For a year or so, I used an on the web data storage system. I uploaded copies of all my writing (books, articles, blog posts) and all my financial data faithfully. But in the back of my mind, I always wondered if that was a good idea or a bad one.
The advantage is your capability to retrieve data online in the event of a hard drive crash or other computer malfunction.
The disadvantage is your inability to retrieve data on the web in the event of a hard drive crash or other computer malfunction. The other disadvantage is the possibility that other people might be able to get to your data.
Internet connections are becoming much faster and more reliable. And yet… even the ideal ISP might fail or (heaven forbid!) go out of business, and you know Murphy’s Law….
Several times of services are available:
ConsumerSearch reviewed several backup services in November, and more recently PCWorld reviewed a number of services. I’m thinking of getting back into an on the internet service because my trusty laptop has seen superior days. (It’s over 3 years old.) What do you think?
Don’t forget my “50 things to do at 50-something” contest - comment and put yourself in the running for a $30 book gift certificate. Final comments must be posted by June 21.
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