File Sync vs Backup Services
There are many cloud-based services now offering to store your files in the cloud. Some are file sync services and some are cloud-based. What is the difference and why is it important that you know the differences. Some examples of file sync services include Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. These services allow you to store your files in the cloud as well as syncing them to your various computers and devices. For example, this…
Scary Reasons To Backup
Despite myself and many others explaining the need for people to backup their data, there are still many people out there who don't get it. Instead of waiting until disaster strikes, I’d rather convince them to backup, so when their data is lost they have a way to get things back. Here are some scary reasons why you should backup. Theft. You leave your home to run some errands and then come back to find…
World Backup Day 2015
What would you lose forever if your data is lost or stolen? March 31st is World Backup Day. This is a day where IT professionals get the word out on the importance of backups. Some sobering statistics; 30% of people have never backed up. Only 25% of people do a regular backup. 29% of data disasters are caused accidentally. 1 in 10 computers are infected with viruses every month. Many of…