Anyone Use Online Backup Storage??

**doublej95** · 03-27-11, 04:38 PM

nope. use apple time capsule.

**FuzzyDunlop** · 03-27-11, 04:41 PM

Yup, Carbonite. It rules. 15 days free, 54.99/yr.

**Deuce** · 03-27-11, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by doublej95

nope. use apple time capsule.

**Roadtrip635** · 03-27-11, 04:57 PM

Saw a story on the news the other day about a guy that had his laptop stolen but got it back because of online backup storage. Apparently, he had his laptop set to automatically backup online every night. He checked his online storage site and found a video of the thief dancing. The thief had used the webcam on the laptop to make the video. The owner of the laptop uploaded the video to YouTube, the thief was so embarrassed by the video he turned the laptop in to police and asked that the video be removed. The guy got his laptop back but the video is still up. BUSTED!

**Roadtrip635** · 03-27-11, 05:02 PM

Double Post

**jjgold** · 03-27-11, 05:24 PM

What is apple time capsule

**Ace_of_Spades** · 03-27-11, 05:26 PM

Lot of computer savvy people here, i'm not of them.

**CanuckG** · 03-27-11, 05:32 PM

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http://www.maplin.co.uk/1tb-wd-elements-external-hard-drive-389644?source=1

**ngates815** · 03-27-11, 05:35 PM

Howard Stern always promotes Carbonite, but he's getting paid for that advertisement, so who knows how good it really is.

**doublej95** · 03-27-11, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

What is apple time capsule

External 1TB or 2TB automatic wireless back up.

Mac

http://www.apple.com/timecapsule/

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**boondoggle** · 03-27-11, 05:46 PM

There is no reason to use online storage sites...

**jjgold** · 03-27-11, 09:22 PM

I think the online backup is best

These other devices like the Mac one can be stolen or of course break

Carbonite might be the answer, unlimited also

**doublej95** · 03-27-11, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

I think the online backup is best

These other devices like the Mac one can be stolen or of course break

Carbonite might be the answer, unlimited also

WTF how does something get stolen from a house secured by Sethlin Security

**WileOut** · 03-27-11, 10:00 PM

No anything I need to backup I use memory sticks. I put all very important documents on 2 memory sticks in case something happens to 1. I always have at least 2 copies. If something happens to 1 copy I put it on another.

**samgurt** · 03-27-11, 10:09 PM

if u have an msn, hotmail, or live email account you can use SkyDrive for free for online storage. 25 GB of space for each account

**samgurt** · 03-27-11, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by boondoggle

There is no reason to use online storage sites...

have fun if your computer ever crashes...

**jjgold** · 03-27-11, 10:59 PM

When you have a online storage does it actually save programs like Microsoft Word, Quicken whereas you can re install on another computer if yours crashes using online restore??

**CanuckG** · 03-27-11, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

When you have a online storage does it actually save programs like Microsoft Word, Quicken whereas you can re install on another computer if yours crashes using online restore??

**dynamite140** · 03-27-11, 11:01 PM

is this to save the backup?

**TR88** · 03-27-11, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by Deuce

deucer how the fuk u use it when u say u have a pc pal ?

**boondoggle** · 03-28-11, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by samgurt

have fun if your computer ever crashes...

the intelligence of sbr posters diminishes daily....sighs..

I have been doing computer backups since commodore 64.....and without carbonite...imagine that.....

**jjgold** · 03-28-11, 05:43 AM

Booner the lure to online backup is that you do not have to worry about if you lose your external back up devices

**jjgold** · 03-28-11, 04:13 PM

Did not realize there was difference between online backup and online storage

Backup is automated and just stores all your data files, if you delete something on your hard drive it also deletes on backup

Online storage are files from your pc that you store on a sever as long as you like, more like a fukkin safe

**spankie** · 03-28-11, 04:30 PM

I just got dvd-r's and ext hds'. nothing special. online storage seems lame, because then those fuks get to go thru all ur stuff. i duno.

**stevek173** · 03-28-11, 04:33 PM

The kid's got some moves though

**mikejamm** · 03-28-11, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by stevek173

The kid's got some moves though

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Yeah, the moves of a dumb ass idiot. Nice thing about laptops is now you can equip them with GPS so when some douche bag steals your computer, you can track it right to where the fuk'er lives or where he fenced it at!

**mikejamm** · 03-28-11, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

To save their files??

Lots of legit sites, even banks offer it now

Why would anyone pay for online backup?
Just buy two external 1TB hard drives, install free backup software, set it to back up once a week or more if you're saving that much data, and keep one at home and the other in an offsite location in case of fire or theft. Simple as that.

**LVHerbie** · 03-28-11, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by mikejamm

Why would anyone pay for online backup?
Just buy two external 1TB hard drives, install free backup software, set it to back up once a week or more if you're saving that much data, and keep one at home and the other in an offsite location in case of fire or theft. Simple as that.

This seems like the way to go if you are truly worried about losing your data... Seems silly to pay a recurring fee as cheap as external hard drives are now....

**in2thethickofit** · 03-28-11, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by mikejamm

Why would anyone pay for online backup?
Just buy two external 1TB hard drives, install free backup software, set it to back up once a week or more if you're saving that much data, and keep one at home and the other in an offsite location in case of fire or theft. Simple as that.

You have convinced me...I am going to do this..