Comments on: Free Online Backups and Weekend Reading http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm Building Wealth through Saving and Investing Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:45:44 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: used tires http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111352 used tires Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:07:47 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-111352 These services have been getting better and better. Mozy seems to be one of the better ones right now but I'm sure the competition will get stronger in this area and we'll see more and more space allocations for lesser costs in the future. Till then, Jean These services have been getting better and better. Mozy seems to be one of the better ones right now but I’m sure the competition will get stronger in this area and we’ll see more and more space allocations for lesser costs in the future.

Till then,

Jean

]]> By: Stephen Winters http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-68376 Stephen Winters Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:34:29 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-68376 I use Windows Live Sync. (formally FolderShare) It doesn't create a backup, but actually syncs folders and files between computers of your choice. GREAT if you have a desktop and laptop and want to have the same files on all computers. Pro: free Con: it's a Microsoft product :) I use Windows Live Sync. (formally FolderShare)
It doesn’t create a backup, but actually syncs folders and files between computers of your choice. GREAT if you have a desktop and laptop and want to have the same files on all computers.
Pro: free
Con: it’s a Microsoft product :)

]]> By: Gates VP http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-68362 Gates VP Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:02:19 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-68362 Here's another support message for Mozy. If you have any type of digital media (digital camera, home videos, buy stuff from iTunes, etc). then get the upgrade. Think of it $60 as "data insurance". <b>And don't forget some of the important stuff</b>: If you use quicken / MS money, make sure that the "backup file" is also included in the Mozy backup. If you use Outlook, get the <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA010875321033.aspx" rel="nofollow">Outlook back-up utility</a> and start backing up your data. Outlook express also has a bunch of similar tools. As a gmail user, I also backup my g-mail to Outlook which is then backed up to Mozy (all in an automated process). These e-mail / contact files should also be included in the Mozy backup. For those with a big list of internet favorites / bookmarks, make sure you backup the underlying files (there are a couple of ways to do this), or export these to a service like <a href="http://delicious.com/" rel="nofollow">delicious</a>, where they are accessible everywhere. And if you're a gamer, games typically have some "save files" on your hard drive that can be backed up as well. If you have an external hard drive, then back up data to both the drive and to Mozy. For those with more coin, check out Microsoft's "Windows Home Server" devices. These are even better in that they have technology for backing up multiple in-home computers to a one home server. They also serve as media streaming box and if you have multiple hard drives they'll protect you from having just one hard drive fail. You can then have that one Home Server backed up over the internet so that you have even more redundancy. The "Drobo" mentioned above provides a similar service. The rule of thumb here is that a hard drive crashes in average of 3 years. These hard drives are highly sensitive mechanical devices and they <b>will</b> fail. It's not a matter of <i>if</i>, just a matter of <i>when</i>. Using a service like Mozy (or Carbonite or others) is the simplest way to ensure that you don't lose important data. If you have important data, then adding external drives or Drobo / Home servers is even better. Here’s another support message for Mozy.

If you have any type of digital media (digital camera, home videos, buy stuff from iTunes, etc). then get the upgrade.

Think of it $60 as “data insurance”.

And don’t forget some of the important stuff:
If you use quicken / MS money, make sure that the “backup file” is also included in the Mozy backup. If you use Outlook, get the Outlook back-up utility and start backing up your data. Outlook express also has a bunch of similar tools. As a gmail user, I also backup my g-mail to Outlook which is then backed up to Mozy (all in an automated process). These e-mail / contact files should also be included in the Mozy backup.

For those with a big list of internet favorites / bookmarks, make sure you backup the underlying files (there are a couple of ways to do this), or export these to a service like delicious, where they are accessible everywhere.

And if you’re a gamer, games typically have some “save files” on your hard drive that can be backed up as well.

If you have an external hard drive, then back up data to both the drive and to Mozy.

For those with more coin, check out Microsoft’s “Windows Home Server” devices. These are even better in that they have technology for backing up multiple in-home computers to a one home server. They also serve as media streaming box and if you have multiple hard drives they’ll protect you from having just one hard drive fail. You can then have that one Home Server backed up over the internet so that you have even more redundancy. The “Drobo” mentioned above provides a similar service.

The rule of thumb here is that a hard drive crashes in average of 3 years. These hard drives are highly sensitive mechanical devices and they will fail. It’s not a matter of if, just a matter of when.

Using a service like Mozy (or Carbonite or others) is the simplest way to ensure that you don’t lose important data. If you have important data, then adding external drives or Drobo / Home servers is even better.

