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Backup.
We all know backup is important, but when life gets busy, its easy to forget. Unfortunately, thats usually when disaster strikes.
There are many backup options available : CDs, DVDs, USB Keys , and Portable Hard Drives.
All have their Pros and Cons.
Here at CFAX Online, in our expert opinion, the best solution for most people is [...]
Tags: backup, idrive, tech tips
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For up to 2 Gb of storage is completely free (and only 5 bucks a month for up to 150). Download and try out idrive today.
Sign up for idrive today!
I have been using idrive now for many months and have found it to be an easy to use rock solid product and definitely should be installed on every PC.
Bold statement? Probably, but unless your backup is completely automated, offsite and cheap/free it can’t compete with idrive.
As a technician I often see computer coming with [...]
Disk Imaging is a great tool. You can use it to do a complete backup of your computer. You can image the hard drive and move it to a larger hard drive and if you are running an office it’s an easy way to maintain all of your computers.
There’s a lot of software that does [...]
Tags: Acronis, backup, clone, image
Looking for a backup solution that is user proof? Try Click Free hard drives available through http://www.goclickfree.com/
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Plently of places to store pictures. Unless there is a security reason we strongly recommend an online backup strategy to store your pictures. This gets the pictures into the ‘cloud’ and allows you access to photo’s even if your computer is destroyed.
Popular photo services include:
Flickr
Dropshots
and,
Photobucket
we also recommend using online backup services like idrive for [...]
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Yes, you can install programs to an external hard drive. However, you will notice a performance decrease by running it off of the external hard drive as the USB is much slower than SATA and IDE.
Tags: backup, Hard Drive
There are many effective backup solutions but here are our favorite:
1) idrive free for storage under 2 Gb and pay versions up to 150 Gb’s.
2) External storage hard drives are the best for large storage needs, but are little more cumbersome.
3) USB or Jump drives are excellent for quick very portable storage and with sizes [...]
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