October has arrived. For lots of people, it is the season of pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween trick-or-treating. For others, October is the Cybersecurity Awareness Month, warning us of the threats lurking on Internet. The month is devoted to promoting safer Internet use and changing bad online habits. Why is it important? Your data has…
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How long will your CD survive? Maybe it’s dead already.
When choosing the best storage solution for your needs, an important aspect to take into account is its life expectancy. Broadly, all electronic storage media can be divided in three groups: magnetic, optical, and flash storage. Each of them has different characteristics and aspects influencing their life expectancy. Before we dive deeper, remember: please back…
External drive and cloud storage — which is best?
First of all, any backup solution is better than none. If your idea of a safe and modern backup is a USB stick or uploading your files to your e-mail, good for you! The most important thing is to use as many ways and devices as possible. However, if you want to make your backups regular,…
How you can restore your lost files (sometimes)
We’ve spoken at length about different ways how to back up your files in case they are lost. In my personal experience, people only start to back up their files after they’ve lost something truly valuable. If you haven’t set up regular file backups, do it now. But if you’ve already deleted the file you need, this…
Three steps to safeguard your files while vacationing
Summer has arrived, and for many people it means taking a vacation. Whether you have plans to visit your grandmother’s countryside house or travel to a far-away country, it is important to ensure than not only you but also your information is safe from unexpected losses. A few steps to take to keep your files…
Let’s Celebrate the World Backup Day Together
March 31 is the World Backup Day. If you are reading our blog, there’s a big chance you are already well acquainted with backups, their types and importance. A short explanation for first-time readers: a backup is a second copy of your important files. It is important to keep it outside your computer so that…
File sync vs file backup
These two terms have frequently been used interchangeably, but there are some significant differences that should be noted before deciding whether you need to use backup or sync to protect your files, or maybe both to be more productive and safer on the same time. The main differences Backup is the most common way for…