]]> By: Robert Haines http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-68361 Robert Haines Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:47:19 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-68361 I recommend IDrive (www.idrive.com) for online backup. One thing users need to understand about "unlimited" backup offers like Mozy is that there's always a catch... most often, the speeds at which you can backup your data are artificially capped or limited, so backups take longer. IDrive, on the other hand, has been proven to be significantly faster, very reliable and quite popular. You can get a 2GB subscription for FREE or get 150GB for $4.95/mo (or $49.50/yr). Robert Haines Business Development Manager - IDrive I recommend IDrive (www.idrive.com) for online backup. One thing users need to understand about “unlimited” backup offers like Mozy is that there’s always a catch… most often, the speeds at which you can backup your data are artificially capped or limited, so backups take longer. IDrive, on the other hand, has been proven to be significantly faster, very reliable and quite popular. You can get a 2GB subscription for FREE or get 150GB for $4.95/mo (or $49.50/yr).

Robert Haines
Business Development Manager – IDrive

]]> By: Brad http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-68178 Brad Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:51:23 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-68178 Mozy is great, I've been using it for about a year on the $4.95/month plan for unlimited data, it runs every night automatically. It's well worth the cost if you have more than 2GB. Mozy is great, I’ve been using it for about a year on the $4.95/month plan for unlimited data, it runs every night automatically. It’s well worth the cost if you have more than 2GB.

]]> By: Janice http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-68058 Janice Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:43:56 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-68058 Check out these online backup reviews: http://www.backupreview.info/category/reviews/ http://www.backupreview.info/category/our-reviews/ Check out these online backup reviews:

http://www.backupreview.info/category/reviews/

http://www.backupreview.info/category/our-reviews/

]]> By: TheFatLossAuthority http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-68034 TheFatLossAuthority Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:26:06 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-68034 Cool backup tip, will definitely check it out although I'm a little leary about free solutions and security of data. I've been backing my stuff up to an external drive thus far but like the idea of something online. Cool backup tip, will definitely check it out although I’m a little leary about free solutions and security of data. I’ve been backing my stuff up to an external drive thus far but like the idea of something online.

]]> By: Daniel Wintschel http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-68009 Daniel Wintschel Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:29:50 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-68009 I used Mozy for about a year. It is an exceptional off-site backup solution. I think the key to remember is that while it's a great idea to have a local backup (I do a local backups using a Drobo), it's also a really wise idea to have an OFF-SITE backup in the event of something catastrophic (house fire, theft). If you use an off-site backup, even though someone may have stole your laptop and backup drive, or they may have been destroyed by fire, you still have a remote backup available out in the ether somewhere. I used Mozy for about a year. It is an exceptional off-site backup solution. I think the key to remember is that while it’s a great idea to have a local backup (I do a local backups using a Drobo), it’s also a really wise idea to have an OFF-SITE backup in the event of something catastrophic (house fire, theft). If you use an off-site backup, even though someone may have stole your laptop and backup drive, or they may have been destroyed by fire, you still have a remote backup available out in the ether somewhere.

]]> By: The Financial Blogger http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-68001 The Financial Blogger Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:58:19 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-68001 Hey thx for the link! have a great weekend while I'm freezing my quebequer ass in Montreal!!! (forecast is -20 degrees again this weekend!) Hey thx for the link!

have a great weekend while I’m freezing my quebequer ass in Montreal!!! (forecast is -20 degrees again this weekend!)

]]> By: Abraham http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-68000 Abraham Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:20:01 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-68000 Hello all, How safe is the on-line backup? I know it is encrypted. What is the possibility of some experts getting on to my backedup data and using it or selling it for some smart guys? AM Hello all,

How safe is the on-line backup? I know it is encrypted.
What is the possibility of some experts getting on to my backedup data and using it or selling it for some smart guys?

AM

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-67998 FrugalTrader Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:29:56 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-67998 Nobleea, they use encryption. Here's a quote from their site: <blockquote># 128-bit SSL encryption: The same technology used by banks secures your data during the backup process. # 448-bit Blowfish encryption: Secures your files while in storage, providing peace of mind that your private data is safe from hackers.</blockquote> In my opinion regarding the external hd and online backup... when in doubt, do both. Nobleea, they use encryption. Here’s a quote from their site:

# 128-bit SSL encryption: The same technology used by banks secures your data during the backup process.
# 448-bit Blowfish encryption: Secures your files while in storage, providing peace of mind that your private data is safe from hackers.

