Windows based computers offer several options. It is a tiered approach. Upon purchasing a new computer, often times there is no media (CD or DVD) included. The first step is to CREATE RECOVERY MEDIA. This will take between two and five DVD’s and about one hour of clock time. Place those DVD’s in a safe place. As you purchase applications store those original DVD’s in the same place. If the applications are downloaded, store the proof of purchase documentation in a safe place. It is recommended to save off the application downloads to a DVD as well. In case of a failure you can restore your computer and applications.
To protect your data, today’s best solutions are online / hosted solutions. Programs like Mozy, iBackup, and Carbonite. I personally use iBackup and recommend it to my clients. iBackup installs a small client on your computer automatically performing daily backups. iBackup allows for installing clients on multiple computers, Windows, Mac, and Mobile devices, sharing a single account. Keep in mind the initial backup will take a long time, while the nightly backup will take only a few minutes.
Mac OS based computers offer a simple backup solution for your entire computer. Apple’s Time Machine is included on all Mac computers. Simply purchase a USB external hard drive larger than the hard drive in your computer. Simply plug in the drive and open the Time Machine application. It is recommended that you backup to Time Machine every two weeks or when you have made significant changes to the computer. Time Machine backups up the entire hard drive, including your applications and your data. You may eject the drive and store it away until the next backup.
An online / hosted solution is still recommend as it will backup your most important, most recent files automatically each day. In addition, it will get your pictures and files in a different location in case of a catastrophic issue. Once again, I recommend iBackup.
Android based tablets and Smartphones require more research. There are a few “free” applications, G Cloud Backup and App Backup & Restore, but be careful. These deliver a small amount of space, then charge to expand the space. My Backup Pro and Titanium Media Sync are paid solutions. Be sure to read the details as each unique program offers different features.
Apple based tablets and Smartphones are much easier. Setup a free iCloud account with Apple. Let Apple do the rest.
The two things to remember. First, use a tiered approach: 1) how will I restore my original system, 2) how will I restore my purchases (Microsoft Office, Angry Birds, a Northern Nights song, or Frozen the movie), 3) how will I restore my documents, pictures, and other important information? Secondly, backups are interesting, but restores are priceless.
If you find that iBackup is right for you, please click here. http://www.ibackup.com/p=indyteledata
Send us an email letting us know if you signed up for iBackup, and we will donate our iBackup product commission generated from this article to your favorite "FREE" community newspaper, The Southsider Voice.
To protect your data, today’s best solutions are online / hosted solutions. Programs like Mozy, iBackup, and Carbonite. I personally use iBackup and recommend it to my clients. iBackup installs a small client on your computer automatically performing daily backups. iBackup allows for installing clients on multiple computers, Windows, Mac, and Mobile devices, sharing a single account. Keep in mind the initial backup will take a long time, while the nightly backup will take only a few minutes.
Mac OS based computers offer a simple backup solution for your entire computer. Apple’s Time Machine is included on all Mac computers. Simply purchase a USB external hard drive larger than the hard drive in your computer. Simply plug in the drive and open the Time Machine application. It is recommended that you backup to Time Machine every two weeks or when you have made significant changes to the computer. Time Machine backups up the entire hard drive, including your applications and your data. You may eject the drive and store it away until the next backup.
An online / hosted solution is still recommend as it will backup your most important, most recent files automatically each day. In addition, it will get your pictures and files in a different location in case of a catastrophic issue. Once again, I recommend iBackup.
Android based tablets and Smartphones require more research. There are a few “free” applications, G Cloud Backup and App Backup & Restore, but be careful. These deliver a small amount of space, then charge to expand the space. My Backup Pro and Titanium Media Sync are paid solutions. Be sure to read the details as each unique program offers different features.
Apple based tablets and Smartphones are much easier. Setup a free iCloud account with Apple. Let Apple do the rest.
The two things to remember. First, use a tiered approach: 1) how will I restore my original system, 2) how will I restore my purchases (Microsoft Office, Angry Birds, a Northern Nights song, or Frozen the movie), 3) how will I restore my documents, pictures, and other important information? Secondly, backups are interesting, but restores are priceless.
If you find that iBackup is right for you, please click here. http://www.ibackup.com/p=indyteledata
Send us an email letting us know if you signed up for iBackup, and we will donate our iBackup product commission generated from this article to your favorite "FREE" community newspaper, The Southsider Voice.