The 5 Best Ways to Back Up Your Computer That You Need to Use

Have you ever been writing an important piece of work on your computer when all of a sudden… it freezes.

Everything you have been working on for hours disappears in a flash and you slam your laptop closed. Programs like word have done great work to make this an issue of the past, but the principle of ‘saving your work’ still remains.

Today, most of our important pictures and files are all stored on our computers and phones, so it is more important than ever to back up your computer.

Below are five of the best ways to do it that you should be using now.

1. External Drive

If your computer is limited on memory or you just have a lot of work that you need to keep safe, the best way of backing up files on your computer is to save it in a few places.

With an external drive, you can manually store copies of your files on a portable disc which you can then use to transfer the files elsewhere, or just keep a backup.

2. Cloud Services

One of the most common causes of data loss is simply forgetting to save a document or going too long between saves.

Cloud services can often automatically sync files and store copies in a cloud so your files will always be backed up, whether your computer freezes or dies, the file or at least a very recent version of it will still be safe and easily accessible.

3. USB Flash Drives

If you simply need to back up all important files on your computer, you could use a USB flash drive. These are smaller than external hard drives and often have much less storage.

But it is a cost-effective and extremely portable option to keep files safe.

4. Clone The Driver In Full

This might sound complicated, but there are countless guides on ‘how to back up computers’ available out there and you will easily find the correct way by adding your computer operating software.

The advantage of cloning the disc is you have an exact copy of your whole computer at an earlier date, so if the disc is corrupted, you can simply clear it and enter the cloned disc instead. The downside is it takes time to set up and occupies a lot of storage on your computer.

5. Network Attached Storage

A network-attached storage device or NAS for short is definitely the premium way to back up your files. Similar to networks widely used in business, a NAS device will allow you to set up a high speed, high capacity network which can be accessed by you and anyone else you give access to.

This is not the right option for everyone, but if you have the funds and knowledge to get one set up, it will provide excellent protection for your files and improve productivity between the computers on your network making files universally accessible.

Back Up Your Computer Today

So, armed with these tips for backing up your computer, choose the option that is right for you. Back up your computer with a device or service that fits your budget and needs and come back to this article if you need to refresh the details.

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