Why You Should Always Backup Your Files

Posted: October 17th, 2011

Hey everyone,

If there’s one flaw I think many of us fall prey to, it’s the notion that nothing bad will ever happen to us. We can be told time and time again to take certain actions or precautions, and we shrug it off, believing the risks of it actually occurring are low. And though low they may be, the risk is always there, ever present. This is very true of data loss. Everything you’ve built up in your time online, all the files, photos, work documents, music, and everything else could be lost in the blink of an eye, or more literally, the crash of a computer.

There’s really no excuse not to backup your files now. External storage devices are cheap and can store wads of data. There are several cloud services, and many more on the way, which allow you to upload your files to a private storage area for safe keeping. These cloud services also offer the convenience of being able to access your files from anywhere, and on any device that can handle them. Lastly, there are software programs like our own Captain Optimizer that allow you to make backups of all your files.

So though the risks may be low, is it really worth it not to backup your files, especially when it’s so easy to do? Well, it was meant as a rhetorical question, but the answer, in case you’re wondering, is no.

So what are you waiting for? A giant thunderstorm to strike right above your house? The latest supervirus enjoying a grand buffet, with your files as the main course? Backup your most important files and rest easy.

Cheers,

Dave,

Softarama team.

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