Should I use Online Backup

Should I use Online Backup?

Should you be using an online backup service? Well I’m sure we can all agree that technology definitely helps make our life easier. Computers, whether for personal or business use, hold indispensable information, data, photos and videos. That said, technology does occasionally fail us and with no given warning, losing everything we view important along with it. Most people unfortunately don’t realise the importance of backup until it’s too late! However, this doesn’t have to be the case. You can easily prepare for any possible loss of precious computer data, be it from a crashed hard drive, theft or accidental deletion by using our online backup services.

Why should I backup my data?

We think that the statistics explain it better than us. 50% of hard drives fail within 5 years, 44% of people lose data due to accidental deletion and 15% of households suffer from theft annually. Add to that disasters such as floods, fires or earthquakes which can cause loss of important files. Research also shows that 70% of small to medium businesses are not protecting critical data, which, if a compromising incident should occur, they are unable to bounce back and leaves them out of business. It’s clear to see that an online backup service is the best way to protect your irreplaceable data.

What about using an external hard drive?

At Advance Computers we find that many people do back up their files to an external hard drive. Although a good idea, this method is still only as secure as the device you are backing it up to and can also possibly fall victim to damage or loss. Also, despite your best intentions to back up your files regularly, you may forget from time to time which could leave a large amount of recent work unaccounted for.
As well as using an external hard drive, a much safer and effective way to store your files is through online backup. This makes data safe from damage or any computer problems, while still having complete remote access to your information with internet access. It also means that your files can quickly and easily be restored to your computer from the online server.

How does online cloud backup work?

Backing up your data works by having certain files or the entire contents of your hard drive backed up to the online storage providers system using a web browser interface. Sometimes it may require having software installed onto your computer, but in any case the files are then automatically saved on a regular basis and you can choose to schedule these backups at a suitable time. Otherwise files can just be automatically backed up when any changes are made.

So let online backup give you the peace of mind that your important files are safe and sound without any hassle. If you need any more information about the online backup services we have to offer at Advance Computer Systems click here or alternatively give us a call on 01904 691311.