Keeping you Files Photos and Data Safe - How to Backup Computer Files

I'd say that everyone knows you should be doing a backup of your PC.If you've been lucky enough to never have a computer crash on you then realize that you're a lucky fella and there's never been a better time then right now to start backing up your important data.

Before you rush out to buy a piece of software to backup your files there are a few things you need to educate yourself on.Ensuring you keep the process simple and having an idea of how much data you want backed up are just a couple of the things you need to remember when selecting your backup software or service.

What Data and Files Need to be Backed Up

Before you rush out to buy an expensive piece of software to backup your system you need to know what it is you want backed up.Some of the backup programs are designed to create complete system backups, how ever this is often more then the average computer user needs.

Most personal computer owners require their my documents, photos, and any videos backed up, how ever the rest of the stuff can be skipped. This is just a bit to technical to get into for the average computer user.

Keep it simple to be consistent

Just because a backup service or program offers more features then another doesn't make it better.Trust me when I tell you to avoid buying a service or program that is very feature rich. Get the features you need but to many features slows down the backup process, this will in turn make it difficult for you to stick to a regular backup routine.

Instead opt for a simple program, more specifically one that backups up your files all on it's own and only requires a one time setup. A couple of good programs to consider are Carbonite or Mozy online backup.

Research Before you Buy

Before you swipe the credit card or decide on how you're going to backup your data take a bit of time look for online backup reviews. This just confirms that the software or service you've chosen is every bit as good as it claims to be.

Spending just a few minutes before you buy a program or service will ensure that you will easily be able to restore files and also that files are backed up properly.