Backing up files, briefs, notes Forum

[MD/JD2B]

What is the most efficient way of keeping a back-up of your current day to day files? CDs ??? I am not a computer guy....all this has been done for me in the past.

[cardinalandgold]

External hard drive.

[skamike]

When I take notes in class, sometimes I will write them in Gmail, which autosaves. Then I don't have to worry about backups. Plus, they are with me anytime, anywhere (with a computer, of course)

[MD/JD2B]

Both great ideas; thank you.

[kalvano]

I just bought this -

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-E ... 116&sr=8-3


1TB for $89. Hard to beat that deal. And it would work perfectly for what you want it to do.

[Leeroy Jenkins]

1TB for $89. And it would work perfectly for what you want it to do.

That's quite the mobile porn storage device

[Thomas Jefferson]

When I take notes in class, sometimes I will write them in Gmail, which autosaves. Then I don't have to worry about backups. Plus, they are with me anytime, anywhere (with a computer, of course)

Why would you do that? Just use Google Docs (this is directed at you, the OP, and everyone else in the world).

[dakatz]

1TB for $89. And it would work perfectly for what you want it to do.

That's quite the mobile porn storage device

My friend uses his 1TB for just that purpose. He put a big sticker on the side of the hard drive that reads "The Motherload". Quite perverted but oddly appropriate.

[MeTalkPrettyOneDay]

I just bought this -

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-E ... 116&sr=8-3


1TB for $89. Hard to beat that deal. And it would work perfectly for what you want it to do.

I use that external hard drive plus Mozy (http://mozy.com/home). I use the free version of Mozy, which gives you 2 GB - more than enough to back up class notes and some other important docs. Having both an external hard drive and an online backup is probably overkill, but this setup protects me even even my apartment gets flooded, burns to the ground, falls into the earth, gets blasted by an alien spaceship, etc.

[skamike]

When I take notes in class, sometimes I will write them in Gmail, which autosaves. Then I don't have to worry about backups. Plus, they are with me anytime, anywhere (with a computer, of course)

Why would you do that? Just use Google Docs (this is directed at you, the OP, and everyone else in the world).

I do, I just call it "using Gmail" since it's where I access it. But yes, writing in the actual email portion of gmail would be sorta useless considering Google Docs

[kalvano]

1TB for $89. And it would work perfectly for what you want it to do.

That's quite the mobile porn storage device

I got 3.

[hsprophet]

I would get a USB thumb drive. One with a couple GB will be more than enough for your school files. Keep it in a separate place from your PC (like in your car) in case of theft/fire/etc. If you are concerned with security, they make some that have built-in password protection.

A USB drive will be very handy, and you'll probably find use for one for reasons other than just backup.

[ggocat]

I use a mini 8GB thumb drive.

As you can see, it's about the size of a quarter, and you can leave it in your laptop without having to remove it every time you put your laptop in your backpack or briefcase. Of course, it doubles as a quick and easy transfer device for sharing files among computers.

--ImageRemoved--




It's about $30 total; you usually have to buy the SD card separately. You can pay less for a smaller SD card (less memory).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HG ... ss_product
+
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026L ... ss_product

[javajoe]

I am considering this option. I like that it will sync files with multiple devices (home computer, laptop, iphone).

I will point out, however, that since the free version is limited to 2GB, this probably isn't the best option for backing up media such as pictures and music. But for just keeping documents, it seems like a good fit.

https://www.dropbox.com/tour

[boardride23]

All of my friends currently 1L's and 2L's are all raving about SugarSync which is a computer backup and syncing program. They offer a 2 GB free plan, but have many features which drop box does not. It backs up and sync's cross multiple computers. Additionally you can share links with friends to certain files that are backed up under your account. Another great feature which other similar applications don't offer is applications/compatability with the iPhone and Android. HIGHLY recommended!

https://www.sugarsync.com/

[MD/JD2B]

Many thanks for the sugar sync info. I signed up for the trial period and used it!! Makes sense even to a computer dummy like me. My files on my phone... wow.. maybe a man on the moon's next!