co-ordinates to 10,000 of my photographs. Then you heard about how Windows Live Photo Gallery compressed the file-size and also damaged the EXIF on those photos.
Now for some better news. …[continued]
So, the big question is: Did my files survive the computer crash? Because we just love to hear those stories of utter devastation, don’t we? The pictures of towers burnt to a crisp. Melted hard-drives. Wisps of charcoal where wires used to be. …[continued]
By default, Carbonite backs up everything in your Documents and Settings folder, including documents, photos, email and data files from applications, such as Quicken, Money, etc. Once a subscription is purchased, music is also added to the list. The default backup does not include programs, system files, temporary files, videos, or individual files greater than 4GB. You can, however, manually add any of these to your Carbonite backup. Carbonite shows what’s backed up and what’s pending by putting small colored dots on each folder. You can right-click on the folders and change your options. For more detail, read Carbonite Backup.
- 15 day FREE trial, no credit card required
- completely automatic & encrypted
- $54.95/yr unlimited storage & desktop restoration
It shocks me to realize how much of the life I take for granted is on my computer. Not anywhere on paper I can hold in my hand. Thousands of family history files and photographs, contacts, email, financial files … Thousands and thousands of hours of work. The thought of any of it disappearing leaves me breathless. …[continued]
Why Backup is Important:
5 Reasons to Try Carbonite
1. Losing your most valuable files is a very real possibility: every year, 43% of computer users lose irreplaceable photos, emails, documents and financial records.
2. Your files aren’t safe unless your backup is up-to-date and stored securely in an offsite location. Fires, floods, theft and other natural disasters can render onsite backups useless.
3. Carbonite is so easy; it’s automatic, continual and won’t slow down your PC. Best of all, recovering files from any computer is quick and hassle-free.
4. Everything is secure: your files will be encrypted twice using the same technology as banks, so only you can see your files – guaranteed.
5. Risk-free trial: Try Carbonite FREE for 15 days. No credit card required.
If you have your files on another computer, or up-to-date external drive or discs, in a different location, you’re in much better shape than a lot of us. If you don’t, you might think about online backup at Mozy.
I resisted this for a long time because I thought it was too expensive, too complicated and would expose my private files to prying eyes. None of those things are true.
Online backup solutions seem to be everywhere these days.
Carbonite is a very user-friendly online backup service. You don’t have to log on anywhere to upload files as the entire process is automated. …[continued]
