How long it takes to upload files with an online backup service depends fundamentally on the amount of data that a user needs to upload, and what is allowed by his Internet connection. Some online backup services can offer faster … Continue reading
For a user to be able to compare online backup providers today, he needs to have a list of his requirements, and an idea of what he wants a service to do for him. There are several elements he needs … Continue reading
It takes a lot for people to trust others with possessions that are dear to them, and data is no less important a possession than, say, the latest designer watch or state-of-the-art camera. When the concept of cloud storage was … Continue reading
Deciding how much storage space a user needs when backing up his files depends on the number and type of files he wants to store and, in the case of business, how many users will be transferring data.
There are some … Continue reading
Backup Software
People have got used to hearing the terms ‘backup software’ and ‘online backup’. Many take advantage of this technology without understanding what it is, and how it works; they don’t need to, as long as it does its job. … Continue reading
For many people, this question will not be relevant, at least for the time being. Computers come complete with hard drives which start collecting data as soon as the user starts work, and go on collecting files, and storing them … Continue reading
So many online backup services are available today that choosing one to sign up with takes time and consideration. A user may take out an account with one provider but find out, in time, that it doesn’t meet his needs, … Continue reading
Why the Online Backup Concept was Developed
So many online backup services are available today that choosing one is not easy, especially for someone who is only just becoming familiar with the concept of backing up data for safekeeping.
Online backup services … Continue reading
Security of data is the main concern for anyone looking for an online backup solution, and people need to be as sure as possible that anything they commit to such file storage is as safe as it can be. Most … Continue reading
Before Buying Anything
Every consumer needs to think about what he buys. Whatever the product or service, he needs to ask himself the same basic questions – does he need it? Will it make his life easier, or better? Is it … Continue reading
Overview
Online backups have become an essential aspect of computer use over recent years. They were developed because people were tired of losing important data through hard drive crashes, or even loss or theft of their computer. Other forms of backing … Continue reading
People would be forgiven for thinking that online backup and online storage meant more or less the same thing; after all, they are both spoken of in the same context, and they both refer to doing something with data that … Continue reading
Disaster-Proofing Files the old way
Most computer users today understand the importance of backing up their work in case of disaster. There are many ways that data can be lost; computers can be damaged, lost, or stolen; they can be affected … Continue reading
Data storage needs of the small business
The data storage needs of the small business differ somewhat from those of domestic users who simply want to store photos, videos, and basic household documents. Small businesses cannot afford to take any risks … Continue reading
Why Choose Online File Storage?
Access to somewhere to store data away from the computer on which it is produced has, until recently, been restricted to secondary devices such as external drives, CDs, USBs, and, at one time, the floppy disk. … Continue reading
Dropbox, having invented and occupied the online backup bubble for a while, now seems to be finding it difficult to maintain its position, and is in danger of lagging behind many other services. Users are more demanding now, and the … Continue reading
Recently-launched Google Drive has attracted a lot of interest, especially among those already familiar with Google’s
other services but, in the short time since it became available, problems have arisen that may well lose it existing users and prevent new ones … Continue reading
