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Xmara · 07-07-2012, 11:10 AM

Recently, my computer hard drive crashed. Sensing that something was wrong with the computer, I managed to back up My Documents a couple nites before the crash. Now I am looking to for a Cloud service to backup my computer.

My issue: Most of the places I looked into will only allow me to upload "User Created" documents. I have A LOT of programs that are electronic downloads that I need to securely backup.

Can anyone recommend a storage service where I can upload not only my "user created" content but my executable downloads too? This is an urgent need and at this point, cost is not an issue.

HELP?

Gabriell Anatra · 07-07-2012, 11:34 AM

I'd just compress everything into an archive and upload that. Provided it was thoroughly encrypted first, of course.

That 'User Created' thing likely only refers to copyright issues. They don't want you trying ti distribute music from their service and this is intended to give them legal deniability. If it's all in an archive and password protected this shouldn't be an issue.

Aria Dragonash · 07-07-2012, 11:37 AM

Why rely on online backup instead of a USB harddrive?

Xmara · 07-07-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aria Dragonash

Why rely on online backup instead of a USB harddrive?

I want to have ready access to my documentation from anywhere as needed - which would've been handy when I was in Puerto Rico taking care of some family issues. I also want offsite storage of my electronic downloads since that's how I am getting most of my upgraded programs these days. I'm being extra cautious about backing up everything since I majorly screwed up this time around.

Darien Caldwell · 07-07-2012, 12:32 PM

Assuming you are running Windows, I would think Microsoft's Skydrive is exactly right for this.

Ramen Jedburgh · 07-07-2012, 01:40 PM

I use Carbonite for backup, but it is not free. Then again, I have like 300 gig+ backed up.

If you just have some basic docunebts look into maybe Google Drive or Skydrive. Can you not redownload the digital programs? A lot of services that sell digitally will let you redownload.

Anyway, if you use Carbonite use the code TWIT. It is not mine but I like supporting Leo Laporte.

DanielRavenNest · 07-07-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xmara

Recently, my computer hard drive crashed. Sensing that something was wrong with the computer, I managed to back up My Documents a couple nites before the crash. Now I am looking to for a Cloud service to backup my computer.

HELP?

How many GB are we talking about?

Windows Skydrive will hold from 7 to 107 GB depending on price plan:

Compare - How does SkyDrive compare to Dropbox, iCloud, and Google?

MediaFire has no storage limit, but sets a 200 MB file size limit on their free plan, so depending how big your files are, you may prefer that. Big files can be converted to split archives using a program like WinRAR.

Ailsa Muliaina · 07-08-2012, 02:30 PM

Personally, I'd recommend you have a physical backup on a spare HD as first priority, then work on some cloud option to open up the files you do want online. I would never rely on the cloud as a sole solution. Especially if you have any personal data to backup.

I've got spare HD's and a USB enclosure so I can backup files and move them as necessary. For portability I've used USB drives, and carried HD's with me. USB flash drives hold a fair bit of stuff these days, and they're really portable. It depends how much file storage you need really.

For off-site backup my ideal for really important stuff would always be in a locked fireproof container at a family house.

Naiki · 07-08-2012, 03:53 PM

Could also try Ubuntu One if it works on Windows. Works great on Linux and Android.

**Void** · 07-08-2012, 04:46 PM

RAID-1 is the simple at home solution to HD failure data loss prevention.... it take 2 (or more) drives and mirrors the contents of one to the other(s). It's recommended to also use some external backup in case of catastrophic failure (like a power surge damaging both at once). performance is as good or better than single disk performance. One disk dies, you remove it and can still run normally until the dead drive can be replaced.

unlike cloud solutions it won't suck up your bandwidth, but it doesn't protect against catastrophic local losses (like theft), or provide remote access (unless you take one drive with you).

Darien Caldwell · 07-08-2012, 06:04 PM

I was just watching some of Google's I/O 2012 presentations (yes, i'm a nerd), and they were talking about Google's new service called Google Drive, and how it can 'sync' between PCs and the 'access anywhere' drive. Sounds like this also could be a good solution. https://drive.google.com/start

Nibb Tardis · 07-09-2012, 09:26 AM

You could get a RAID NAS box, like the ReadyNAS or the Synology products. You can set them up as cloud backup devices, access them from anywhere, and use them as home servers for streaming media files.

