Backup Advice Required

[topcat2006]

Can anyone recommend a reliable backup method? We have a pc with windows 7 on it and we are looking to back up general documents and all the pictures my wife takes.

The general stuff is .doc, .xls, .pdf and the pictures a mix of RAW and .jpg so quite big file sizes.

Currently I have a few USB external hard discs but nothing off site. Are there any places to back up externally particularly the pictures which is free?

Thanks

Tom

 

[STUBBS]

look towards the cloud


http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/directory/cloud.aspx?WT.srch=1

for pictures photobucket and edit the privacy settings

 

[wheeledwidewebb]

If you have a relative or some other trustworthy person with a pc in another location then have a look at crashplan.com

It will let you backup across the Internet to another pc for free.

 

[wessie]

5GB online storage free from Sugarsync with automated synchronisation if you want.

Dropbox will give you 1GB free.

(the sugarsync link above is a referral link so I get a few extra MB if someone takes up the offer)

 

[Gonzo]

Try Google accounts - 1gb free photo and doc storage. 20gb = $5 p.a.. Brilliant and works for me. All photos including scanned old ones stored there.

You can upload docs too.

 

[topcat2006]

Thanks all - some good ideas.

Regards

Tom

 

[steve'o]

I just backup to a portable drive and keep it safe and secure at work. The chances of both being burnt/flooded/burgled at the same time should be quite slim.