In my opinion regarding the external hd and online backup… when in doubt, do both.

]]> By: nobleea http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-67996 nobleea Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:15:08 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-67996 are there not software programs that automatically backup your computer on to an external hard drive? at 2am on weeknights, or whenever you want. i guess it's a tradeoff for risks. is it more likely that my house will burn down/get burglarized/both hard drives crash at the same time? or is it more likely that some hacker could gain access to my computer/files/network through an offsite online backup? especially one that's free? are there not software programs that automatically backup your computer on to an external hard drive? at 2am on weeknights, or whenever you want.

i guess it’s a tradeoff for risks. is it more likely that my house will burn down/get burglarized/both hard drives crash at the same time? or is it more likely that some hacker could gain access to my computer/files/network through an offsite online backup? especially one that’s free?

]]> By: Novice http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-67995 Novice Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:44:09 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-67995 A key difference between online backup and an external harddrive is that this as 4P mentions above is backup that is offsite. A burglar can easily steal both your laptop and your external drive at the same time. Another difference is that unlike having space somewhere that forces you to (a) remember to move files and (b) to actually find and do it, these types of services will scan your computer for what's changed according to parameters you setup (ie anything .jpeg) and automatically back them up. For instance, me remembering to attach and email all my files is a bit of a pain when I could just have this run at 2am on weeknights. A key difference between online backup and an external harddrive is that this as 4P mentions above is backup that is offsite. A burglar can easily steal both your laptop and your external drive at the same time. Another difference is that unlike having space somewhere that forces you to (a) remember to move files and (b) to actually find and do it, these types of services will scan your computer for what’s changed according to parameters you setup (ie anything .jpeg) and automatically back them up. For instance, me remembering to attach and email all my files is a bit of a pain when I could just have this run at 2am on weeknights.

]]> By: Four Pillars http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-67989 Four Pillars Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:55:19 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-67989 I'm going to check out the Mozy backup - I've been thinking about online backups (for a couple of years now) Nobleea - I agree that a hard drive backup is essential but an online backup is useful in case the hard drive backup doesn't work. ie if your house burns down/gets robbed/both hard drives fail at the same time etc. I’m going to check out the Mozy backup – I’ve been thinking about online backups (for a couple of years now)

Nobleea – I agree that a hard drive backup is essential but an online backup is useful in case the hard drive backup doesn’t work. ie if your house burns down/gets robbed/both hard drives fail at the same time etc.

]]> By: nobleea http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-67988 nobleea Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:51:52 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-67988 I feel safer with an actual back up drive on my desk. you can buy ones now that are fire and waterproof if you're totally paranoid. I feel safer with an actual back up drive on my desk. you can buy ones now that are fire and waterproof if you’re totally paranoid.

]]> By: Peter http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-67987 Peter Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:38:47 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-67987 DreamHost offers 50G for personal backups with their very affordable packages. I have combined this with DeltaCopy and am very happy with it. If you signup use promo-code "AOEU" to get a discounted monthly charge. DreamHost offers 50G for personal backups with their very affordable packages. I have combined this with DeltaCopy and am very happy with it. If you signup use promo-code “AOEU” to get a discounted monthly charge.

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-67986 FrugalTrader Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:21:20 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-67986 Thanks for the tips guys, I will check out the other solutions. Thanks for the tips guys, I will check out the other solutions.

]]> By: Luc Richard http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-67985 Luc Richard Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:14:10 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-67985 Microsoft also offers a free online backup service called SkyDrive. There's not automatic way to backup but you do get 25gb of space Microsoft also offers a free online backup service called SkyDrive.

There’s not automatic way to backup but you do get 25gb of space

]]> By: Keith http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-67984 Keith Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:05:38 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-67984 Alternatively you could also use gmail for backups. If you use firefox as your browser you can install an extension called gmail space that will allow you to create a folder in your gmail account and upload files to that folder. There is a limit to the size of file (I believe it is 10MB) but you you have more than 2GB of space. Alternatively you could also use gmail for backups.

If you use firefox as your browser you can install an extension called gmail space that will allow you to create a folder in your gmail account and upload files to that folder. There is a limit to the size of file (I believe it is 10MB) but you you have more than 2GB of space.

]]> By: Canadian Capitalist http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/free-online-backups-and-weekend-reading.htm/comment-page-1#comment-67983 Canadian Capitalist Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:59:33 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=779#comment-67983 Thanks for the mention! Have a great weekend! Thanks for the mention! Have a great weekend!

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