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Xmara Senior Member yes! i am trying to catch up after long absence!! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eastern US Posts: 168 My Mood: SL Join Date: 08/2007 Business: Greek Gold Lesbian Resort Client: Firestorm	Computer Backup in the Clouds Recently, my computer hard drive crashed. Sensing that something was wrong with the computer, I managed to back up My Documents a couple nites before the crash. Now I am looking to for a Cloud service to backup my computer. My issue: Most of the places I looked into will only allow me to upload "User Created" documents. I have A LOT of programs that are electronic downloads that I need to securely backup. Can anyone recommend a storage service where I can upload not only my "user created" content but my executable downloads too? This is an urgent need and at this point, cost is not an issue. HELP? __________________ Xmara Lundquist ************ It does not matter how long you live, but how well you do it. ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ************ "live, Live, LIVE! Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death." ~ Auntie Mame

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Ramen Jedburgh Ginger Supremacist Heya ^_^ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 1,850 My Mood: SL Join Date: 3/9/2006	I use Carbonite for backup, but it is not free. Then again, I have like 300 gig+ backed up. If you just have some basic docunebts look into maybe Google Drive or Skydrive. Can you not redownload the digital programs? A lot of services that sell digitally will let you redownload. Anyway, if you use Carbonite use the code TWIT. It is not mine but I like supporting Leo Laporte. __________________ -- Ramen Jedburgh Abusively Cute ^_^

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07-07-2012, 11:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gabriell Anatra Imp Who are you? Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Somewhere else. Posts: 2,292 SL Join Date: Early '06 or late '05, not sure. Client: Singularity	I'd just compress everything into an archive and upload that. Provided it was thoroughly encrypted first, of course. That 'User Created' thing likely only refers to copyright issues. They don't want you trying ti distribute music from their service and this is intended to give them legal deniability. If it's all in an archive and password protected this shouldn't be an issue.

07-07-2012, 11:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Aria Dragonash Senior Member What does THIS do? Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 240 My Mood: SL Join Date: 8/22/2007 Business: Unlabeled Omen Client: Firestorm	Why rely on online backup instead of a USB harddrive?

07-08-2012, 02:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ailsa Muliaina Senior Member Watch out for hairballs.... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK/My own wee world Posts: 701 My Mood: Business: ~AMU~ Client: Singularity, Imprudence	Personally, I'd recommend you have a physical backup on a spare HD as first priority, then work on some cloud option to open up the files you do want online. I would never rely on the cloud as a sole solution. Especially if you have any personal data to backup. I've got spare HD's and a USB enclosure so I can backup files and move them as necessary. For portability I've used USB drives, and carried HD's with me. USB flash drives hold a fair bit of stuff these days, and they're really portable. It depends how much file storage you need really. For off-site backup my ideal for really important stuff would always be in a locked fireproof container at a family house.

07-08-2012, 03:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Naiki Is eating your shoes. Nom Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,134 Business: Blue Moons	Could also try Ubuntu One if it works on Windows. Works great on Linux and Android.

07-08-2012, 06:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Darien Caldwell Senior Member Mayan Time Lord Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 1,999 My Mood: SL Join Date: 10/12/2006 Business: [H]arsh Styles Client: Always changing, and too lazy to edit.	I was just watching some of Google's I/O 2012 presentations (yes, i'm a nerd), and they were talking about Google's new service called Google Drive, and how it can 'sync' between PCs and the 'access anywhere' drive. Sounds like this also could be a good solution. https://drive.google.com/start

07-09-2012, 09:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
Nibb Tardis Senior Member Gore Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: France Posts: 1,480 SL Join Date: 2004 Business: primOptic eyewear	You could get a RAID NAS box, like the ReadyNAS or the Synology products. You can set them up as cloud backup devices, access them from anywhere, and use them as home servers for streaming media files.

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